tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19116471084891733942024-02-19T03:17:22.419-06:00Making Marriages More Passionate: Courses Taught By LDS Therapist Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-FifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-35822422716466261512014-08-24T22:32:00.000-05:002014-08-24T22:49:11.919-05:00My Blog Site is MOVING!!<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Going forward, <span style="color: cyan;">I will be blogging on my professional website </span>(rather than maintaining two sites).</span> <br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">You will find information about my practice, courses, podcasts and articles there. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please visit </span><span style="color: #9fc5e8; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.finlayson-fife.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">www.finlayson-fife.com</a></span><br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-17321273366333728672014-08-13T13:09:00.000-05:002014-08-24T22:43:23.725-05:00NEW Online Course for LDS Women <h2>
<b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">The Art of Desire</span></b></h2>
Saturdays at 8:30 Central Time<br />
<b>September 27th through October 25th, 2014</b><br />
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9;">CLASS 1: September 27th</span><br />
<b>Understanding and overcoming women's cultural and psychological barriers to desire.</b><br />
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CLASS 2: <b>October 4th</b></span><br />
<b>The art of desire: Authenticity and its relationship to passion</b><br />
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CLASS 3 <b>: October 11th</b></span><br />
<b>The art of female arousal: Physical and psychological </b><br />
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CLASS 4<b>: October 25th</b></span><br />
<b>Sexual self-development: Including the how-tos of orgasm and sexual thought. </b><br />
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<b>This is a class for women only and will allow open conversations about the deep potential and challenges specific to female sexuality. This course will help you develop a stronger relationship to yourself and is open to those in a relationship or currently single who want to have a healthier relationship to their sexuality in an LDS context. </b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-18970077641626406912014-05-11T23:23:00.001-05:002014-06-16T17:24:41.928-05:00SAVE THE DATE! New York City Sexuality Workshops : June 14, 2014!<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">I am coming to New York City</span> June 14th and offering two workshops!</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: cyan;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Women's Sexuality Workshop</span></b></span><br />
Come and learn about the art of desire ---(a key aspect of our strength and authenticity as women)--and how our capacity for and comfort with desire relates to our sexual selves. This workshop will explore elements of our LDS culture that are inhibiting to our sexual self confidence as well as elements of our theology that are liberating and permission-giving. We will also discuss how to deepen sexual self-awareness and ultimately help you create a relationship that is more passionate and a truer reflection of your authentic self.<br />
<b><br /></b><b><span style="color: #b4a7d6;">Saturday June 14th</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #b4a7d6;">9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.</span><br />
Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-29193269159587426492014-03-16T02:07:00.000-05:002014-03-16T20:47:35.472-05:00Terrific blogpost Terrific blogpost from "Out of the Best Blogs" about my recent podcast with Natasha Helfer Parker and Dan Wotherspoon<br />
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<a href="http://www.outofthebestblogs.com/2014/03/14/actually-its-not-about-the-sex-its-about-something-more/">http://www.outofthebestblogs.com/2014/03/14/actually-its-not-about-the-sex-its-about-something-more/</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-61273697270000581522014-03-09T19:00:00.000-05:002014-03-13T23:02:07.740-05:00COURSE RECORDINGS FOR SALE!<span style="font-size: 21px;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Strengthening Your Relationship Course </span></b></span>and the<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="color: #99ff99;">Enhancing Sexual Intimacy Course Recordings are now available </span></b></span>for purchase. These classes, designed specifically for LDS Couples, are available in video form with accompanying outlines and assignments corresponding to each class (delivered electronically). The two courses combined offer <b>more than 20 hours of class instruction</b>. They are very popular and a<b> cost-effective way</b> to understand and attend to the challenges in your emotional and sexual relationship, while in the privacy and comfort of your own home.<br />
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<span style="color: #66cccc;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b>Strengthening Your Relationship Course Content:</b></span></span><br />
Class 1: The Universal Challenge of Emotional Intimacy<br />
Class 2: Relational Losing Strategies: When and Why We Use Them.<br />
Class 3: Defining Your Relational Dance: What You And Your Spouse Do to Interfere with Emotional Intimacy<br />
Class 4: Relational Winning Strategies: Getting More of What You Want<br />
