The Third Option is a group program to build better marriages. It is designed for all married couples and can be used as marriage enrichment for healthy couples who want to enhance their relationship, or as crisis intervention for couples who are separated or considering divorce. For a hurting couple, Option 1 is to stay miserable in an unhappy marriage, and Option 2 is to get out - divorce. The "Third Option" is to learn the skills needed to have a happy and healthy relationship. One partner wh …

Our goal is to "change the world for God, one marriage at a time"! This group is for anyone who wants to base their marriage or family on the Bible. This group is open to those who are Christians or searching for God.  If you are looking for a successful marriage relationship, or encouragement and direction in your parenting, this group is for you. We also serve in the community & have fun together. We can all use a church family or "spiritual village" around us to help raise awesome and spiritu …

Many people stay in marriage just for the number one reason, which is for the true love of children. Some even have new child to secure marriage for older kids. Here's a site for top ten reasons. http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-10-Wrong-Reasons-to-Stay-in-a-Marriage&id=4247372group. Most people, since they've decided to stay together, have learned to love there spouses by giving up many things to avoid conflicts but still doing it discreetly. This group is for those in this kind a relationship to …

Cathoic Couples is a Marriage Enrichment Ministry at St. Cecilia Church in Tustin.  Couples from all over Orange County are welcome.  Our goal is to build community, strengthen marriages, and have a whole lot of fun in the process.   Welcome. Membership Criteria: Membership to Catholic Couples of Orange County is made up of everyday Christian Couples who are trying to love God and our spouse, while serving our families and community to the best of our ability.  This group is appropriate for Newl …

… This group will also be a great resource for all graduates of Marriage Help Centers, Marriage BootCamp, Life Reality BootCamp, and Life Purpose Weekend, those brave survivors that dared to get "above the line" of reality and start the journey of healing their hurts. Remember, "hurt people hurt people" so join us and begin to "live above the line" of pain, lets start with you healing so you can be a healing. Though the organizers are of Christian Faith, the group is open to all that have experie …

We strive to empower families that want to create a happy, healthy environment for their homes. This way, children can grow up to become productive adults that will impact and influence their communities in a positive way. To support and strengthen marriages with proven principles that work. This way families are emotionally stable, loving and productive. Our endeavor is to provide encouragement, training, insight and resources for couples and single parents. We will also offer events that allow …

Growing Through Divorce Last year approximately 25,000 people in Orange County experienced the dissolution of marriage. The failure rate for first marriages is about 50%, while 65% of second marriages end in divorce. In our workshop, we will be using the book “Growing Through Divorce” by Jim Smoke. Jim has said, “You can go through divorce or you can grow through divorce”. No matter where you are in your divorce experience, you’ll find the session topics, small groups, support an …

Do you want the opportunity to enhance your relationship? Do you want to hangout with other individuals and couples who are striving for a better relationship? Do you want to learn new communication skills? Well, this group is for you. Please join us for regular support evenings, on Wednesday, from 7:00 to 9:00, and learn more about relationship skills and practice learned skills, as well as be notified of relationship programs in Orange County.

Have you tried massaging your partner but clock seems to stop and your fingers start hurting after five minutes? I'm starting this because of my passion in teaching couples how to massage each other at home. Touch is a powerful communication tool. Learn how to massage you partner. It's fun, feels good, and promotes deeper connection. *What I share is fully clothed, non-sensual, non-sexual massage techniques. Please join if you are interested in: - learning how to massage your partner - having …

We are a diverse, dynamic Christ-centered group of singles aged 35-plus. Our mission is to attract, equip and engage those of our generation in meeting our unique spiritual, recreational and relational needs. Our FOCUS is to: • Help single adults develop a deeper and more passionate relationship with Jesus Christ and positive relationships with one another in a safe environment. • Provide Christian singles with fellowship, friendship, and biblical instruction and wisdom in the area of singleness …

Are you facing the challenges of aging parents, struggles with adult children, a marriage that's lost its spark, or being single again?  Are you questioning your own self-worth and what it means to be a woman in midlife?  Do you find yourself wondering what to do with your life now that you’re all grown up? Come and join us!  Together let’s support, encourage, and inspire each other to:         Redefine what it means to grow older and be a midlife woman!         Reclaim our confidence, st …

Our purpose is to network, and make new friends with other happily married couples(or those marriages who need a boost to be around happily married couples) while enjoying the delights of a great glass of vino. We will have events at private residences such as wine tastings and dinners....as well as dining out around Orange County, and even trips to wine country. This meetup is for married couples who enjoy the blessings in life and want to have fun learning about wine, eating at great restauran …

Polyamory means "loving many" or "many loves." It is a relationship paradigm that is different from the concept of monogamy. Polyamory embraces the freedom to love more than one person at a time. However, there are as many different ways to design a poly relationship as there are different kinds of people. Some people have several lovers. Some form dyads in which the couple might date a third person or another couple, or perhaps each member of the couple has outside relationships. Some people fo …

Discover Partnership - with compassion, understanding and the ability to get what you need with less effort and more satisfaction for both of you. PAX Programs is in the business of educating women about men, and men about women. We seek to illuminate the instinctive behaviors of both men and women that may be limiting our partnerships at home, at work and in the world. PAX, the Latin word for “peace” and an acronym for Partnership, Adoration and Xtasy, fosters peace between the sexes by pro …

Orange County Equality Coalition (OCEC) is a newly forming organization that has evolved out of the passing of prop 8 in an effort to bring the Orange County community together to fight for equal rights, including same-sex marriage. http://ocequality.ning.com/

… APRIL 2012 - " Special Needs and Conservatorship" MARCH 2012- "Employment, Housing & Education" FEBRUARY 2012 - "John Hall Presentation" JANUARY 2012 - "Supporting one another" DECEMBER 2011 - "Living with an Aspie" NOVEMBER 2011 - "Bullying" OCTOBER2011 - "Self- Advocacy" SEPTEMBER 2011 - "Alternative Treaments and Therapies" AUGUST 2011 - "Back-to-School" JULY 2011 - "Marriage & Relationships" JUNE 2011 - "A Salute to Fathers" * * * TYPICAL EVENING PROGRAM 7 – 7:30pm Table Talk 7:30 - 8:30 …