Category Archives: Communication
Whatever Works
During our separation, but also even now in striving to maintain and improve our marriage, I have come to the conclusion that I need to take all that I am learning and figure out what works for our marriage to … Continue reading
Devotions: What Scriptures Do You Know?
Last night for our devotions we each shared scripture from memory. We realize that there could come a time in our lives either in this nation or traveling to another nation that we might not have access to our Bibles, … Continue reading
Top Couples Therapy Advice Blogs
I thought this was an interesting list of couples therapy advice blogs. Some are Christian, some secular. I have not had time to review every one, but I see several that I do respect. http://www.mastersinpsychology.net/making-it-work-top-25-couples-therapy-advice-blogs
Do Something!
We often teach struggling couples new communication tools to help with their marriage. Our training method is very interactive – we model the tool and then have them practice it themselves. They often report that what we taught them was … Continue reading
Anniversary Reflection Questions
During our trip for our 25th anniversary my wife and I had some great conversation around two questions. A. What do we think we have done right the last 25 years that we need to continue and to build upon? … Continue reading
Set in Concrete – Mark Gungor
I think Mark Gungor of “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” gives an excellent word picture in this article inspiring us to deal with marriage problems when they arise rather than burying them for years. Certainly easier said than … Continue reading
Mad-Sad-Glad Sabbatical by Shannon Ethridge
These are awesome blogs posts by Shannon Ethridge about interacting with Jesus to deal with some very strong emotions. This is a very similar process to what Jesus took my wife and me through on the way to healing our … Continue reading
Thoughts on a Marriage Course
Over the last several years I have participated in Divorce Care, a program targeted for separated and divorced people; Marriage 911, focusing on separated people; “Before ‘I Do’”, a study for engaged couples; PAIRS and RINGS, communication tools, and life … Continue reading
Speech to Struggling Couples
Lots of times I am not very articulate in a tense situation so maybe if I practice here I will be ready at the appropriate time. Sometimes when I have had a struggling couple come to me who are still … Continue reading
Harville Hendrix (AMFM Workshop)
I really enjoyed Harville Hendrix and Helen Hunt’s (Harville’s wife) workshop at the AMFM conference. Harville developed IMAGO therapy which you can learn more about at his website. He had a couple demonstrate the Imago Dialogue which is very similar … Continue reading
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