Class 5: Effective Speaking: Boundaries and Empathy.<br />
Class 6: Empathic Listening: Generosity and Accountability.<br />
<span style="color: #ccffff;">Classes are 65 to 95 minutes in length. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #99ff99;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><b>Enhancing Sexual Intimacy Course Content</b></span></span><br />
Class 1: Sexuality and Dissatisfaction: When sex isn't natural.<br />
Class 2: Roadblocks to Sexual Desire: Psychological and Cultural Barriers.<br />
Class 3: Roadblocks to Sexual Fulfillment: Reconciling Love and Desire.<br />
Class 4: Understanding Your Relational Barriers to Passion.<br />
Class 5: Claiming your Sexuality: The Will to Desire.<br />
Class 6: Deepening The Passion: Solidifying Your Connection.<br />
Class 7: Fantasy and Communication: Bringing Desires into the Relationship.<br />
<span style="color: #ccffff;">Classes are 60 to 100 minutes in length.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #99ff99;"><span style="color: #ccffff;">The Strengthening Your Relationship Course is an excellent foundation for the Enhancing Sexual Intimacy Course. While not required, it is recommended that you take the relationship course first or in conjunction with the sexuality course.</span> </span></b><br />
<b>These courses are on-line. Therefore there will be a video element that allows you to see powerpoint slides, watch videos selected by the instructor to demonstrate principles, and see the instructor (me) throughout the class. </b><br />
<b><br /></b><b><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Monthly "OFFICE HOURS" are now available when you can call in and speak with me to get input and feedback around specific principles in the class series. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Please see the right-side column to purchase one or both courses</span>. If you have any questions about the courses, please send a message through my <a href="http://www.finlayson-fife.com/html/contact.html">contact form</a>.</b><br />
<b style="color: magenta;"><br /></b><b>(UNSOLICITED)<span style="color: magenta;"> COMMENTS </span>FROM PREVIOUS<span style="color: magenta;"> COURSE PARTICIPANTS:</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #d9d2e9;"><b><br /></b><b>"I've been meaning to write and thank you for both of your classes. ... I can honestly say that your classes have invigorated and reinvented our marriage. Both of us have been happier than we've been in years --- probably the happiest we've ever been. Our daughter said to me recently that she noticed that my husband and i have been so much more positive and happy. I cannot tell you how wonderful this all is! Just know that you are doing really good, important, lasting work! Thank you so much! --- S.D. 2013 class participant.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cfe2f3;">"We've been going through your course, and feel we've started making much needed changes in our marriage. We so appreciate the tools you're teaching us to use." --- J.L. 2013 class participant.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #d9d2e9;">" I just started listening to the relationship course again. They are SOOO good! I have read SEVERAL dozen marriage / relationship books. Other than John Gottman's books, these 2 courses are the best. I feel they are really giving me something I can do. ... Even though I do see some things that I can say "my wife is doing that", it is REALLY making me think hard about ME and MY role -- enough where I am now listening and not even thinking about her, but just about how I have contributed and where I need to change. I expected that these wouldn't just be for my wife, but I am surprised at (with your insight and articulation) just how much I am focusing on myself". --N.B. 2013 class participant. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cfe2f3;">"Thank you for teaching this class. We had a wonderful experience with both the "Strengthening Your Relationship" and the "Enhancing Sexuality" courses. I found the assignments particularly helpful. Going through them allowed me to process what I learned in the classes and apply it to myself. Doing that helped me identify a lot of things I need to confront to improve my relationship to my own sexuality and my sexual connection with my husband. I feel like I'm leaving the course with tools in my tool box to deal with my avoidance of sex, a problem I now see more clearly." ---S.R. 2013 class participant. </span></b><br />
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<b>"Your course is super hard to go through, because I'm not focusing on what my spouse does. For the first time I'm starting to see myself in a more real way and it hurts and is sobering, but it's also the first time I've really felt like 1) I know what's going on, and 2) what I can do about it. Those two conundrums eluded me for many years. </b></span><br />
<span style="color: #d9d2e9;"><b>Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, and for being a real person when training us. </b><b>I particularly liked that you talked about your contribution when getting ready for church. I've never heard a counselor (and I've talked to many by myself when I was younger) talk about themselves that way. It was very helpful in allowing me to look at myself in a more honest way. It's a very compassionate way to lead." --- J.C. 2013 class participant. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #cfe2f3;">"I would have to say that my wife and I have a
pretty amazing marriage. We have known each other since we were six and
dated through High School and she even waited for me through a mission.
