Part 1: Introduction to Mentoring
- 1. The Art of Marriage Mentoring
Part 2: Preparing to Mentor
- 2. The First Meeting with Your Mentees
Part 3: Using a Relationship Assessment
- 3. Potential Background Areas to Discuss
- 4. Managing and Coping with Stress – The Personal Stress Profile
- 5. Emotional Stability
Part 4: Marriage Skills and Responsibilities
- 6. Communication
- 7. Conflict Resolution
- 8. Granting Forgiveness – What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Do It Well
- 9. Dealing with Your Partner’s Unique Traits – Partner Style and Habits
- 10. Financial Management
- 11. Finding Common Ground – Leisure Activities
- 12. Developing Sexual Fulfillment and Intimacy in Marriage (Discussed with the Couple Together)
- 13. Developing Sexual Fulfillment and Intimacy in Marriage – Preparation for Sex and Sexual Expectations (The Men’s Session)
- 14. Developing Sexual Fulfillment and Intimacy in Marriage – Preparation for Sex and Sexual Expectations (The Women’s Session)
- 15. The Dangers of Pornography
- 16. Breaking Free from Pornography – A Five-Step Process for Victory
- 17. Testing Before Marriage (STDs/STIs)
Part 5: Family and Friends
- 18. Family of Origin
- 19. Boundaries and Your Couple and Family Map
- 20. Handling Cultural Differences
- 21. Managing Wedding Planning Boundaries
- 22. Surviving the Holidays as a New Couple
- 23. Protecting Your Relationship – The Internet, Social Media and Friends
Part 6: Relationship Dynamics
- 24. Biblical Roles of Husbands and Wives
- 25. Decision Making in Marriage
- 26. Spiritual Beliefs and Developing a Personal Relationship with Christ
- 27. Developing Spiritual Intimacy in Marriage
- 28. Marriage Expectations
- 29. Relationship Outlook
- 30. Building Trust in Your Relationship
Part 7: Remarriage and Step-families
- 31. Remarriage
- 32. Step-families
Part 8: Supplemental Materials for Mentors
- The 3-6 Month Post-Marriage Follow-up
- How Relationships Are Impacted by Cohabitation
- Additional Information on Pornography for Mentors
- and more!