"Straight Talk about Strengthening Marriage"
Newsletter #97 (Mar 2019)

VIDEO - "Is Your Husband on Your To Do List?" ~ Women's Conf Event 3/23
Addiction Recovery Workshop ~ Couples' Valentine's Cruise 2020 ~ "Duty Sex vs.
I Want You Sex" handout ~ Male Survey Results ~ The Marital Intimacy Institute
"Is Your Husband on Your To Do List?"
VIDEO - KSL TV "Studio 5"
Friday, Feb 15, 2019 - Salt Lake City, UT
Is your husband on your to do list? Laura M. Brotherson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist sat down with KSL Television's "Studio 5" host Brooke Walker to discuss four keys regarding what men really want in their marriages and how you can make your husband your top priority.

 "You Got This!" - Interfaith Women's Conference 
Saturday, Mar 23, 2019 - (Salt Lake City, UT)

Laura's Topic: "12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage"
Women have been mysteries to themselves and their husbands for too long! Join Laura at the upcoming Interfaith Women's Conference as she highlights the 12 T's of female sexuality and why women tend to be four steps away from the feeling of desire. She'll share what is needed to shift from "duty sex" to "I want you" sex and provide simple suggestions for how to create a more connected, passionate and mutually fulfilling intimate relationship - a "sextraordinary marriage!"

Check out Laura's Podcast Interview with Connie Sokol of the "You Got This!" team to learn more!

Use promo code Laurab and get 10% off registration!
Hope and Healing in Christ Workshop
Saturday, Mar 9, 2019 - (Eagle, ID)
Attention!  Don't miss this excellent and free workshop for addiction recovery Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Boise, Idaho. This annual Hope and Healing in Christ Workshop features Clay Olsen, Founder/CEO of Fight the New Drug and Fortify as this year's keynote speaker. This workshop will cover the following areas of focus (check out the full schedule):
  • Addiction Recovery Support
  • Family Support
  • *NEW* - Life Challenges (Mental Illness, Suicide, Depression, Anxiety)
  • Leadership Track (for all church auxiliary leaders)
You'll learn about addiction recovery and get help with mental health challenges! This is for you whether you have personal experience with addiction or mental health issues or know someone who does and want to better understand how to support them. Get all the details here!
Laura's Couples' Valentine's Cruise #7 - Feb 2020

Join us on our next Couples' Valentine's Cruise #7 -- Feb 15-22, 2020!! We're so excited to announce our first Mexican Riviera cruise - making this cruise even more accessible and affordable to you sailing out of California!
Get all the details about this Princess Cruise and how to register on our StrengtheningMarriage.com Cruise page (where you can check out all our past cruises and fun photos as well) or visit our Columbus Travel Couples' Valentine's Cruise website for additional cruise information. This cruise is filling fast so call today with your deposit! 
 
If you've been on our Couples' Cruises before you know how awesome these cruises are... if you haven't you're in for a real TREAT for you, your spouse and your marriage!!

To Reserve Your Cabin --
Call Columbus Travel TODAY!
800-373-3328 -or-

ACES -- "Duty Sex vs. 'I Want You' Sex"
Laura's Counseling Handouts
Men want to be wanted! To help couples move from "duty sex" to "I want you" sex both husbands and wives have some work to do. Four principles ("ACES") that play an important role include:
  • A - Agency
  • C - Connection
  • E - Embracing One's Sexuality
  • S - Safety
Check out Laura's "ACES" -- How She Can Want To - handout for more information.
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Want more free therapy? Many of Laura's clinical handouts and worksheets are now available to anyone on our counseling website - The Marital Intimacy Institute. On Laura's Resources page, you can browse topics or use the search to find something specific. Just click on the handout image or title link to open the handout in a printable pdf file. You will find handouts on the following topics: 
  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Infidelity
  • Marriage
  • Pre-Marital Prep
  • Self-Development
  • Sex Therapy
Male Sexuality Survey - Initial Results are in!
We've received nearly 700 responses thus far to our Male Sexuality Survey! How awesome is that! Here are just some of the questions we asked:
  • On average how often are you sexually intimate with your husband/wife?
  • What would be your preference for how many times you are sexually intimate with your husband/wife?
  • On a scale of 0 - 10 how comfortable are you discussing your sexual preferences, fantasies and desires with your spouse?
Survey says?...

Click here to see the initial results of these questions and more!

CLICK -- for early results of the Survey
CLICK -- to take the Male Sexuality Survey
Sex in Utah and all around the world is about to change for the better with the opening of The Marital Intimacy Institute in Provo, Utah. We're excited to offer our marriage-strengthening services both locally and online. Learn more about Laura's counseling services, her Wait List and her Priority Client option!
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