The Third Option
The Third Option
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.
When couples are struggling they will say they have "tried everything" but what they usually mean is they have tried the same two extreme options over and over, never finding what works. (Example: they have stuffed their anger, or they have attacked with it. Neither will give them the marriages they want.) The THIRD OPTION is the middle healthy ground.
The Third Option combines skill-building workshops with sharing from mentor couples and a support group component. The atmosphere is warm and caring.
Upcoming dates: Nov. 6 & 20; 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Thornapple Evangelical Covenant Church, 6595 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Child care will be available. Please feel free to join at any time and note that there is no charge for these meetings.
Questions: please call Julia at 616.222.4592, or email healthymarriagesgr@pinerest.org.
For further information, visit The Third Option Website.