Relationship Notes

If you are arguing too much and not solving problems in your relationship, this FREE workshop will be helpful to you.

I will help you learn ways to calm yourself, speak and (mostly) listen more effectively, and create problem-solving strategies to help build intimacy and closeness in your relationships.

I’ve been married over 29 years and understand personally and from my work, how easy it is to have arguments that happen over and over without resolution.

There are ways to resolve issues and have your relationship  prosper and thrive and I hope to teach you these skills during this workshop.

Designed for a comfortable, fun learning experience, the workshops are offered separately for men and women.

Specifically, participants will:

• Learn why self-compassion is more important than self-esteem (test how self-compassionate you are here).

• Understand basic systems of the human body, including the brain, respiratory, digestive, and hormonal and how they function to activate the “fight, flight, freeze” process.

• Utilize the “Emwave” stress reduction system to determine your own level of stress.

• Learn a research based  “Mindfulness” approach to reducing stress, including: conscious breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, counting, and personal place imagery,  to build a calm place to improve ability to communicate.

• Explore and practice communication concepts and skills, including reflective listening, making “I” statements, and problem-solving.

• Identify the use of speaking-listening mistakes such as rehearsal, defensive listening, blaming and criticizing.

Participants will  learn in a comfortable, safe workshop setting using power-point,  video examples, a workbook handout, and discussion.

This workshop will serve as a basis for future advanced workshops to be offered later.

Pre-registration required

Cost:  FREE

Light refreshments will served.

Bill Martin, LCSW Info:

I’ve been an active therapist, teacher, writer,  and workshop leader for many years.

As part of the faculty for the Chicago Center for Family Health, I have led year long consultation groups, taught workshops, and supervised trainees.

Over the last few years, I have devoted more of my time to work with younger adults and couples. I use a communication method, similar to the focus of this workshop, which has quickly helped couples begin to improve their communication, intimacy and problem-solving.

To register, send or email the completed form below:

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For more information, email Bill Martin at bmartin222@aol.com or call  312-409-0632