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AUGUST 17 - SEPTEMBER 7 | ISSUE 4 VOL 1 |
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CHANGE THE ODDS
Every relatonship needs help. Sometimes we need the help of a good night away and other times we need professional help. Two keys: 1. Always be at work to help your relationship. 2. Never hesitate to get the help you need. That’s the theme of today’s Change the Odds Newsletter. From a quick video explaing when you might need help, to two articles from marriage and family therapists, and two invitations to upcoming events, this newsletter is here to help you take one step to improve your relationship. (This comes from a question in our marriage assessment.)
What best rejuvenates your marriage?Which of the following have you found most helpful for your marriage? |
Articles for this issue
In the first article, Gina Mertz gives practical tips for your next date night. Gina oversees the Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate program for William Jessup University.
The Do’s and Don'ts of Date Night by Gina Mertz
In the second article, Jeremy Bouris helps explain when couples need counseling. Jeremy leads the rapidly expanding Bayside Counseling Center. (Click HERE for more information)
Do We Really Need Couples Counseling? by Jeremy Bouris
Newport Beach Getaway Join me, Jenny, and Dr. Stephanie and Jason Caine for a date night in Newport Beach, California. Enjoy an inspiring Friday night, take Saturday for yourselves, and then join Bayside OC for worship on Sunday morning. Cost is only $35. Sign-up HERE. Date night is September 22 at Bayside OC on the campus of Vanguard University. | TAKE A CLASS |
UNLOCKING THE POWER OF THE MARRIAGE: TOOLBOX
A Marriage Hack:
One of the most overlooked ways to improve your marriage is by reading a book. Not only do you get information (often from an expert) but it also allows an outside voice to speak into your relationship. Just the act of both spouses reading the same book on the same day gives content to discuss and unifies the couple. My suggestion is to get a book and create a habit where both spouses have a bookmark and you generally keep a similiar pace. Husband and wife can each take a different color pen to underline what’s important to them. If your marriage is toxic—don’t do this. If your marriage is generally good—this one activity can pay great dividends. Don’t know where to start? Try 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work or Fearless Families.
Join us October 13-14 for the West Coast Marriage and Family Conference at Bayside Granite Bay. It will be a weekend of high inspiration and good information. Click HERE for more information.
Need some encouragement today? Watch this quick story and consider how you can leverage your resources for someone else:
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