Certificate in Marriage and Effective Parenting (CMEP)
Marriage is the most important institution, which lays foundation for a healthy and a civilized society. The word “Zawj” is used in the Quran to mean a pair or a mate. The general purpose of marriage is so that men and women can love one another, provide company to each other, procreate and live in peace and tranquility to the commandments of God. Marriage is a “Mithaq” – a solemn covenant or agreement. It should not be taken lightly. It should be entered into with total commitment and full knowledge of what it involves. The partner should be your choice for life. One should be mature enough to understand the demands of marriage so that the union can be a lasting one. In the words of Qur’an, “And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquility with them and He has put love and mercy between your hearts: verily in that are signs for those who reflect.” (Surah Al Rum 30:21)
Social and moral degradation, coupled with media influence and absence of “tarbiah” on the part of parents, has destroyed this important institution of marriage. The relationship that was meant to provide “tranquility” is now the major source of stress. As a result, there is an alarming increase in divorce rate and it is suspected that 50 percent marriages held after 2005 are vulnerable to a break-up. Many things cause spouses to drift apart. Understanding the cause can really help a lot of marriages. Three major reasons which lead marriages in divorce are 1) lack of communication, 2) issues of finances, 3) relationship with in-laws, etc. These issues can be found in any marriage however the essence lies in how these problems are tackled as in otherwise it can lead to a failure in the wedlock. There is a way to ensure that you stay in love with your beautiful spouse forever. This program provides step-by-step guides for teenager and equips them with time-tested tools and techniques from saving them from falling them in the wrong trap, to celebrating marriage with grace, to the spouse as well as in-laws management.
The program has five Focus Areas:
- Guidelines for Marrying the RIGHT Person,
- Marriage – meaning, purpose and ways to celebrate
- In-laws Management
- Spouse Relations
- Pregnancy and Parenting
Program Modules
Focus areas are taught through participation in Eight (8) weekend workshops of 24 contact-hours each, with multiple learning activities, spread over a period of 12-15 months. At the conclusion of each workshop, participants develop or enhance individual career plans based on the activities and experiences for that area, under the guidance of our expert career coaches. The certificate programs include participation in the following 8 life-shops, a total of 15 hours of individualized coaching, and telephonic support:
1. Marrying them RIGHT – Principles of Choosing Your Soul Mate: Knowing one’s personality/ preferences, finding about compatible mate/ family, chemistry of relationship, attracting the right person/family in your life, the science of mind, what to compromise, if you must, MBTI Test etc.
2. Yours, Mine or Ours! – Balancing His and Her Family: Joint family vision and values, understanding each other’s family strengths, joint decision making, educating & dealing with in-laws, and much more
3. Pathos for Love – Communication for nurturing intimacy in your marriage: Understanding each other, learning the communication style of your spouse, the science of empathy, choosing appropriate time and style for communication, do’s and don’ts of communication, listening skills, avoiding and managing conflict, persuasion skills, etc.
4. Staying in Love, Forever – Till Death Do Us Apart: The purpose of marriage, understanding gender-based differences, obligations, learning to communicate, personality differences, balancing work and home, physical attraction, handling spouse, managing in-laws, maintaining romance, handling conflicts, etc.
5. Happy Pregnancy – Laying the Foundation of Effective Parenting: Pre-requisites of pregnancy, relationship management during pregnancy, guidelines for fathers, do’s and don’ts during pregnancy, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual tips to ease the pregnancy, effective parenting during pregnancy, etc.
6. Parenthood – Raising No-Nonsense Children: Guidelines for pregnancy, communication with your child, creating enabling environment, countering media influence, nurturing character, behavior modification, etc.
7. 360 Degree Wellness - The Art and Principles of Self Healing: Effects of emotions, relations and lifestyle on health, chemistry of emotions, fixing lifestyle, spiritual healing etc.
8. Young Forever – The Art of Staying Young: Learn the art of training your body, mind and soul for making you look and feel younger, healthier and happier.
Registration Details
The registration can be made at any time. The program completion depends on the time of joining. A few of the above-mentioned programs are offered only once a year. Hence, it is absolutely important that you participate in these programs on the scheduled date(s), to avoid unnecessary delays in program completion. Tentative schedule of these programs is available and can be downloaded at www.verita.org.
Total fee inclusive of participation in the above-mentioned programs, refreshments and meals during these programs, training material, and certification of participation of individual programs, as well as 15 hours of individual coaching, telephonic support and a Certificate of Completion for 2011-2012 Session is Rs. 70,000/-
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