Marriage Strengthening Seminars
Ken & Connie Clark, Ph.D., CCBT

Christian Counseling of McPherson
1233 North Main
McPherson, Kansas 67460
(316) 241-3736

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following topics are available for seminars or presentations. Typically, four topics are covered in the "traditional weekend" seminar (Friday, Sat). Each topic takes approximately 1-1½ hours. Every topic is presented from a Biblical perspective.

· His Needs, Her Needs
· Protecting Your Marriage
· Couple Communication
· Making Time For Great Things
· The Blended Family
· How To Be a Parent & Partner
· Making God a Member of Your Family
· Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage
· Understand Your Mate's Personality
· Financial Plans and Budgeting
· 10 Steps for Resolving Couple Conflicts

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE IS:

Friday
6:30 - 7:00 pm Check In
7:30 - 8:00 pm Group Activity
8:00 - 9:00 pm Topic Presentation
Saturday
8:30 - 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 - 10:15 am Topic Presentation
10:15 - 10:30 am Break
10:30 - 12:00 pm Topic Presentation
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch/Free Time
1:30 - 3:00 pm Topic Presentation
3:00 - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 - 4:00 pm Closing

Time schedules can vary due to your ideas and suggestions.

Seminars can be presented in several formats to suit your needs.

TRADITIONAL WEEKEND: Starts on Friday night, runs through mid-afternoon Saturday. This can be held at a retreat center, hotel or your church.

TOPIC PRESENTATION: This can be a 
1 - 3 hour presentation of selected topic(s) on a weekend day or evening. 

LOCAL FORMAT: Churches in McPherson and surrounding area have the option of presentations on weeknights. 

Ken and Connie Clark

Connie Clark has a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. She has been in private practice and presenting seminars for 8 years. She has worked as a psychotherapist at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas and has been a Professor of Psychology at Eastern New Mexico University. She is an active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, American Counselors Association and the Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couple Education. She also writes a counseling column entitled "Family Life" for the local newspaper. 

Ken Clark is a successful businessman of 20 years in the energy industry. He will graduate from the University of Phoenix with a BS in Business in 2002. He is certified as a Couple Communication Instructor and is certified as a PREPARE/ENRICH counselor. He teaches Sunday School with his wife at their church on various marriage and family topics.

As a couple, the Clarks are members of the Covenant Church. They have three children and enjoy boating, fishing and camping as a family.

COSTS

We ask that a love offering be taken for the cost of the seminar/presentation. However, we do ask that our travel, food and lodging be paid for. You can estimate our costs based on travel distance from McPherson, Kansas.
Car $0.30 per mile
Food $60/day (2 people)
Lodging $70/day

Under 180 miles - 1 day lodging and food
180 - 300 miles- 2 days lodging / food
>300 miles - by arrangement (usually fly)

"May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other." I Thessalonians 3:12

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

"Excellent Seminar! Meaningful and helpful for newlyweds as well as those married for over 35 years as we have been."
Physician and Wife

"The presentation was most informative, inspiring, and wonderfully received."
Pastor 

"Ken & Connie are a dynamic speaking team. The seminar was packed full of helpful information."
Engaged Couple

"What a blessing to see a Christian couple have such a passion for strengthening marriages."
Pastoral Counselor