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| E. C. and Nancy Hurley |
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Military marriages face unque challenges. In addition to regular marital
adjustments, military families face the worries of surviving combat
deployments, the adjustments of deployment separations and reunions (redeployments), and frequent changes due to life in a combat zone.
Soldiers and family members often face adjustment challenges with
deployment cycles of preparing to be apart during deployment and then
adjusting to each other's space and roles once back together. Eveyone
needs some time to themselves and couples adjust to time together.
Some soldiers return with signs of combat stress including anger,
impulsive reactions, isolation from family often spending hours on the
computer or video games, and the inability to enjoy activities they one
time enjoyed - even marital fun times. These are common signs of
soldiers who have been "downrange." These responses further
complicate marital relations.
E. C. Hurley has been conducting marriage retreats for military couples
since 1974. The first retreat was for Army drill sergeants at Ft Knox, KY.
The retreat site was Monmouth Cave National Park, KY. Since that
time he has conducted couples retreats in Germany, Denmark, England,
Korea, and numberous locations throughout the United States. Being
retired from the Army after 30 years of service, E. C. and Nancy Hurley
understand the demands of military life; they are committed to serving
military couples by providing couples retreats which are practical
(couples say it helps), fun, and creates lasting positive memories.
Retreats are held at quiet settings both in middle-Tennessee,
Land-Between-the-Lakes area, and a retreat location on the Florida
Gulf Coast.
We offer 2 reteat formats:
Classic retreat - let's enrich our relationship
Success stories in marriage
Predictible stages of marriage (understanding
what's happening & future)
Growing deeper in awareness of self and spouse
Resolving Conflicts
Preparing for the future
Advanced Retreat - Growing through Complex Issues
December 2-4, 2011 & March 2-4, 2012
Paris Landing State Park
Cost: $150 for 2 nights lodging and weekend seminar
(meals extra and available at the lodge restaurant)
Celebrating our strengths as a couple
How deployment changes us - and how to reclaim life
Egg shells, blame, resentment and impulsive anger issues
Here and over there: Triggers, troubles, and reclaiming life
Overcoming problems inside and out
Responsibilities, expectations and free/fun time
Reclaiming future hopes and dreams
E. C. has been a licensed marriage and family therapist serving
soldiers and military families for 30 years. Nancy is a registered
nurse. Together they provode a helpful, relaxing, and fun retreat
designed to strengthen your marriage.
We want to know what you think. Please use the feedback
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