So we took the Strengthening your Relationship Course with what I
would say a very stable and loving marriage. With that said, I think
that through this course we have been able to reach a new, higher level
of love and trust. Jennifer was able to explain things that just made
sense to both of us. Each of her stories were relevant and powerful.
She was able to combine the practical with the Spiritual in a seamless
manner that inspired both of us to try and stretch by applying the
principles that she taught. From the lessons taught in this class we
have been able to discuss things that we never thought we could talk
about and from this we have become closer to each other. We continue to
tell everyone we can about this class and Jennifer's practice. We
can't thank Jennifer enough for her knowledge and willingness to share
it with others. This class was easy to participate in and made it
possible to ask questions and express concerns without ever feeling
embarrassed or afraid. This class isn't just for those that are having
problems. Jennifer's classes are for every couple that wants to develop
a more intimate relationship." --- H. H. 2013 class participant</span></b><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-23863842859946053792014-03-09T15:00:00.000-05:002014-06-04T00:34:59.186-05:00Adding "OFFICE HOURS" for those who have Purchased the Course Recordings<span style="color: #d9d2e9;">I will be next available on June 28th at 8:30</span> Central Time <span style="color: #b4a7d6;">via conference call</span><span style="color: #d9d2e9;"> to answer any questions you may have while going through the course material. </span> This is an opportunity to ask for examples or clarification on any of the concepts in the "Strengthening Your Relationship" or "Enhancing Sexual Intimacy" courses. The conference call is free of charge and will be offered approximately once each month for those who have purchased the course recordings.<br />
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If you have purchased one or both of the course recordings, call in information will be sent to your email in the week prior to the call. Put it on your calendar and write down questions you may have in the meantime. <br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-20551203543815052242014-03-06T23:55:00.003-06:002014-03-06T23:55:42.496-06:00Podcast: "Mormonism's Modesty and Sexuality Discourse"Dan Wootherspoon, host of "Mormon Matters" interviews me and Natasha Helfer Parker about the messaging around modesty and sexuality and how to teach our values in more productive ways:<br />
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<a href="http://mormonmatters.org/2014/03/03/215-mormonisms-modesty-and-sexuality-discourse/">http://mormonmatters.org/2014/03/03/215-mormonisms-modesty-and-sexuality-discourse/</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-17896867978842732112014-03-06T23:45:00.001-06:002014-03-06T23:45:10.790-06:00Salt Lake Tribune Article on Modesty"'Far from protecting females from seeking male approval, the rhetoric on modesty unwittingly reinforces it. At the same time we are taught that pleasing men through sexual availability is unnecessary, we are taught to please men and God by covering and suppressing our sexuality.' Either way women are sexual objects".<br />
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Peggy Fletcher Stack quotes my recent Exponent II article.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/57592727-80/women-modesty-lds-mormon.html.csp?page=1">http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/57592727-80/women-modesty-lds-mormon.html.csp?page=1</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-293174521440854682014-02-20T00:22:00.002-06:002014-02-20T20:46:15.605-06:00Exponent II Article on ModestyArticle I wrote on LDS <span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Modesty</span> dicourse. You can read it here: (Just scroll down a few pages to find the article)<br />
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<a href="http://www.exponentii.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Exponent-II-Magazine_Winter-2014-Edition-4-website.pdf">http://www.exponentii.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Exponent-II-Magazine_Winter-2014-Edition-4-website.pdf</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-86222543084916105552014-02-20T00:14:00.000-06:002014-02-20T20:46:42.515-06:00Podcast: Healthy Perspectives on SexualityBill Reel, host of Mormon Discussion, interviews me about <span style="color: #b4a7d6;">healthy sexuality</span> in a LDS context. You can listen to that interview here:<br />
