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Helping Struggling Couples
- This 2 hour, in-person session looks at underlying dynamics of some of the most common reasons marriages struggle.
- We look at how the Levels of Marital Distress model can identify a struggling couple’s level of functioning and tailor one’s approach on where/how to intervene.
- We discuss the importance of timing in use of spiritual interventions with couples (i.e., done right – interventions help; done wrong – they add to conflict).
- We discuss the “Falling Out of Love Model” and the stages couples go through when trying to work on their marriages.
- We consider the role which mentoring can play in strengthening marriages.
Further Information
Helping Struggling Couples Webinar
This webinar highlights some of the most common reasons couples can struggle in their marriage. Bro. Kaleb Beyer provides a framework to consider on keys to healthy marriages and shares skills minsters and their wives can use to encourage couples as they walk through the dynamics of marital struggle.
Additional Articles
Overview of Mental Health and Relationship Issues
Note: It is highly recommended that the ministers’ wives be included in this training. This 2 hour, in-person session looks at the most common reasons people seek help and the most common barriers they have to seeking help. We discuss the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual model for human beings
Resiliency in the Ministry
This 2 hour, in-person session focuses on what resiliency is and why it is essential for those in the ministry. We learn about risk factors that lower resilience and fuel burnout and how Satan takes advantage of them. We discuss the characteristics of resilient people and how to grow in
Engaging the Congregation
This 2 hour, in-person session looks at interpersonal concepts such as approachability, being good listeners, and letting people know we care. We discuss ways to encourage good relationships and interactions with the entire congregation. We share common (mis)perceptions which people can have concerning the pulpit and what ministers can do
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