The Institute for Restorative Communities
Couples and Families
Support for Families through Faith Groups and Community Organizations
Few of us got any training in parenting or intimate relationships other than what was modeled for us by our own parents. So it is understandable that many issues emerge when challenges come to a family.
One of the places that people in our culture go for help in their family relationships is their house of worship.
Unfortunately few clergy have any awareness of the challenges to change posed by the scripted nature of emotions. Without some understanding of this their well intentioned counseling may soothe but not help heal the issues in a family or a marriage.
We offer a variety of programs to faith groups who want to maximize their effectiveness in supporting healthy families.
Few of us got any training in parenting or intimate relationships other than what was modeled for us by our own parents. So it is understandable that many issues emerge when challenges come to a family.
One of the places that people in our culture go for help in their family relationships is their house of worship.
Unfortunately few clergy have any awareness of the challenges to change posed by the scripted nature of emotions. Without some understanding of this their well intentioned counseling may soothe but not help heal the issues in a family or a marriage.
We offer a variety of programs to faith groups who want to maximize their effectiveness in supporting healthy families.
Support for Intimate Relationships
Learn how you can deepen intimacy, benefit from conflict, and feel better about your life!
Recommended Books
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Knowing Feeling by Paul Ekman
Emotional Safety by Don Catherall
Marriage books by Jon Gottman
Shame and Pride by Donald Nathanson
Workshops and Seminars
Restorative Couples: Exporing the Emotional Dynamics of Relationships and How Restorative Practices Enhance Intimacy
Preparing for Marriage: A workshop for couples who want to get more out of their relationships!
Let us know of your interest in this workshop and learn about the next time it will be offered by clicking here.
Learn how you can deepen intimacy, benefit from conflict, and feel better about your life!
Recommended Books
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Knowing Feeling by Paul Ekman
Emotional Safety by Don Catherall
Marriage books by Jon Gottman
Shame and Pride by Donald Nathanson
Workshops and Seminars
Restorative Couples: Exporing the Emotional Dynamics of Relationships and How Restorative Practices Enhance Intimacy
Preparing for Marriage: A workshop for couples who want to get more out of their relationships!
Let us know of your interest in this workshop and learn about the next time it will be offered by clicking here.
Parenting Resources
Recommended Books
"What Babies Say Before They Can Talk"
by Paul Holinger, M.D.
Workshops
Understanding and Nurturing Emotional Awareness in Children and Teens
with Charles Gaby, MA, LPC
Let us know of your interest in this workshop and learn about the next time it will be offered by clicking here.