Marriage Enrichment Retreat
The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) of Naval District Washington (NDW) is sponsoring and hosting a Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER). The next one will be held Jan. 20-22 and Feb. 10-12 at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City Md. The Marriage Enrichment Retreat (MER) is intended to help married couples build their relationship skills. The MER employs a combination of instruction, group and private discussions, exercises, and free time designed to help each couple grown their relationship in a relaxed and inviting environment free from every-day pressures and distractions. MERs are open to all active duty and immediate family and members of the reserve component in an active duty status and their immediate family. It is absolutely free, including meals and lodging. Childcare is NOT provided.
PAIRS Retreat
A PAIRS Retreats will be hosted on March 10-12 at the Turf VaResortsport in Ellicott City, Md. The PAIRS program teach specific and easily learned tools for successful communication. Previous attendance at either a Marriage Enrichment Retreat or Fighting for Your Marriage workshop are helpful but not required. PAIRS retreats are open to all active duty and immediate family and members of the reserve component in an active duty status and their immediate family. It is absolutely free, including meals and lodging. Childcare is NOT provided.
Personal Resiliency Retreat
NDW CREDO is also offering a weekend Personal Resiliency Retreat (PRR) for active duty individuals and/or their family members. The next one will be held Jan. 27-29 and the next course will not be held until January 27-29 2017. PRR is held at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City Md. PRR is designed to assist participants in fostering positive personal growth and self-awareness. On this retreat, participants will find a wealth of practical ideas and tips for personal growth that leads to increased resiliency. Through various activities, participants learn to explore who they are, how the past has shaped who they are today, and the type of person they wish to become. Participants are prepared and encouraged to develop skills that enhance physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of their lives. PRRs are open to all active duty and dependents over 18 and older, and members of the reserve component in an active status and their dependents. It is absolutely free, including meals and lodging.
Fighting For Your Marriage
Fighting for your Marriage is a two-day workshop for couples preparing for marriage, newly married couples, and for couples who have been married for some time and are looking to “tune-up” their relationship. The next one will be held on Feb. 17-18. This workshop is ideal for couples going through significant life-changes such as having a child, deployments, and retirement. Fighting for your Marriage is a PREP (Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program) workshop that is recognized as one of the well-respected relationship-strengthening programs available. PREP is built upon solid research in the area of couple relationships, psychology, sociology and education. This workshop is open to all military (Active, Reserve, and Retired), DOD personnel, and dependents.
For more information about upcoming CREDO programs visit: www.facebook.com/NDW-CREDO
To register for an event e-mail: credo.ndw.fcm@navy.mil or call (202) 404-8831/8828
