Sentences with phrase «types of marriage preparation»

However, several studies both in United States and in Germany show that certain types of marriage preparation classes — those that teach skills — do lower the divorce rate at the five year mark.

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Many types of groups exist, e.g., a depth Bible study group to stimulate the maturing of functional theologies; groups to aid preparation for normal crises such as retirement, middle age, marriage, childbirth (Caplan calls these «emotional innoculation groups»).

Here are some of the types of growth groups currently being used by churches — grief recovery groups; divorce growth groups; preparation for marriage and early marriage enrichment groups; creative singlehood groups; parenting skills groups; solo parenting groups; mid-years marriage renewal groups; creative retirement groups; parents of handicapped children groups; support groups for families of terminally ill persons.