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<a href="http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2014/02/13/jennifer-finlayson-fife-lds-sexuality/">http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2014/02/13/jennifer-finlayson-fife-lds-sexuality/</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-82403110165713807522014-01-28T19:07:00.000-06:002014-01-29T00:17:19.182-06:00Previous Course Participant Blogged About Her Experience of the 2013 Courses. See what one class participant wrote on her blog about her experience taking the classes:<br />
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<a href="http://www.scarlettcalledscout.com/2013/12/13/real-intimacy/"><span style="color: #d9d2e9;">http://www.scarlettcalledscout.com/2013/12/13/real-intimacy/</span></a> <br />
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These courses are now available for purchase! See the purchase links on the right hand column. Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-18984953428451815642014-01-28T18:30:00.000-06:002014-01-29T00:14:05.318-06:00Blog post on Rational Faiths blog on Gender Role ideology and it's effect on female desire<a href="http://rationalfaiths.com/lets-talk-sex/"><span style="color: #d9d2e9;">http://rationalfaiths.com/lets-talk-sex/</span></a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-44413304116907915622012-11-01T22:11:00.000-05:002014-01-29T00:15:10.424-06:00Mormon Women Project InterviewI was interviewed recently by the <b><span style="color: #b4a7d6;">Mormon Women Project</span></b> about my work with LDS women around the subject of<b> sexual intimacy</b>. You can read the interview here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.mormonwomen.com/2012/10/30/the-intimate-side-of-marriage/"><span style="color: #d9d2e9;">http://www.mormonwomen.com/2012/10/30/the-intimate-side-of-marriage/</span></a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-67379161604576872122012-09-09T22:40:00.000-05:002014-01-28T23:40:53.536-06:00Recording of the "Women and the LDS Church Conference'". Below is the recording link for the <span style="color: #b4a7d6;">"Women and the LDS Church Conference'"</span> held at the University of Utah last month. I presented on the subject of LDS women and sexual agency in the second session (analytical perspectives) as the second speaker.<br />
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<a href="http://stream.utah.edu/m/show_grouping.php?g=f321f0ce5baecd2505">http://stream.utah.edu/m/show_grouping.php?g=f321f0ce5baecd2505</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-43751828757939403082012-08-31T22:45:00.000-05:002013-01-23T22:46:01.910-06:00Podcast exploring topic of Evil and Sufferinghttp://mormonmatters.org/2012/08/15/119-121-the-problem-of-evil-and-suffering/Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-68089243640250178162012-05-30T09:49:00.000-05:002012-05-30T09:51:01.902-05:00Presenting at Conference: Women and the LDS Church: Historical and Contemporary PerspectivesConference will take place in SLC on August 24th and 25th. For more information, please go to http://www.thc.utah.edu/?&pageId=6466Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-73760251740757061432012-05-30T09:46:00.000-05:002014-04-10T19:41:05.228-05:00Podcast : How to be a feminist and a MormonI was invited to be apart of a panel discussion with Claudia Bushman and Jana Riess, moderated by Chelsea Fife, on navigating faith as an LDS woman. To listen go to:<a href="http://mormonmatters.org/2012/05/23/98-99-middle-way-mormonism-and-women/"></a>
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-19840426408190619702011-11-05T23:08:00.008-05:002011-11-05T23:20:48.567-05:00Podcast on LDS conceptions of Obedience and Agency"Mormon Matters" invited me to participate in this panel discussion regarding the treatment of the concepts of obedience and agency in the Church. You can listen to the discussion here:<br /><br /><a href="http://mormonmatters.org/2011/11/01/58-obedience-and-agency/">http://mormonmatters.org/2011/11/01/58-obedience-and-agency/</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-37153178676126131072011-09-28T19:51:00.005-05:002011-09-28T19:59:20.091-05:00Podcast on LDS Conceptions of Motherhood"Mormon Matters" invited me to participate in this panel discussion on <a href="http://mormonmatters.org/2011/08/30/49-mormonism%e2%80%99s-messages-about-motherhood/">Mormonism's Messages about Motherhood</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-25561204629639857602011-09-28T19:44:00.003-05:002011-09-28T19:49:12.637-05:00Podcast on Guilt and ShameMormon Matters invited me to participate in this panel discussion on <a href="http://mormonmatters.org/2011/09/14/51-the-dynamics-of-guilt-and-shame/">The Dynamics of Guilt and Shame</a>.