Foreword / Mo Therese Hannah
Preface / Diane Sollee
Introduction to PAIRS / Rita DeMaria
The PAIRS Program in Context
An Overview of the PAIRS Program / Rita DeMaria
The Saga of the Development of PAIRS / Lori H. Gordon
The Voices of the PAIRS Leaders / Barbara Bogartz
The PAIRS Program: Through the Voices of the Leaders
The PAIRS Relationship Road Map / Robin Temple
Emotional Literacy and Healthy Relationships / Ann Ladd
Communication and Conflict Resolution / J. Thomas DeVoge, Joyce B. DeVoge
PAIRS and Family Systems / Bonnie Gordon-Rabinowitz, Marc D. Rabinowitz
Bonding and Emotional Literacy / Carlos Durana
Sensuality and Sexuality / Don Adams, Don Azevedo
Contracting: Clarifying Expectations / Ellen B. Purcell
Spirituality and the PAIRS Program / Teresa Adams
PAIRS Research / Carlos Durana
Special Populations and Adaptations
Stepfamilies / Bill, Linda Wing
PEERS: Programs for Youth / Seth Eisenberg
PAIRS Short Programs / Kelly Simpson
Practical Realities
Exploring Gender Issues in the PAIRS Program / Elaine Braff
PAIRS: Health and Wellness-Preliminary Considerations / Christine Hibbard, David Hibbard
Ethics / J. Thomas DeVoge
Epilogue: Spiritual Partnership / Rabbi Morris Gordon
Closing / Rabbi Morris Gordon.