Adventures in Marriage – Class B
Especially for law enforcement officers on the Pitman schedule (or 2-3-2 schedule)
Workshop detailsDon’t toss it, Transform Rebuild Nurture Renew Restore Reignite Heal it.
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Now Enrolling for July and August 2026 Workshops ·
Now Enrolling for July and August 2026 Workshops ·
Now Enrolling for July and August 2026 Workshops ·
Now Enrolling for July and August 2026 Workshops ·
You’ve heard marriage is hard…
It doesn’t have to be.
If you’re like us, no one ever sat you down and taught you how to do marriage. There was no class for it in school. No lesson on how to communicate in ways your spouse truly understands. You never learned how to break negative cycles and prevent small issues from becoming big ones. You were simply handed a marriage certificate and wished good luck.
That’s exactly why we’re here.
We give you real skills and coach you along the way. Focus on Relationships is free, in person, and built alongside neighbors who get it. Come as you are.
What You’ll Learn
It’s fun, simple, and science-based.
We keep the science real and the delivery simple. You’ll leave with skills you actually use, whether you’re a busy couple who wants more time together, a strong couple who wants to grow even stronger, or a struggling couple who needs fresh tools and hope.
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Communicate so it lands.
Say what you mean so that your thoughts and feelings can be recognized and understood without causing your spouse to feel defensive, overwhelmed, manipulated or inadequate.
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Break the cycle before it grows.
Catch the pattern early, before a small spark turns into a blowup. Constructively resolve issues at hand and feel closer to your spouse through the process.
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Fight fair.
Disagree without the damage. Accept and express anger without destroying love. Real tools for the hard conversations.
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Grow closer.
Simple habits that rebuild closeness, even on your busiest weeks. Feel genuine empathy for your partner instead of secret resentment.
A stronger marriage. A stronger you.
When your relationship gets stronger, everything downstream gets stronger too — your health, your home, your kids, your work.
Twelve hours. One relationship. A whole life that feels steadier.
Long shifts, hard days, and the weight you carry home. None of it makes you weak, but it does put real strain on the people you love most. A strong relationship is one of the best buffers against that stress, and the skills to build one can be learned.
We give you practical, proven tools for communication, conflict, and connection. Tools that ripple out into healthier, happier, more stable lives for you, your spouse, and your kids.
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Live Longer35%
Marriage is linked to roughly a 35% lower risk of early death and the benefit is strongest for men.
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Financial9 x
Young married couples build up to nine times the wealth of their single peers.
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Mental Health58%
Married people have roughly 58% lower suicide risk which is less than half the suicide rate of divorced or separated individuals.
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Reduce Poverty5 x
Children in single-parent households are about five times more likely to live in poverty than children in married-couple families.
You can be the difference.
Show up. Learn the skills. The marriage you fight for becomes the foundation your family stands on.
What’s Included
Free is just the beginning.
We remove every barrier we know how to. Showing up is the only thing you have to figure out.
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Free on-site childcare
Bring the kids. Trained, vetted childcare every session, in the same building.
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Free meals every session
Real food, served every time. Don’t cook, don’t pack. Just show up.
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No ride? We’ve got you covered.
Let us know what you need and we’ll make arrangements.
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Skills coaching
A trained Skills Coach walks with your group through the program and beyond.
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Graduation gift
We celebrate completion with a date-night package including gift cards and other items to mark your win.
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Community and beyond
Stay connected after graduation. Come back as a Skills Coach when you’re ready.
Why this works
Built on lived experience.
Two decades of work alongside couples in our region. The curriculum we trust, taught by facilitators trained in this community. The people walking with you should know the road.
Curriculum
Adventures in Marriage (AIM)
The 12-hour, evidence-informed, trauma-aware core curriculum that anchors every workshop. Marriage & Relationship Education (MRES) at its center.
Practice
Marriage Enhancement
Tools to deepen connection and intimacy after the workshop. The work doesn’t stop on graduation night.
Mentoring
Marriage Mentoring
Newer couples paired with trained Skills Coaches who’ve walked the path. Long-term, peer-led, real-world support.
Backed by 218 + years of combined volunteer experience in marriage education, with a permanent network of 25 Certified AIM Facilitators and 60 Skills Coaches built directly inside the communities we serve.
Workshops
Here’s what’s coming up.
Real couples, real families, real transformation.
Adventures in Marriage – Class C
Especially for law enforcement officers on the Pitman schedule (or 2-3-2 schedule)
Workshop detailsThe Adventure
Take the first step.
You show up honest, we give you the playbook, you go home with tools you’ll actually use. Here’s what to expect from the moment you reach out.
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Reach out.
Tell us a little about yourself. We follow up within two business days to confirm you qualify and answer any questions. No pressure, no script.
We cover eligibility, schedule, childcare needs, transportation, and anything you’re wondering about.
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Meet and match.
We’ll reach out for a one-time orientation. Meet your Lead Facilitator, finish your paperwork, and get matched into a cohort that fits your work and family schedule.
In person or over the phone. Your choice. Plan about 30 minutes.
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Show up.
Twelve hours of the Adventures in Marriage curriculum, in person, in a small group with people who get the demands on your life. Sessions run 2 to 3 hours each over four to six weeks.
Free childcare and free meals every session. Gas or ride share available if transportation is a barrier.
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Stay close.
Skills Coaches walk with you between sessions. They help with makeup work if life happens. They stay connected after the workshop ends so the skills don’t fade once graduation is over.
Referrals to community partners are part of the program if you need more than a curriculum can give or just want to keep growing.
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Graduate.
Celebrate completion at a real graduation ceremony with your cohort. Take home a date-night package with gift cards, program swag, and a referral card to share with another couple who needs this.
Then join the alumni community. Come back as a Skills Coach for newer couples whenever you’re ready.
Ready when you are
Begin your
adventure.
Tell us a little about yourself. A Vanguard advocate will follow up within two business days. Submitting the form does not obligate you to participate.
No pressure, no script.