Much information will be covered in each class. You will gain the most meaning from this course as you come prepared and participate actively. The following class guidelines are designed to help us maintain focus and productivity while we are together. These guidelines also work as we hold family councils, "executive team" meetings, and meet with accountability partners or mentors.
Confidentiality and Loyalty to the Absent: Personal information shared in the class remains in the class. We are not going to "tattle" on people who aren't in the class. You are invited to share personal experiences in the class - many times our experiences can help strengthen others. Be careful not to share information that would embarrass your spouse or others. And be careful about disclosing highly personal, sensitive information with other class members.
Brevity: Keep your comments brief so that others can also participate.
Balance: You may speak as often as time allows, as long as you give other class members an equal opportunity to speak and share experiences.
Patience and Kindness: As you learn new skills, be patient and kind to your spouse, yourself, and other class members. Obviously, this goes for the time you spend at home as well as in class.
Encouragement: Encourage other participants in the class, and encourage your spouse as you work together to develop new skills and habits.
Forgiveness: Everyone makes mistakes, even after being taught new ways of doing things. Learn to forgive yourself and others. And then move on. That's just a good rule to follow in all parts of our lives.
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