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Money: A Top Marriage Stressor ($25)

 

This award winning game will get you and your partner talking about your ATTITUDES on money...spending, saving, security.

 

No matter what your money views, there is no "right or wrong." A few big "a-ha" moments may greatly help your wedding and married life. read more

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Take Back Your Wedding

 

A unique book covering all the interpersonal drama of wedding planning. No matter where you are in your planning, reduce conflict and avoid the "emotional landmines" that arise in wedding planning. read more

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Woodbury, Minnesota Premarital Counseling

Dr. Franklin W. Nelson

 

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Dr. Frank Nelson

 

Rev. Dr. Franklin W. Nelson
Woodbury, MN  55125


Email is marriageprep2@gmail.com


(http://www.mnmarriagepreparation.com/) 

 

Rev. Dr. Franklin W. Nelson, author, educator and ordained  clergyperson, has been preparing couples for marriage for more than 30 years. After using a popular inventory method during the first half of his ministry, Dr. Nelson wanted a more effective way to help couples dialogue with each other. His doctoral thesis prepared the way for the creation of an innovative communication tool called “TalkPoints” and the publication of a new book, The Greatest Is Love. This resource contains ten guided talks that couples remove from the book.

 

The topics include: Before We Say ‘I Do,’ Our Parents, Our Love Life, Leisure and Work, Faith, Children, Money, Doing My Part, Issues, Our Wedding Day.


Marriage Preparation Seminars offer the equivalency of 12 hours of pre-marital counseling/education, a standard set by the state of Minnesota. The three sessions include ten one-hour-long conversations using The Greatest Is Love, a personality inventory, and a practical conflict-resolution model. Seminar leaders are trained to build on the strengths in the couple’s relationship.


Couples learn new ways to communicate effectively. Couples say the talks are easy-to-use, engaging, non-threatening, comprehensive and fun. To learn more about the seminars, go to mnmarriagepreparation.com where you’ll find the latest information on upcoming locations, dates, leaders and fees. If you can't make the seminars you can buy the book through this website.

Couples who have completed the seminar say…


* Dr. Nelson turned me from a consenting skeptic to an advocate.
* Great structure. I really liked the format and the conversations. 

* The seminar provided a good structure for us to discuss our
relationship. 
* I thought Dr. Nelson was fantastic! He was gentle but honest, very
thoughtful. 
* I felt like he was/is genuinely interested about our relationship.
* I liked the warm vibe of having a small group experience with other
couples.
* Liked the ability to “see” him on webcam even though out of town. 
* The format is easy to follow - really strengthened our relationship.
* I would highly recommend using TalkPoints and Dr. Nelson. 
* Dr. Nelson was a fantastic resource. We really appreciated his
insight.

 

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Take Back Your Wedding**


Take Back Your Wedding combines wisdom from the world of marriage and family therapy with the complicated world of wedding planning. Weddings bring out the best and worst in all of us because they combine romance, money, family and friend loyalties, jealousies, new in-law relations, and endless practical decisions, all played out publically. No one get through this without times of frustration, confusion, and sometimes anger. After reading this book you will better handle stress, avoid common pitfalls, enhance your relationships, and better launch a successful marriage. Read powerful testimonials for wedding experts and download a free chapter here!

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The Ultimate Premarital Test $29.95

 

By measuring 20 different aspects of your relationship, the Couple Checkup is designed to get you thinking and talking together about your relationship, and taking steps to grow as individuals and a couple.

What's great about the Premarital Test: Research-based, this inventory has been used for over 25 years by over 2.5 MILLION couples. Personalized results are given in a report within MINUTES of taking the test. Take it when you're ready, whether that's 6am or midnite! No coordinating schedules. You can say you've put energy into your relationship, not just the wedding. Surprised by some of the results? Take the report to a premarital counselor to talk further!

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Greatest Is Love - $12 **

 

A pastor, counseling couples over a long career has found a unique way to create an experience, rather than "just talking." Designed with everyone in mind - those who are highly talkative, to those who require more time to think things through. The Greatest Is Love guides couples of all ages on a conversation journey that includes ten of the topics, including:
Before We Say I Do, Our Parents, Our Love Life, Leisure and Work, Faith, Children, Money, Doing My Part, Issues , Our Wedding Day.
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Money Attitudes Card Game - $25 **

 

This award-winning card game is used by the Army among many other groups! Without needing a financial planner or knowing math, this simple to use game will get you and your partner (or parents!) on a new level of understanding.

 

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Therapy In A Box - $20 **

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Can't afford a therapist, feel like you have a pretty good relationship, but want to go through what many therapists offer in private sessions?

 

This e-book for couples is interactive with exercises, worksheets and the space for couples journaling makes it a great keepsake for you and your fiance to remind you of what you worked on in preparation for your marriage.

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Online Group Therapy - $250 **

 

Perhaps your life is crazy, or you can't convince your fiance to see an individual therapist. Whether you are religious, secular, as long as you have a computer and telephone, this class can improve your relationship, EVEN IF YOUR FIANCE DOESN'T PARTICIPATE!

In a four part series with a 1.5 hour class, you can join others in a high energy, interactive web-based, phone-based group class.

 

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