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-14488682253676989312011-06-29T00:35:00.023-05:002011-11-02T00:06:09.034-05:00PRESENTING IN SLC September 23rd and 24th, 2011<span style="color:#66cccc;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>UPDATE: (Written October 22, 2011) I am planning to return to SLC to do another class series in 2012 similar to the structure of the classes in September of 2011 (although the content and specifics of these classes continues to evolve). Details of these events will follow in the coming weeks:</strong></span><br /></span><br /><br /><strong> I will be presenting in SLC</strong> on the subject of <strong>sexuality and desire</strong> to LDS women and couples. (Two events --- See below):<br /><br /><strong><br />FRIDAY, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. : LDS Women and Sexual Desire:</strong><br />I will be speaking to LDS women about the cultural and psychological barriers to desire comon to many LDS women, as well as how to shift one's relationship to sexuality to make it more pleasurable and desirable. This presentation will be held on Friday the 23rd of September, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. COST: $25/person ($20/person if you bring a friend).<br /><strong><br />SATURDAY, September 24th, at 10:00 a.m.: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy for LDS Couples:</strong><br />I will be speaking to LDS couples about interpersonal dynamics and realities that interfere with desire and attraction in long-term relationships, as well as how to understand and address these relational challenges as a couple. (You do not have to come as a couple to attend this seminar). The seminar will include presentation and discussion. I will also send you home with exercises that you can work on together. This event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and go until 12:30 noon, and will resume again at 2:00 and go until 4:30. COST: $75 / couple. $40 / individual. You can also purchase half-day tuition for $40 per couple if you cannot make the entire event. <br /> <br /><strong><br />LOCATION: First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City, 777 South 1300 East in Salt Lake City, 84102. Events will be held in Keck Hall. <br /></strong><br /><br />(I will also be available on Saturday evening for one on one meetings with any individual or couple who would like some individual input from me. Please contact me for pricing and availability.) <br /><br />If you have any questions, or would like to receive email updates, please contact me through my <a href="http://www.finlayson-fife.com/html/contact.html">contact form</a>. Hope to see you there!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-68038092833813198282011-06-25T12:39:00.000-05:002014-03-09T23:41:50.399-05:00Mormon Stories Podcast : Sexual Agency in LDS womenI was interviewed on Mormon Stories in December about the subject of my dissertation (LDS women and sexuality) and my work with LDS couples on sexuality issues. If you'd like to listen, please go to<br />
<a href="http://www.mormonstories.org/?p=1384">www.mormonstories.org/?p=1384</a>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-75866562431944423912011-03-22T15:03:00.005-05:002011-04-21T00:49:06.224-05:00CURRENT ONLINE CLASS LISTINGSI am offering the <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#66cccc;">Strengthening Your Relationship</span></strong> On-line Course again <strong><span style="color:#66cccc;">April 23 through June 11th (with no class held on May 14th or 21st)</span></strong>Classes will be held Saturday Evenings at 9:00 p.m., CST. (See below for course content information and the sidebar to sign up).<br /><br /><br />I am also offering the<strong> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#99ff99;">Enhancing Sexual Intimacy</span></strong> On -line Course for LDS Couples <strong><span style="color:#99ff99;">April 22 - June 10th (with no class on May 20th). </span></strong>Classes will be held Friday evenings at 9:30 p.m. CST. (See below for course content information and the sidebar to sign up).<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#66cccc;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Strengthening Your Relationship Course Content:</strong></span><br /></span><br />Class 1: The Universal Challenge of Emotional Intimacy<br /><br />Class 2: Relational Losing Strategies: When and Why We Use Them.<br /><br />Class 3: Defining Your Relational Dance: What You And Your Spouse Do to Interfere with Emotional Intimacy<br /><br />Class 4: Relational Winning Strategies: Getting More of What You Want<br /><br />Class 5: Effective Speaking: Boundaries and Empathy.<br /><br />Class 6: Empathic Listening: Generosity and Accountability.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ccffff;">Classes are 70 minutes in length.<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#99ff99;">Enhancing Sexual Intimacy Course Content</span></strong></p><p>Class 1<strong>:</strong> Sexuality and Dissatisfaction: When sex isn't natural.</p><p>Class 2: Roadblocks to Sexual Desire: Psychological and Cultural Barriers.