Spanish Marriage Curriculum
Curriculum Name |
Curriculum Type |
Location |
Curriculum Description |
Contact |
Other Comments |
Alfa & Omega |
Marriage Enrichment |
Archdiocese in Chicago, IL |
The program began in Nov. 2001 it includes
two parts a Retreat and Follow-up session. It “attempts to respond
to the needs of marriages & families, specially in the area of
intra-family abuse” but it is open to all couples because it
is used to teach couples the tools to resolve problems. Topics of
curriculum include: good communication skills, personal growth, domestic
violence and Machismo, Impact of violence on children, Mistreatment
of minors, |
Valentine Araya-Mesen, Director Asociado 155 E. Superior Street Email: Websites :
www.vidafamiliar.org |
-Religious Program-Catholic -No formal evaluation only informal observances by Bishop and other clergy -Spanish Materials include: Flyers, Binder with various topics; Power Point Presentation, Self-Evaluation Forms, Tables & charts. |
Couple Communication Program by Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc. (ICP)
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Pre-marital/Early Marriage Enrichment |
Puerto Rico, Miami, FL; Arkansas, AZ, Mexico
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Spanish Curriculum has been available since approx. 2000. It advises instructors how to teach in Spanish, curricula can be used to teach one couple at a time or in group sessions of two or two and a half hour each. Curricula topics do not focus on specific couple problems but rather focuses on communication and listening skills. This includes how to phrase effective statements, pre & post self evaluations, and the cycle of listening. |
Dr. Sherod Miller 30772 Southview Drive, Email: Website: www.couplecommunication.com |
-Non-religious -No Spanish evaluation exists but over 70 studies have been done for the English curricula -Spanish Materials include: 2 workbooks, Instructor Guide, Work Mats, and Spanish ordering catalog
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Curriculum Type |
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Curriculum Description |
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EnFAMILIA , Inc. Art & Family Education Center |
Family Preservation Program/Familias Unidas |
Homestead , Florida |
Curriculum available since 1997. It is a 10 session program. Curricula topics include: getting to know self & others, communication skills, stress management & anger control also ways to prevent violence in home, family values & attitudes related to intimacy, sensuality & sexuality, decision making/problem solving, making commitments to marriage, Parenting skills including discipline methods, ways to build good relationships. |
Carlos E. Salgado 240 North Krome Avenue Homestead , FL 33030 Ph. (305) 245-7288 Email: enfamilia@att.net
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-Non-religious Program -Program has been evaluated by University of Miami Department of Health; Summary of Evaluation available -Spanish Materials include: - - - - |
Family Dynamics |
Marriage Education (Dynamic Family) |
Puerto Rico , Boston , and in October will have 7 couples trained/use Spanish curriculum |
Spanish Curriculum has not been elaborated beyond having one book entitled, Que Necesita El, Que Necesita Ella. Topics of book include: needs of males and females, infidelity, how to overcome extramarital affairs. |
Rebecca K. Griffith,
MA Ministry Consultant Email: rkgriffith@familydynamics.net Websites: http://www.familydynamics.net
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-Religious Program-Christian -Not currently marketing to Spanish community but are in the process of doing so because they have a lot of requests -Spanish Materials include: Book, Que Necesita El, Que Necesita Ella |
Curriculum Name |
Curriculum Type |
Location |
Curriculum Description |
Contact |
Other Comments |
Family Wellness Associates |
Family Wellness/Emphasis on Couples |
Santa Cruz, Santa Clara Counties. Have trained instructors from most major U.S Cities , Puerto Rico , Peru , Mexico |
This organization has worked with The
Spanish speaking population for the past 24 years. Program offers
practical skills and tools for the entire family but emphasizes on
the couple. Spanish Curriculum topics include: |
Ana Morante, LMFT George Doub Email: families@familywellness.com Website: www.familywellness.com |
-Non-religious -Evaluation: ???? -Spanish Materials Available: Video, Work Book-“Libro de Trabajo del Bienestar de la Familia,” which includes worksheets for all the family. |
The Marriage Enrichment Weekend Program, Inc. |
Marriage Enrichment Retreat and Renewal |
Albuquerque, Roswell, Clovis-New Mexico; Amarillo, Pampa, Dumas, TX; Upland, CA; St. George, UT; Bunkerville, NV; Juarez, Mexico |
Three different Spanish Ministries available for married and engaged couples: -Marriage Enrichment Weekends- 140 weekends have been held in Spanish with nearly 3,000 Hispanic couples in attendance; -The Marriage Enrichment Retreat began in 2003 and it is a one day
program; Topics covered: purpose of marriage, needs of men/women, Realities of marriage, etc.
