Curricula for Empty Nesters

Below are healthy marriage-related curricula and products tailored to empty nesters. Some curricula presented are faith-based curricula. If you receive Federal funding, check with your Federal project officer before implementing a faith-based curricula.

Program: 3 Rules that Guarantee Financial Success
Contact Info: Vernon Williams; 410-730-1746; vwilliams64@comcast.net; www.howtocutexpenses.com
Year Developed: 2008
Program Length: 5 hours
Description: The curriculum teaches participants how to: 1) Identify what is really important to them, 2) Direct their spending in order to achieve what is important, and 3) Eliminate or reduce expenses that prevent them from achieving what is important.
Language(s): English

Program: 7 Stages of Marriage
Contact Info: Rita DeMaria, Ph.D.; 215-628-2450; marriagedoctor@aol.com; www.marriagedoctor.com
Year Developed: 2007
Program Length: 12-16 hours
Description: The 7 Stages of Marriage provides a practical timeline for understanding the journey and stages of marriage. Each stage has a set of missions that strengthen communication, passion, and friendship, while addressing differences. Quizzes and Exercises included.
Language(s): English

Program: 10 Great Dates for Empty Nesters
Contact Info: David and Claudia Arp; 703-444-4505; arps@marriagealive.com; www.marriagealive.com
Year Developed: 2004
Program Length: 20-25 hours
Description: Teach-out-of-the-box program; includes book with 10 tear-out duplicate dating exercises with empty nest couples topics. NOTE: DVD is general 10 Great Dates DVD used in basic program but book is empty nest specific. Ten date launches and leader's guide.
Language(s): English

Program: Loving Relationships
Contact Info: Rita DeMaria, Ph.D. and Veronica Haggerty, MA; 215-628-2450; MarriageDoctor@aol.com; www.PaMRC.com
Year Developed: 2008
Program Length: 16 hours
Description: Eight lessons 1 1/2 to 2 hours in length. Each lesson has one to three exercises and or handouts for participants to do individually, as a couple or in small groups. All lessons provide for group discussions and has detailed Leader Guide instructions.
Language(s): English

Program: PREP
Contact Info: 800-366-0166; info@prepinc.com; www.prepinc.com
Year Developed: 1980
Program Length: 12 hours
Description: PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) is one of the most comprehensive and well respected marriage enhancing programs available. PREP is a skills based and principles-building curriculum designed to help partners increase their positive connections.
Language(s): English, Spanish

Program: Second Half of Marriage
Contact Info: David and Claudia Arp; 703-444-4505; arps@marriagealive.com; www.marriagealive.com
Year Developed: 1996, 2000
Program Length: 10 hours
Description: Teach-out-of-the-box program; includes DVD with 9 sessions, Leader's Guide, and Second Half book with participant's guide and exercises. Great for couples entering or in the empty nest years. Faith-based and good for small groups. Each participant needs a book.
Language(s): English