51 Creative Ideas for Marriage Mentors51 Creative Ideas for Marriage Mentors offers an "idea box" of activities and innovative ways to deepen relationships between mentoring couples. It can be used in any of the three areas of the marriage mentoring triad:
Creative ideas for marriage mentors are grouped into these three areas. There is also an entire section of ideas appropriate for mentoring any couple. With activities that vary from quickly implemented suggestions to more involved interactions, this easy-to-use reference will help alleviate the stress of couples overwhelmed by mentoring . . . and take experienced mentors to a whole new level. Designed to work on its own or in tandem with the Parrotts' other marriage mentoring resources, 51 Creative Ideas for Marriage Mentors will inspire fresh ideas, increase a sense of vision for the marriage mentoring process, and build the confidence of all marriage mentors, regardless of age or stage. |
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Contents
Acknowledgments | 11 |
Getting Big Results from This Little Book | 13 |
PART ONE IDEAS FOR MENTORING ANY COUPLE | 19 |
Practice the ThirtySecond Rule | 21 |
Curb Marriage Gossip | 22 |
Place a Photo of Your Mentoree Couple in Your Home | 24 |
Keep Contact Information Handy | 25 |
Send a Word of Encouragement | 26 |
Your Additional Ideas for Mentoring Engaged and Newlywed Couples | 63 |
PART THREE | 65 |
IDEAS FOR MENTORING COUPLES MOVING FROM GOOD TO GREAT 28 Dream Big | 67 |
Find Inspiration Around You | 69 |
Turn the Tables | 71 |
More Time or More Money? | 73 |
The Most Influential Person | 75 |
Homeward Bound | 76 |
Ask the One Question That Could Change Their Marriage | 27 |
Pass Along a Helpful Article or Email | 29 |
Teach the Single Most Powerful Marriage Principle | 30 |
Let Them Know about a Local Marriage Seminar | 32 |
Be Aware of Whats On | 34 |
Open the Church Doors | 35 |
Practice OldFashioned Hospitality | 36 |
Be One of the First to Send a Christmas Greeting | 37 |
Double Your Serve | 38 |
Remember Their Anniversary | 40 |
Your Additional Ideas for Mentoring Any Couple | 41 |
PART TWO IDEAS FOR MENTORING ENGAGED AND NEWLYWED COUPLES | 43 |
Identify Their Top Ten Needs | 45 |
Help Them Sink Their Roots Down Deep | 47 |
Cautiously Connect with Your Mentorees Parents | 49 |
Do Some Coupon Cutting | 51 |
Consider a Babysitting Opportunity | 52 |
Give the InLaw Inventory | 53 |
Make a Splash with a LowCost Gift | 55 |
Chart Their Spiritual Journey | 56 |
Make Their First Noel One to Remember | 58 |
Explore Their Roles | 59 |
Note the Little Things | 60 |
Envision Their Golden Anniversary | 62 |
I Love You More Than | 77 |
Decisions Decisions | 78 |
Monkey See Monkey Do | 79 |
Start a Date Club | 80 |
Pay Now Play Later | 82 |
The Big Question | 84 |
Your Additional Ideas for Mentoring Couples Moving from Good to Great | 85 |
PART FOUR IDEAS FOR MENTORING COUPLES IN DISTRESS | 87 |
Take Inventory | 89 |
Steer Clear of the NumberOne Marriage Problem | 91 |
Turn Murphys Law on Its Ear | 93 |
What Would You Miss? | 95 |
Reveal the Two Most Overlooked Romantic Phrases | 97 |
Give Them a Reputation to Uphold | 98 |
The CouplesCommunication Strengths Finder | 99 |
Explore the Lesson of an Old Farm Couple | 101 |
Avoid the Blame Game | 103 |
Shoulda Coulda Woulda | 105 |
Whats Your Favorite? | 107 |
What Have You Been Looking For? | 109 |
Your Additional Ideas for Mentoring Couples in Distress | 112 |
Where Do We Go from Here? | 115 |
Notes | 117 |