You are invited to join other dairy producers in this workshop by attending with another family member with whom you share farm responsibilities. You will learn more effective ways to communicate, and you will have the opportunity to discuss issues that are important to you, following guidelines designed to give positive results.

The workshop will be held at Manor Church (530 Central Manor Rd., Mountville, PA - www.manorchurch.org). The program will start promptly at 9:00 am and run until 4:00 pm. The cost is $85 per two people. Lunch will be provided.

To register click here for a registration brochure or register online. For information call 877-326-5993.

About Dr. Carl Clarke

The Reverend Dr. Carl T. Clarke is a clinical psychologist and former pastor. He has specialized in family and marital relationships for 40 years. He is the author of “Marriage Enrichment™”, written for the United Methodist Church as a program to strengthen Christian marriages. Dr. Clarke resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Nara. He has five adult children.

Dairy Farming Is A Tough Business! 2009 was one of the toughest years ever! Coping with the stresses of the past twelve months may have taken a toll on your relationship with other family members. You may be feeling a bit alienated or simply disconnected from each other.

On Thursday, March 11th, PDMP will host a workshop to help individuals enhance their relationship with whatever relative is most important to them in their family farm business. Husband/Wife, Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Daughter, Mother/ Son, Brother/Brother, Father In Law/Son In Law, Sister/Brother, are some of the possible combinations who can benefit from this workshop. If your relationship is already good, you can make it even better with skills you will learn here.

The workshop has been specifically designed for farm families and will be facilitated by Dr. Carl T. Clarke, a psychologist with extensive experience in this field. Dr. Clarke spoke at the PDMP Issue Forum in June of 2009 on this same subject. Charlie Gardner, DVM, will be assisting Dr. Clarke.

Pairs who register will learn about:

• Recognizing and affirming the positive qualities in each other
• Providing encouragement and support
• Dealing with conflict in a positive manner
• Having a less stressful relationship
• Deepening and strengthening your respect, support and love for each other.