COURSE CONTENT
LET'S NEGOTIATE: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE POLICY OF JOINT AGREEMENT
This five-lesson class is intended for couples who are familiar with Dr. Harley's concepts (Level Two). Each lesson will require about one hour to complete and involves reading and couple discussion. It is recommended that a couple complete a minimum of one lesson per week.
The lesson content is as follows:
Lesson 1: The Giver and the Taker
Lesson 2: The Policy of Joint Agreement
Lesson 3: The Four Guidelines for Negotiation
Lesson 4: Review
Lesson 5: Building Compatibility
Participant’s Agreement
The Four Gifts of Love® Online Institute is an educational program only and not intended as therapy or to replace therapy.
As a participant, you understand that your experience in this Class, in part or in whole, may create new perceptions and a range of feelings that at times may include uncomfortable emotions. It is always an option for each individual to choose to participate or not to participate in the assignments based on one’s own comfort level. Clearly understand that it is always your choice as to participate.
Your Class participation declares your agreement with the above statements.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are aware or become aware of current physical abuse and/or current infidelity in your relationship, we recommend that you first eliminate those issues before taking this class. For instances of current infidelity, we recommend going through the process explained in Surviving an Affair (Harley/Chalmers, Revell, 1998, 2013) to ensure that extraordinary precautions are being followed for no contact with the lover; and for current physical abuse, we recommend reading Dr. Harley's book, Love Busters, Revised and Expanded Edition (Revell, 1992, 1997, 2008, 2016) and, if needed, obtain professional help to ensure a zero tolerance for physical abuse before starting this course.
