TWOgether Pittsburgh
Contact Ellen: 412.561.2431 or eheriger@wallacememorial.org
TWOgether Pittsburgh Programs are:
- A gift of time and intention that couples can give to each other
- Most classes are for HEALTHY Marriages
- Marriage Sustainers is for marriages in trouble
- NOT counseling
- Offered HERE, at Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church
- For church members AND for couples in the community
Marriage Preparation
- Weekend format
- Identify areas for growth
- Identify how family of origin affects relationship
- Specific skills learned
- Group and couple discussion
Marriage Enrichment
- Weekend format
- Intentional focus on relationship
- Identify strengths/growth areas of relationship
- Skills for communication & conflict resolution to increase intimacy
- Practice developing financial goals/plans
MentoringCouples
- paired and given specific discussion starter questions
- One monthly meeting over six months
Marriage Sustainers
- For marriages in crisis
- 7 week program
- Specific skills learned for communication and conflict resolution
- Non-threatening environment
- Group and couple discussion
TWOgether Pittsburgh is a federally funded five year marriage support initiative in the greater Pittsburgh area. A variety of modules are offered at various faith-based organizations and schools. Curriculum is developed and site coordinators are trained by TWOgether Pittsburgh.
http://www.twogetherpgh.org/
Dates to Remember...
Gentlemen, I have the stellar gift for you to present to your wife this Christmas: give her the gift of time and intention to you relationship. 6 Great Dates will run January through June. The concept is simple: 1) one Thursday a month Jan-April come to Wallace and join with other couples 2) watch a short video on the topic for the night 3) leave your kids at church and go on a DOUBLE DATE 4) don’t forget to return to pick up the kids! The date can be for dinner or coffee and there will be discount coupons for several restaurants in the area. The four of you discuss the topic for the evening with some starter questions provided. It is sharing how you, as a couple, have handled some hurdles that all couples face. There is a simple, on-line evaluation due after each date. You will be paired with the same couple for each date so that deep bonding can occur. Each couple will receive a copy of the book Ten Great Dates and each couple who does each of the dates will receive an Entertainment Book. The final date will be a celebration here at Wallace. I am so certain that your wife will be touched by this gift that if you contact me (Ellen: 412.561.2431 Tuesdays or Wednesdays; home 412.269.1854; eheriger@wallacememorial.org) I will provide you with an actual GIFT for under your tree. If your wife is not thrilled, you will be under no obligation. More information is available from me or couples are invited to an informational meeting Thursday, January 8 at 7 PM. This is an offering from TWOgether Pittsburgh. You are welcome to recruit your co-couple and sign up together.
Friday, December 5- from 7-9 PM and Saturday, Dec., 6 from 9 AM-3 PM is the Marriage Enrichment Weekend. This TWOgether Pittsburgh offering is FREE and open to both church members and the community. Contact Ellen eheriger@wallacememorial.org for info or to register.