In Time for Valentine's - Free On-Line Course Provides Keys to a Good Relationship

CLEARWATER, FL, January 22, 2011 (Press-News.org) The Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay announced this week that their virtual signature yellow tent is ready to provide navigation through one of the most challenging aspects of life - finding and maintaining a successful relationship.

"Divorce rates in Florida are among the highest in the country," said Pat Harney, who oversees the work of the Volunteer Ministers in the Tampa Bay area. "It can make someone trying to steer through dating and relationships feel hopeless. The on-line course on "The Components of Understanding" takes a lot of the guess-work out."

"There are three factors in Scientology which are of the utmost importance in handling life," wrote Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard. "These three factors answer the questions: How should I talk to people? How can I give new ideas to people? How can I find what people are thinking about?"

These three factors are covered extensively in this course, which can be found at http://www.volunteerministers.org.

"These are basic, fundamental problems that everyone has at one time or another, and this is an area where the Volunteer Ministers offer very simple tools," said Harney.

Harney added that the course is very short and includes an exam that asks for practical application. Those who finish the course are sent a certificate of completion.

According to Harney, an increased ability to understand and be understood is not the only option on the site, which includes free courses on conflict resolution, integrity and honesty, how to overcome a dangerous environment and the basics of organization.

"There is a window on the site where you can pick what it is you would like help with, so it is really personal," said Judy Fagerman, who is in charge of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Volunteer Ministers. "I hope that a lot of people make use of this service and that they have a very happy 2011 as a result."

To find out more about the Volunteer Ministers and how they help, please go to http://www.scientology.org/activity/activity.html.