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Ralph Johnson President, Board of Directors P.O. Box 94026
Email: RalphRuth@worldnet.att.net Website: www.tmewpi.org
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-Religious-Christian -No formal evaluation except for feedback from participants -Spanish Materials Available: Retreat Manual and other publications, videos, and introductory brochure |
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Marriage Preparation Resources |
Family Welness/Emphasis on Couples |
Across the U.S. , (not able to specify cities) |
Marriage Preparation began 25 years ago for people being married in Catholic Church. Spanish Curriculum is a book called, En Las Buenas y Para Simpre . Topics include: 21Chapters regarding various issues such as: communication in marriage, Spirituality, money matters, etc. This book can be used as a work book for people preparing to become a marriage sponsor or mentor couple. |
Rev. Rob Ruhnke (pronounced
Runky) Email: Website: www.marriagepreparation.com
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-Religious-Catholic and Protestant and next year will adapt a program for people of no religious affiliation -No formal evaluation -Spanish Materials Available: Book, website, training video (I was not able to see any of these materials) |
PAIRS Foundation, LTD |
The Spanish program is a “work in progress” and it maybe completed in Summer 2005
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NONE |
NONE |
Ellen Purcell-Administrative Director 11654 Plaza America Drive #752 Website: |
-Non-Religious -Included in this chart because Spanish Curricula may be possible in the near future |
Curriculum Name |
Curriculum Type |
Location |
Curriculum Description |
Contact |
Other Comments |
PREP Inc. Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program
(Programa de Prevencion y Realce de las Relaciones) |
Marriage Enhancement/Divorce Prevention
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Across the country but could not specify locations contact said they, “train leaders and encourage them to provide own workshops.” |
Curriculum focuses on several key components, the first is speaking and listening safely using the Speaker-Listener Technique (Tecnica Orador/Oyente) and the second also focuses on setting up ground rules in case conflict arises. Topics in Spanish curriculum book include: how to manage conflict (differences between men and women, basic rules to manage conflict, etc), how to manage essential problems (forgiveness and how to restore peace, etc.), and Growth (preservation and protection of friendship, etc.) The workbook is a shorter version of the main book and asks questions about self and partner. |
Rebecca Strunk P.O. Box 4793 Email: Website:
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-Non-religious, however they do have a “Christian PREP” -No Spanish Evaluation -No Spanish speaking training but, “anyone who is trained and is bilingual is welcome to hold a Spanish workshop” program provides necessary support. -Spanish curricula available: Book Su Matrimonio Vale la Pena; Workbook PREP Manual de las Parejas, floor mats |
World Class Marriage (Matrimonio de Clase Mundial) |
Marriage Education/Skills Based Program
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Spanish courses available only in Mexico City , Mexico and Guadalajara , Jalisco , Mexico |
This program is 15 hours long and was built upon data from Gottman and Rogers . It is specifically developed to teach couples the skills for relationship success. Topics in Spanish curriculum (Trainers Guide) include: step by step instructions for a workshop including: exercises, time limits, goals of workshops, etc. |
Patty Howell, President of World Class Marriage-The Art and Science of Relationship Success P.O. Box 235287 Email: Website: www.worldclassmarriage.com |
-Non-religious -No evaluation -The program curriculum includes: Trainer Guide (Guia del Entrenador), Text book (Matrimonio Clase Mundial), Participant Workbooks (Libro de Trabajo). |
| Curriculum Name | Curriculum Type |
Location |
Curriculum Description | Contact | Other Comments |
Active Relationships
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Marriage Ed. 2)Active Money Personalities 3)Active Romance 4) Active Living (Family Traditions) 5) Active Adults 6) ARYA for ages 13+ (Active Relationships for Young Adults) |
Head-quartered Leaders are nationwide |
Best practices” of researched theory, tools and skills. Written in 2003 by Kelly Simpson, MA Psychology, LMFT after years as a professional trainer for marriage education programs. Secular. Spanish editions currently available
for the following: Available early fall 2005 Spanish Editions for: Hispanic Professional TRAINERS are available to train facilitators. Christian Editions not yet in Spanish. |
Active Relationships ATTN: Kelly Simpson 25 Highland Park Village toll free Email KSimpson@Active Relationships.com Website: |
Research: Adult Programs Research across 7 Texas cities by Baylor University School of Social Work contact: Professor Preston Dyer, PhD. Student program (ARYA) Research by Fuller Theological Seminary- Graduate School of Psychology contact: Professor Cameron Lee, PhD. |
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