I honestly went into it not expecting much. I had origianlly agreed to going simply so my H would agree to use a mediator. Then I figured that at the very least I would learn something about myself. So we went and listened and did what they said. I put my all into is and something just happened, I'm not sure what it was.
Just talking to H and truly reflecting on what I was feeling opened things up for me. The exercises were not at all what i expected them to be - but they were fun and interesting. It was good to be focusin gon jsut the two of us, no kids, no normal weekend activities, etc. Now - they are Definitely open to people of ANY religious faith, but it is "backed" by the catholic church - at least our group was. No one is ever asked to convert or partake in any catholic rituals, but there is discussion around the part god plays in our lives or i should say the part god has played int eh lives of those doing the talks, etc.
The whole program just gives you the tools to really connect with your spouse on a different level. We have done two of the four follow up sessions so far. It is great because you are reminded of the tools that you learned on the weekend, new topics are introduced and you are given ways to deal with conflict, etc. You learn alot about yourself and about your spouse. There is lots of support, the presenting couples make themselves available to you at ANY TIME for ANYTHING. They give you their email address and home phone numbers. They really are great people. I would whole heartedly recommend the program.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,rather by the moments that take our breath away. M38,H40 M14 K D11 S8 D - June 09