What We Do MarriageTeam has a coach training scheduled to start on Feb 26, 2010 for couples who are interested in becoming coaches. For more information, please see the Event Calendar. To learn if marriage coaching, counseling, or therapy is right for you click here. To learn more about coaching and request a coach couple, go to Request a Coach. MarriageTeam talk radio show can be heard live on the KPDQ website or on the radio at 93.9 FM on Fridays from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (Portland, OR).   To listen to recent shows and download tools discussed on the show click here. Previous shows from 2008 where couples were coached on a specific issue can be downloaded to hear how marriage coaching works. See a video of what couples are saying about coaching (it takes about 10 seconds to load).  If the video does not open, download a free Quicktime player.

MarriageTeam Gets Results Here is what one couple had to say.  More comments can be seen in the testimonials.  Positive change included communications, harmony and increased sex frequency and enjoyment.   Scott Coaching greatly exceeded our expectations.  It was amazing!  Scott I have already recommended MarriageTeam to at least ten other couples.  Scott The coaching relationship was so much more than counseling.  It has transformed our marriage and communication!    Scott There is less conflict, more affection and intimacy, schedule adjustments, and more family time.    Scott's wife MarriageTeam coaching is amazing.    Scott's wife Couples who complete the marriage coaching program rate their coaching experience a 9.3 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best possible. Married couples who complete the program report an average documented 74% improvement in their relationship as a result of 8 to 12 coaching sessions as measured on a 10 point scale. Comments from a MarriageTeam coach and a Nationally Certified Counselor.   "I wish MarriageTeam were in existence when I was a practicing licensed marriage and family counselor.  Now that I've been trained as a Marriage Coach and we've had an experience coaching another couple it is very clear to me how effective coaching can be in a couple's life vs traditional marriage counseling.  There are several factors that contribute to this effectiveness: MarriageTeam coaching is always a couple with a couple and not done individually. Typically in counseling the couple is meeting with one person. The couple invests some time and money in the Prepare/Enrich Inventory.  This in itself is an important step. The couple signs a commitment with Marriage Team and their coaches to attend sessions, do their homework and meet regularly. Coaching occurs in a home setting vs. a clinical setting therefore it is less threatening and more relaxing. There is no charge for the on-going sessions with the coaches so that relieves pressure for many marriages struggling with financial issues and encourages the couple to complete the coaching to get their money’s worth. The coaches are free to spend more time with the couple in each session (vs. a typical 50-minute counseling session). In counseling, a couple typically comes with the medical model mentality of receiving "a prescription."  In reality, that is not how an effective counselor operates but it is common among clients seeking counseling.  In coaching, there is an understanding that it truly is coaching and not prescribing. The follow up is more natural and mutual because it is not considered an entirely professional relationship." Bonnie L. Sloat, MS in Counseling Psychology, National Certified Counselor Former Instructor of Christian Marriage at Taylor University, Upland, IN   MarriageTeam improves marriages and reduces divorce by delivering faith based couple coaching services.  It also works with non-profits to provide effective marriage coaching and educates couples through marriage building seminars. We do this by Providing a marriage coaching service with trained couple coaches Helping communities establish effective coaching programs Training coach couples Leading marriage building seminars

Significant Challenges to Marriages There are significant challenges facing marriages today and many are falling apart with significant negative impact on the families and children. 50% of those 30 and under are projected to have at least one divorce in their lifetime. 60% of divorces are simply for “poor communication.” The primary cause for for marriages ending in the first seven years is unreasonable expectations about marriage. Only 35% of couples remain together after the discovery of an adulterous affair. One million children watch their parents divorce annually. Half witness a second divorce before age 18. Children from divorced homes are 70% more likely to be expelled or suspended from school.

MarriageTeam Gives Hope MarriageTeam was formed to answer these problems and to provide alternatives to churches and others who want to have a practical response to the following questions: Are you frustrated with your marriage and want to do something about it? Are you concerned that pre-marital counseling isn’t enough to divorce proof your marriage? Do you know couples who are talking about divorce? Would you like to join a program that positivley impacts marriages and families and reaches out to your community? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you should consider couple coaching as a practical approach that can have a significant impact on the marriages in your community. Studies have proven that coaching can address all these issues and have a positive impact on the divorce rates in your church and community. MarriageTeam has the tools you need; give us a call.

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