CONFIDENT HOPE COUNSELING
Providing professional, evidence based counseling that is in alignment with biblical principles.
LOVE CONNECTION
We are thrilled to help you strengthen your relationship!
Our ultimate goal is to create a supportive community for couples and eliminate the sense of isolation that often accompanies working on relationships.
We offer exciting in-person and online classes, workshops, retreats, and events that focus on building connection, fostering intimacy, improving communication, managing conflict, and creating a sense of fondness and admiration for each other.
Let's work together to make your relationship stronger than ever!
Frequently asked questions
Who should come?
Couples at different stages of their relationship, including those who are not yet married considering engagement, those who have been together for a long time, those getting married for the second time, and those who have been married for decades.
Will we have to share our personal problems and issues?
The classes and events do not include sharing problems or issues publicly. Classes and events are structured in a teaching style that allows couples to learn skills and then couples practice the exercises privately.
Do both partners have to attend?
To fully participate in the class, both partners must attend. In the case where one partner is unable to attend a class, the other partner is recommended to attend the lecture component of the class.
About the material
Our classes and events are based on the book the Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work which is rooted in the relationship research of John and Julie Gottman, the foremost experts in the field. Their decades of research on couples have identified the key factors that contribute to successful relationships. We combine their research, biblical principles and our own personal experiences to provide couples with proven skills to strengthen their relationships and navigate challenges.
The types of things you will learn include:
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how to deepen your understanding and love for one another
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how to develop fondness and admiration
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how to turn towards each other
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how to accept influence from your partner
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how to solve solvable problems
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how to overcome gridlock
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how to create shared meaning
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how to maintain gains
Our passion is to help couples thrive in their relationships!​
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