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"(Checkup) may also help a couple find new ways to be clearer on things they already know, guch as what they are doing or not doing in their relationship, and understand what needs to be done to have or maintain a good relationship." And if some marital diffiâ€" culties are uncovered, Oppertshauser said he will "In doing something like this. sometimes couples find out new things about one another. or gain perâ€" spective on certain parts of their relationship. short and doabI; "The survey‘s not 150 questions," he said. "It‘s h Sfi hi Liz dn Eoeett rating the couple and hav ing each person fill out survey. Oppertshauser said the interview will involve sepaâ€" Faqs nc ol 1 P potential problem areas to shed some light on the strong points in a couple‘s marriage, as well as any Sponsored _ by _ the Ontario Association for Marrtiage and Family Theraâ€" py. the confidential 50â€" minute interview is meant into therapy," Oppertshauser explained. "It‘s simply a session for couples who would like to ask themselves, ‘How are we doing?" we‘re not pushing anyone Murray Oppertshauser is conducting free marriage checkups this week in honâ€" our of Valentine‘s Day. The checkup, which is described as a public serâ€" vice, is open to all couples who would like to make sure their relationships are on the right track. "This is not therapy, and A Waterloo marriage and family therapist may have the answer. An apple a day may keep he doctor away. But what‘s the secret to keeping the divorce lawyer at bay? Free The marriage doctor is in By Anprea Baney Chronicle Staff checkups shed light on r'e-lationships * www.endoftheroll.com 3», 0‘ funners . . . Not Just End Rolls ' W * Carpet * Berbers » laminate + Ceramic * Hardwood .. | 50 Victoria Street N., Kitchener + 570â€"2722 | ’w ,;l ) â€" Canada‘s largest retail flooring chain! f | . _ Enmmorhanbnttzbtlindinhugktutir *~>~* "It‘s a good fit for me to be doing this work," he said. Oppertshauser said he enjoys his work, especially when he knows he‘s helped someone through a difficult time. if they want 5d;1iâ€"t-i‘o‘r;al sup: port. offer the couple ".. sometimes couples find out new things about one another" s marriams _3 . 1 _ _{ 8. ~welcted marnage and family therapist in Waterloo, is conducting free marriage checkups this week to give couples an idea of how their relationships are going. Murray Oppertshauser â€" Murray Oppertshauser therapist "Therapists don‘t have :’h""" the power to keep people together or make them end a relationship; we just. try to help them make a good er said he _ decision." especially And for some, the marâ€" e‘s helped _ riage checkup may be what a difficult they need to take stock of their own decisions. for me to The checkups are open ." he said. _ to all couples: young, old, alternatives , a registered marriage o ' "I work from an empowâ€" ering framework; I help peoâ€" ple get clear about issues that are affecting their lives and find ways to make things better. "The payoff is knowing I‘ve helped people become confident in their abilities to deal with issues in their lives and their relationships. LIFESTY]T of Runners . . * Carpet * Berbers * The Area‘s LARGEST Selection To register for a free marâ€" riage checkup this week, call 1â€"800â€"267â€"2638. But Oppertshauser said the sessions are not meant to be emotionally draining. "We want the couples to feel good here," he said. "It‘s often nice for people to come to something like this and hear that they‘re doing well." "While every couple is different, they all share common issues around safety, intimacy, communiâ€" cation, resolving conflict, having children..." committed relalionsfli})‘.: Oppgnshauser said. married sameâ€"sex ‘‘11e0, > commonâ€"law, neâ€"sex and foreignâ€"born. "They just have to be in a AnData Bauty pmoro m hnsc adda4 _ 4 _,__"}3! 0f the heritage the museum has added to the local landscape. The Joseph Schneider Haus Museum is located at 466 Queen St. 8. in Kitchener. For more information about this event, contact the museum at 742â€"7752. C iponctc i d ic Aichini Admission is free in honour of t} museum has added to the local landsc. Eons lng c cay 2l Watch master baker Karen W _ sworth turn out delicious pretzels which are symbols of the Winter Solâ€" stice this Saturday from 1â€"4 p.m. Or make a woven heartâ€"andâ€"hand and pick up a calendar that forecasts the exciting events of the year ahead. Admission is free in honour of the heritage the mireotim Ruscgana l ol . 1 o e e nnens Oe In the "old Haus", costum: some hospitality to visitors. MAE e Y in in ie reay year as a community museum this weekend. A special exhibition revisits the fascinating and Controversial restoration of the historic Joseph Schneider Haus which was the talk of the town in 1980â€"81. The public will learn all the details of this "extreme makeover" which won a coveted Heritage Canada Award. Noted local historian Ken McLaughlin will reveal all when the exhibit officially opens this Sunday at 2 p.m. Restoration curator Susan Burke will also deliver a brief illustrated talk on "This Old Haus", and the skilled work of the architects and craftspeople that helped turn back the clock to 1856. year Eoo ons e mt‘ The program operates full days and includes a job shadow for two days employer. The program starts Feb. 20. T 883â€"2101, ext. 5655. This free workshop will take place this Thursday from 7â€"9 p.m., at Family and Children‘s Services, 200 Ardelt Ave., near Homer Watson Boulevard and Ottawa Street in Kitchener. Learn how to help your child become a better readâ€" er, have fun with reading and math, and how to become a learning role model. Joseph Schneider Haus begins its If aS a COMMUnNitÂ¥ museases ul no Project READ and Family and C are presenting "Literacy is a family workshop" for parents and others kindergarten to Grade 3. Museum kicks off 25th year this weekend Free job search program Project READ offers kids‘ literacy workshop J ly and Children‘s Services a family affair: Next Steps d others with children in 1=* and ha!f»days and 25th anniversary ‘s with a local To register, call