</p><p>Class 3: Roadblocks to Sexual Fulfillment: Reconciling Love and Desire. </p><p>Class 4: Understanding Your Relational Barriers to Passion. </p><p>Class 5: Claiming your Sexuality: The Will to Desire. </p><p>Class 6: Deepening The Passion: Solidifying Your Connection. </p><p>Class 7: Fantasy and Communication: Bringing Desires into the Relationship.</p><p><span style="color:#ccffff;">Classes are 50 minutes in length.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ff99;"><span style="color:#ccffff;"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ff99;"><span style="color:#ccffff;"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ff99;"><span style="color:#ccffff;"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ff99;"><span style="color:#ccffff;">The Strengthening Your Relationship Course is an excellent foundation for the Enhancing Sexual Intimacy Course. While not required, it is recommended that you take the relationship course first or in conjunction with the sexuality course.</span> </span></strong></p><p><strong>These courses are on-line. Therefore there will be a video element that allows you to see powerpoint slides, watch videos selected by the instructor to demonstrate principles, and see the instructor (me) throughout the class. You will simultaneously be on conference call so you can ask questions as needed. This format allows you to attend and learn while maintaining privacy if desired.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#66cccc;"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#66cccc;"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#66cccc;"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#66cccc;">All classes are RECORDED and sent to the participants</span>. So if you or your spouse is not able to attend a class, you can watch it after the fact.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Please see the column to the right for Class Sign-ups and deadlines. If you have any questions about the courses, please send a message through my <a href="http://www.finlayson-fife.com/html/contact.html">contact form</a>, and let me know if you'd like to receive email updates about this class.<br /></strong><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ffff;"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ffff;"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ffff;"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ffff;"></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#99ffff;"></span></strong></p><strong><span style="color:#99ffff;">C</span></strong><strong><span style="color:#99ffff;">OURSE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS:</span></strong> <p></p><p><span style="color:#ccffff;"><em>"I have found great value in Jennifer's courses. The curriculum is very practical and broken down in an easy way. I was able to begin making changes in my relationship right away. Jennifer is a fantastic instructor!"</em> Rachel R., Glencoe, IL</span></p><p><strong><em>"Taking Jennifer's Strengthening Relationships course with my husband has significantly improved the quality of our marriage by providing us with concrete tools to communicate better. The insights and principles she presents have been invaluable in working towards a healthy eternal marriage. I would hightly recommend the class to newlyweds and not-so-newly weds alike."</em></strong> Stacy H., Wilmette, IL</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-91531256357686902032011-01-11T12:13:00.007-06:002011-02-19T14:48:49.936-06:00Presenting in Manhattan, March 12th at 7:00 p.m.Presenting to <strong>LDS women</strong> in <strong>NYC</strong> on the subject of <strong>sexuality and desire:</strong> How to attend to the roadblocks to desire in your relationship and within yourself, and to find more satisfaction in the sexual realm. Presentation will be 2 hours and the cost is $40/person. The venue is small and space will be limited to 30 people. So registration will be first come, first serve. If you know you'd like to attend, please <a href="http://www.finlayson-fife.com/html/contact.html">contact me</a> to hold your spot and get the address for the event. People have begun signing up, so if you know you'd like to attend, let me know ASAP.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911647108489173394.post-64334139015093556682011-01-09T22:51:00.007-06:002011-01-10T00:01:42.559-06:00Presenting in Winnetka, IL April 7th. Free Lecture<strong>Developing Solid Boundaries and Self-Esteem: The Foundation of Happier, Healthier Relationships</strong> <br />Free lecture sponsored by The Meadows. Earn 1.5 continuing education credits. For professionals and lay people. <br />Location: Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093<br />Thursday, April 7th, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Please <a href="http://www.finlayson-fife.com/html/contact.html">contact me</a> if you would like more information.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831012620963047064noreply@blogger.com