“COMING HOME TO A BETTER MARRIAGE”
Understanding & Moving Through Conflict with Communication that Connects
JOIN US THIS SPRING FOR 3 MARRIAGE WORKSHOPS FOR COUPLES OF ALL AGES!
It’s completely FREE!
Join us this spring as couples of all ages join us for three workshops that will focus on integrating cutting edge marriage research with the cutting edge of the Word of God. Reflections from the Parable of the Prodigal Son will allow us to see how the Journey of Marriage fits beautifully into the Lenten Journey. The theme of “coming home” will guide us toward the authentic love of God, the authentic self, and the authentic marriage that connects from the heart.
SAVE THE DATES:
Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:30pm PST
Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 6:30pm PST
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:30pm PST
A COLLABORATION OF THE METROPOLIS OFFICE OF YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES AND THE FAMILY WELLNESS MINISTRY
PART 1: March 11, 2021 - “How Couples stay Connected”
We all are created for connection, nonetheless our current communication patterns often lead us into conflict and disconnection. Insights into our ‘attachment styles’ and authentic connection with God will be offered to help us find our path ‘back home’ to our own heart and meaningful connection in our marriage.
PRESENTERS:
George Papageorge - LMFT, M.A., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Director of Family Wellness Ministry
Fr. Vasili Hillhouse - MDiv, M.A Marriage Studies
SESSION 1 RECORDING
PART 2: April 8, 2021 - “One Fight, Two Winners”
Many avoid conflict believing it leads to negative results. Others engage at resolving conflict only to get angry, frustrated, feeling rejected and criticized. Proverbs 12:18 tells us that reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. “One Fight, Two Winners” invites us to respond to conflict with wisdom as we discover that conflict done well offers opportunities for true intimacy, understanding, and connection.
Fr. Tom Tsagalakis - M.Div., M.S.
PART 3: May 13, 2021 - “Stop the Insanity!”
(Perspective Taking & Practical Tips)
Attempting to resolve conflict using the same methods while looking for a different outcome is a classic example for the definition of insanity. In part 3 of this series you will learn some practical tips on how to engage conflict in different, and healthy ways, as well as learn how perspective taking can be the catalyst in helping you create deeper connections and positive changes in your marriage.
Fr. Timothy Pavlatos, M.Div., M.S., LMFT, CCTP, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
THE TEAM
For Questions:
Please contact Johanna Duterte Carter: JDuterte@sanfran.goarch.org
or Presvytera Donna Pappas presdee@att.net