Remarriage Workshop


At Crossings, we believe it takes great preparation and an ongoing investment to experience the joy-filled marriage God intended. ABOUT According to some studies, the divorce rate in America for first marriages is around 50%, and the rates are even higher for second and third marriages. The state of Oklahoma ranks in the top five for divorce rates. Research shows that premarital preparation reduces the risk of subsequent divorce. The Remarriage Seminar is designed to address the specific needs and dynamics that remarrying couples face. Knowing what to expect and what is “normal” for a stepfamily can reduce the pressure of unrealistic expectations. Understanding the territory and the skills required to negotiate the journey can facilitate the new family’s development and promote lasting success. Be a part of this life changing weekend!	Friday-Saturday March 26-27 Workshop led by Carri and Gordon Taylor The Taylors began their stepfamily journey in 1986. Together they brought five children to their marriage and have ten grandchildren to date. Gordon is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Oklahoma and California. Carri is a Certified Communications Trainer and Life Coach. She also produces issue-oriented documentaries including: "Designing Dynamic Stepfamilies" and "Children of Divorce." The Taylors speak nationally and have conducted "Remarriage Prep" workshops for many years.
Cost Crossings members—$175 per couple. Non-Crossings members—$225 per couple. Registration is closed. Each couple will take an assessment before the seminar (must be completed by Wednesday, March 24). After registering, you will receive an email with instructions regarding the assessment. Online registration closes at midnight on Wednesday, March 24. Childcare is not available. INFO: Sheila at 302.1293 WHO? Couples seriously dating, engaged couples, and remarried couples will benefit from this seminar. TOPICS —Psychological blind spots —Top three factors leading to re-divorce —Non-negotiables —Designing a relationship —Developing intimacy —Relationship development —Merging finances and possessions —Self and relationship identification through assessments SCHEDULE FRIDAY, March 26 6:30–7 p.m. \| Registration 7–8 p.m. \| Communication Lenses and "Blind Spots" 8–8:05 p.m. \| Remarriage Obstacles 8:05–8:35 p.m. \| Apples & Oranges (Why a subsequent marriage is different) 8:35–8:45 p.m. \| 10 Minute Break 8:45–9:15 p.m. \| Bio-Force meets the Weakest Link (Relationship Development in the Stepfamily) 9:15–9:30 p.m. \| Q&A / Preview of Tomorrow SATURDAY, March 27 8:30-9 a.m. \| Breakfast 9-11 a.m. \| Personality Styles: Opposites Attrack! (two interactive exercises) 11-11:05 a.m. \| Five Minute Stretch 11:05-11:50 a.m. \| Discipline: Who does what? 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. \| Non-Negotiables 12:20-12:30 p.m. \| Q & A 12:30-1:15 p.m. \| Lunch 1:15-2:15 p.m. \| Money & "Stuff" 2:15-2:25 p.m. \| Sex & Intimacy 2:25-3:10 p.m. \| What About Us? Me or the Kids? 3:10-3:25 p.m. \| 15 Minute Break 3:25-4:25 p.m. \| Couple Checkup Assessment 4:25-4:30 p.m. \| Five Minute Stretch 4:30-5:30 p.m. \| The Stepfamily Journey 5:30-6 p.m. \| Q & A, Closing INFO: Sheila at 302.1293

Remarriage Seminar

At Crossings, we believe it takes great preparation and an ongoing investment to experience the joy-filled marriage God intended.

ABOUT
According to some studies, the divorce rate in America for first marriages is around 50%, and the rates are even higher for second and third marriages. The state of Oklahoma ranks in the top five for divorce rates.

Research shows that premarital preparation reduces the risk of subsequent divorce. The Remarriage Seminar is designed to address the specific needs and dynamics that remarrying couples face.

Knowing what to expect and what is “normal” for a stepfamily can reduce the pressure of unrealistic expectations. Understanding the territory and the skills required to negotiate the journey can facilitate the new family’s development and promote lasting success.

Gordon and Carri Taylor

Be a part of this life changing weekend!

Friday-Saturday
March 26-27

Workshop led
by Carri and
Gordon Taylor

The Taylors began their stepfamily journey in 1986. Together they brought five children to their marriage and have ten grandchildren to date.

Gordon is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Oklahoma and California. Carri is a Certified Communications Trainer and Life Coach. She also produces issue-oriented documentaries including: "Designing Dynamic Stepfamilies" and "Children of Divorce."

The Taylors speak nationally and have conducted "Remarriage Prep" workshops for many years.

Cost
Crossings members—$175 per couple.
Non-Crossings members—$225 per couple.
Registration is closed.

Each couple will take an assessment before the seminar (must be completed by Wednesday, March 24). After registering, you will receive an email with instructions regarding the assessment. Online registration closes at midnight on Wednesday, March 24.

Childcare is not available.

INFO: Sheila at 302.1293

WHO?
Couples seriously dating, engaged couples, and remarried couples will benefit from this seminar.

TOPICS
—Psychological blind spots
—Top three factors leading to re-divorce
—Non-negotiables
—Designing a relationship
—Developing intimacy
—Relationship development
—Merging finances and possessions
—Self and relationship identification through assessments

SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, March 26
    6:30–7 p.m. | Registration
    7–8 p.m. | Communication Lenses and "Blind Spots"
    8–8:05 p.m. | Remarriage Obstacles
    8:05–8:35 p.m. | Apples & Oranges
                                 (Why a subsequent marriage is different)
    8:35–8:45 p.m. | 10 Minute Break
    8:45–9:15 p.m. | Bio-Force meets the Weakest Link
                               (Relationship Development in the Stepfamily)
    9:15–9:30 p.m. | Q&A / Preview of Tomorrow
SATURDAY, March 27
    8:30-9 a.m. | Breakfast
    9-11 a.m. | Personality Styles: Opposites Attrack!
                      (two interactive exercises)
    11-11:05 a.m. | Five Minute Stretch
    11:05-11:50 a.m. | Discipline: Who does what?
    11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Non-Negotiables
    12:20-12:30 p.m. | Q & A
    12:30-1:15 p.m. | Lunch
    1:15-2:15 p.m. | Money & "Stuff"
    2:15-2:25 p.m. | Sex & Intimacy
    2:25-3:10 p.m. | What About Us? Me or the Kids?
    3:10-3:25 p.m. | 15 Minute Break
    3:25-4:25 p.m. | Couple Checkup Assessment
    4:25-4:30 p.m. | Five Minute Stretch
    4:30-5:30 p.m. | The Stepfamily Journey
    5:30-6 p.m. | Q & A, Closing

INFO: Sheila at 302.1293