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December 10th - 2005 - (Holiday, Utah)

                            A wonderful Christmas Gift to each other!!

“You Can Count On Me” - Parent Recovery System, and
“You Can Count On Me” - Personalized Spouse Handbook
 

1) Feel encouraged about the possibility of launching your
marriage and family relationships to the next level.

2) Learn to see more deeply and honestly into the
real issues at home and with spouse.

3) Come to understand the importance of treating your marriage and family relationships with the same respect, attention to organization, consistency and dignity than you do your job!

4) See your marriage and family relationships as fun and exhilarating pathways to the spiritual treasures you seek.



The old axiom "an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure" is amazingly applicable to marriage and family relationships.  With just a little bit of time  put toward the relationships that mean the most to us, you can do so much to insure the love you are trying to build in your marriage and in your family.  

Let's get you on track to the kind of relationship you really want!!


Approximate overview:

9:00AM - Life Basics
Living in Door #1 (Inviting the spirit into my heart, by minding my own business)
Making every moment a gift
The greatest gift of all - Our Boundaries
5 minute Break

10:00AM - Communication Basics
The power of "enrollment"
The power of effective feedback
The art of request (making even your requests, a gift)
5 Minute Break

11:00AM - The Pathway to Peace, Fun and friendship in Your Home
Learning to use the "You Can Count On Me" - Parent Recovery System

12:30PM - Lunch Break

      I am the steward of my good feelings for you. 
      And I will do whatever it takes to protect my good  
      feelings toward you.

1:30 - The Law of Cross Keys
Why You chose each other, and what you need the most from each other.
Healing the Real Wounds - Blame to pain.
Clearing and Accounting
The power of apology
The power of requests
Effective ER sessions (Express and Request) When, How, Who, What etc.

3:00 - 10 minute Break

3:10 - Creating your "Personalized Spouse Handbooks"
Section by section explanation and work
The power of buddy coaching
5 Minute Break

6:30 - Approximate ending time



"You Can Count On Me"  - Affirmations

1) I give love, vs. trying to get it (I live in door #1)

2) I focus on healing the real wounds, vs. blaming you for my disappointments, heartache, frustration or pain.

3) I show up as my real and best self rather than testing your love.

4) I unconditionally love and cherish you for who you are (hidden and seen)-- grateful for what you show me— excited and encouraging for things to come.

5) I will turn the specific keys of healing you have given me.

6) I create dignity, respect and love by honoring the rules of communication we have agreed on.

7) I honor the resources we have agreed on and am diligent, steady and true in holding to them i.e. weekly express and request sessions, monthly weekend vacation retreats.


The "You Can Count On Me" Couples Retreat includes:
-8 hour workshop retreat
-Concert and social the night before (if applicable)
-Link to the "You Can Count On Me" - Parent Recovery materials
-Link to the "Personalized Spouse Handbook" materials
-4 Conference calls with a licensed marriage and family counselor (and "You Can Count On Me" coach)
-Admittance to our "coaching/socials" (year-round curriculum - every two weeks in different locations.)

If you register on your first communication with one of our enrollment leaders you will receive John Canaan's "If Not Love" CD and "If Not Love" continued.


A Message to potential participants from John Canaan:
A lot of people have asked me "Why on earth would I go to a marriage retreat given by a divorced person?"  I have to say, If it was me, I probably wouldn't.  It just doesn't make any sense -- at least logically.  But logic aside, I promise you that something very special will happen in your life in connection with this retreat, not because of who I am, but because of who you are, and what you really want.  I know this, because I wanted it too.  I was married to the most wonderful woman in the world, who I still love and always will (we are close friends to this day).  Things didn't work out with us, partly, because I was simply unwilling to see how close we were to the edge of the cliff.  You don't need to do that.  Your pride isn't worth your marriage.  Pick a resource.  If it's not this one, pick another.  I can email you all kinds of resources-- administered by happily married men and women. 

But I will make another promise to you about this retreat.  People like Paul and Alma, after really messing up, came back at life with a vengeance (in a good sort of way, as you know).  I have too.  And I thank my Heavenly Father that He has taken the mess I've given him and handed me back a miracle.  Because that's what, through His "tender mercy", He is able to make of anyone's life, who is willing.  This workshop is one of the miracles in my life.  I hope I can assist and encourage you in finding your miracles-- the greatest and most precious of those being eternal love with your spouse and your children.

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For information, call Narelle at (801)968-7727

Directions: Address: 2146 Pheasant Lane. - Holladay, Utah. Phone (801) 968 7727.   Take I-15 to I-215.  Go north on the 2000 East exit.  Turn  onto Highland Dr. (NOT VanWinkle).   Turn east at the stoplights on Highland Drive & 5600 South (Pheasant Circle).  Follow Pheasant Circle until it connects with Pheasant Way.  Turn left on Pheasant Way and then take immediate right at Pheasant Lane.   Stay on Pheasant Lane until you see balloons & John Canaan concert signs.