Describing the Us Factor
The Us Factor is a new product recently released by the same people who created the mega-popular parenting program called The Total Transformation, and from first glance it appears to be the same type of top-notch product that The Total Transformation is. It's a product designed to show you how simple little changes can make big improvements in your marriage.
Who's behind The Us Factor?
True to form, they have brought on board a counselor with expertise and success. Dr. Joseph Melnick, a licensed pyschologist, family and couples counselor and organizational consultant is the developer and facilitator of the program. His experience in issues of intimacy, ethics, and organizational theories give him the credentials necessary to create an effective marriage program.
Dr. Melnick has worked with couples in his private practice for over twenty years. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. Currently, he is Co-Chair of the Cape Cod Training Program and a board member of the Gestalt International Study Center. He is Editor-in-Chief of Gestalt Review, a publication that concentrates on the Gestalt approach to clinical, family, group and organizational topics.
The Dollar Investment
The Us Factor is relatively inexpensive, especially if you compare the price to couples counseling (not to say that counseling isnt an excellent route to go - we've been to counseling on and off over the years, and we sincerely believe that without it, we wouldn't still be together. Dr. Melnick also makes it a point to say in the very first DVD that counseling is extremely beneficial). However, many people don't want to go to counseling for a variety of reasons, such as the following:
* They dont want to expose their lives and/or problems to a stranger.
* Don't know how they can pay for it.
* Not enough time to go.
Because of these reasons, the Us Factor is very appealing, since you can do this privately, on your own time, in your home. Plus, you only pay a small up-front fee for shipping and handling. You have a 30 day free test drive period and if you decide to keep it, they have 3 month payment plan.
The Us Factor Details
The Us Factor includes the following:
* 12 DVD Lessons
* A workbook that expands the lessons on the DVD.
* Support provided by an 800 phone line.
* Additional free DVD that addresses not normally discussed but much needed marriage issues
The package container is attractive, contemporary and works well for keeping the DVD's and workbook.
Tell me what I get
The first day's DVD is an overview and an intro to the Us Factor. I got hooked right from the start and even found some tips in this DVD that I could use in my marriage and that made me want to see more. It also reiterated a lot of what I have learned over the years in marriage counseling. Dr. Melnick has the couples face each other in the session and I like how that builds the intimacy and trust as they talk to each other and not "through" him. I think it is a great start in talking to each other and not at each other.
His philosophy comes out right at first - that small changes can make a big difference in your marriage, and that marriage is an ongoing event where you have to practice skills to succeed. The goal of the Us Factor is to teach us those skills. He gives an example of a teenager driving a car - you're not just going to give them the keys and say "Go at it!" You're going to teach them the skills they need first, then send them out into the world. Marriage is the same way. All too often, we get into marriage because of love, then when the love fades, we don't have the skills to keep it going. These skills are what were going to learn from Dr. Melnick.
Dr. Melnick says that love is like driving the car from Maine to California. Fun, don't notice any problems and you are there! However, the return trip is not so smooth, potholes, deer in the road, in-laws. And now is when those skills are sorely needed.
So far, everything I have seen in the Us Factor leads me to suggest this marriage counseling program as a good one. It coincides with some of the things I have learned in counseling, doesn't contradict anything, and actually adds to it in other areas. - 16035
The Us Factor is a new product recently released by the same people who created the mega-popular parenting program called The Total Transformation, and from first glance it appears to be the same type of top-notch product that The Total Transformation is. It's a product designed to show you how simple little changes can make big improvements in your marriage.
Who's behind The Us Factor?
True to form, they have brought on board a counselor with expertise and success. Dr. Joseph Melnick, a licensed pyschologist, family and couples counselor and organizational consultant is the developer and facilitator of the program. His experience in issues of intimacy, ethics, and organizational theories give him the credentials necessary to create an effective marriage program.
Dr. Melnick has worked with couples in his private practice for over twenty years. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. Currently, he is Co-Chair of the Cape Cod Training Program and a board member of the Gestalt International Study Center. He is Editor-in-Chief of Gestalt Review, a publication that concentrates on the Gestalt approach to clinical, family, group and organizational topics.
The Dollar Investment
The Us Factor is relatively inexpensive, especially if you compare the price to couples counseling (not to say that counseling isnt an excellent route to go - we've been to counseling on and off over the years, and we sincerely believe that without it, we wouldn't still be together. Dr. Melnick also makes it a point to say in the very first DVD that counseling is extremely beneficial). However, many people don't want to go to counseling for a variety of reasons, such as the following:
* They dont want to expose their lives and/or problems to a stranger.
* Don't know how they can pay for it.
* Not enough time to go.
Because of these reasons, the Us Factor is very appealing, since you can do this privately, on your own time, in your home. Plus, you only pay a small up-front fee for shipping and handling. You have a 30 day free test drive period and if you decide to keep it, they have 3 month payment plan.
The Us Factor Details
The Us Factor includes the following:
* 12 DVD Lessons
* A workbook that expands the lessons on the DVD.
* Support provided by an 800 phone line.
* Additional free DVD that addresses not normally discussed but much needed marriage issues
The package container is attractive, contemporary and works well for keeping the DVD's and workbook.
Tell me what I get
The first day's DVD is an overview and an intro to the Us Factor. I got hooked right from the start and even found some tips in this DVD that I could use in my marriage and that made me want to see more. It also reiterated a lot of what I have learned over the years in marriage counseling. Dr. Melnick has the couples face each other in the session and I like how that builds the intimacy and trust as they talk to each other and not "through" him. I think it is a great start in talking to each other and not at each other.
His philosophy comes out right at first - that small changes can make a big difference in your marriage, and that marriage is an ongoing event where you have to practice skills to succeed. The goal of the Us Factor is to teach us those skills. He gives an example of a teenager driving a car - you're not just going to give them the keys and say "Go at it!" You're going to teach them the skills they need first, then send them out into the world. Marriage is the same way. All too often, we get into marriage because of love, then when the love fades, we don't have the skills to keep it going. These skills are what were going to learn from Dr. Melnick.
Dr. Melnick says that love is like driving the car from Maine to California. Fun, don't notice any problems and you are there! However, the return trip is not so smooth, potholes, deer in the road, in-laws. And now is when those skills are sorely needed.
So far, everything I have seen in the Us Factor leads me to suggest this marriage counseling program as a good one. It coincides with some of the things I have learned in counseling, doesn't contradict anything, and actually adds to it in other areas. - 16035
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