Are you a divorced woman looking to re-enter the dating scene?

The PICK Program is here to support you!

Dating after divorce can feel overwhelming and scary. Is the dating world different than it was before my marriage? Can I trust my judgment in choosing a partner? How do I build trust with someone new when I’ve been betrayed in the past?

Starting Tuesday, September 3, Abundant Life will be hosting a group specifically for women who have been through a divorce and would like a practical guide for building and establishing healthy and fulfilling long-term relationships. In our 5-week educational group, we’ll use the Relationship Attachment Model to discuss the relationship dynamics that contribute to feelings of love and closeness, and portray healthy and unhealthy relationships. We’ll discuss specific qualities to look at in your dating relationship that will predict what your partner will be like in marriage. 

Space is limited, so contact Julie at the number below today for more information!

Group Schedule (all classes will be held from 6:30-8:30pm at the offices of Abundant Life Counseling): 

Tuesday, September 3: A Bird’s Eye View of Dating

Tuesday, September 10: You Can’t Marry Jethro Without Gettin’ the Clampetts

Tuesday, September 17: The Ingredients for a Lasting Relationship

Tuesday, September 24: Why is it that Expectations Lead to Disappointments?

Tuesday, October 1: Put the Horse Before the Cart

To read more about this specific group, see my recent blog post about this group specifically. To read more about the PICK Program in general, click here.

Premarital Interpersonal Choices & Knowledge Program

(aka How To Avoid Falling for a Jerk(ette))

We all know the phrase, “Love is blind.” When people in long-term relationships are asked if they saw any signs of relationship problems in the first 6 months of dating, they will usually say one of two things: they didn’t see any problem then, but they wish they knew then what they know now; and/or they saw the problem, but overlooked it because they were so much in love. Dr. John Van Epp, the creator of the PICK program, explains that the “Love is Blind” syndrome comes from a lack of knowing what to look for in a prospective partner, or from becoming over-attached to a prospective partner before really knowing them.

The PICK program is a 5-week course that teaches group participants how to pace the development of a dating relationship in a healthy way so that “red flags” aren’t overlooked and unaddressed. The program teaches five areas participants should consider in their romantic relationships that predicts what their relationship will be like with that partner in the long-term.

The program can be adapted across a variety of settings for a variety of people. It can be taught in 5 two-hour sessions or 10 one-hour sessions. Certified instructor Julie Williamson offers the course over 5 weeks through her counseling practice. However, the course can be brought to YOU and your school, church, counseling agency, organization, etc! It can be taught to singles groups, youth groups, college groups, divorce recovery groups, or as a parent education course. Special formats are available for adolescent groups, as well as Bible studies.

Have Questions? Want More Info?

To request additional information, please call (314) 392-2895.