Healthy Marriages Grand Rapids

Love & Respect 

Rev. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, author of the nationally acclaimed best selling book, “Love and Respect” will present two events at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services on Wednesday, September 17, 2008.  The first event is entitled “Love and Respect: A Substantiated Model of Marriage Enrichment.”  Dr. Eggerichs proposes a model of marriage enrichment which builds upon two qualities substantiated in the literature: love and respect.  

Time:  8:30 am – 11:30 am        
CEU Credits:  3.0
Cost:  $30 (no charge for Pine Rest employees)
 
The second event will feature a luncheon discussion with Dr. Eggerichs, focusing on “Love and Respect” from a pastoral perspective.  This informal setting will feature Dr. Eggerichs conducting an interactive discussion with church leaders, therapists, and others pertinent to the sacred issues surrounding marriage enrichment. 

Time:  12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Event:  Luncheon for church leaders, staff and laypersons
Cost:  $10 per person

Those attending these events will receive a free copy of Dr. Eggerichs' book, Love and Respect.

The Third Option is an on-going group program to build better marriages. It is designed for all married couples and can be used both as marriage enrichment or crisis intervention. For hurting couples, who see only two options (painful endurance or divorce) the third option means reconciliation. For ordinary couples, the program teaches them the skills they need to have happier, healthier marriages. For more information, click here.

Read the article from the Grand Rapids Press about The Third Option here.

This Marriage Preparation Workshop, Secrets for Successful Marriage, is taught by experienced marriage professionals and is for couples who want to grow their relationship in preparation for marriage. It teaches couples healthy relationship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives together. Because it is skill based, Secrets for Successful Marriage is a valuable addition to traditional pastoral or professional premarital counseling. In addition, couples take the FOCCUS inventory, a questionnaire designed to help them identify relationship strengths and potential areas of growth. The workshop instructor interprets the results of the inventory in a group setting. Individualized follow up is available for an additional cost.  For more information, click here.