Marriage Difficulties Resources
Every marriage goes through difficulties, sometimes so painful they threaten to destroy the marriage. The Diocese of Oakland does not offer counseling, but is commited to helping couples in difficulty to find the help they need to heal and repair the damage to their marriages. Here are some resources which have helped others
Retrouvaille – for couples, by couples.
Weekend format run by couples who have successfully overcome tremendous challenges to their own marriages. Many couples in this weekend are at the point of divorce – this will help them with tools to deal with their difficulties and rebuild damaged trust.
Visit their site to learn about Upcoming weekends (CA)
The Alexander House
Catholic marriage ministry – this couple nearly divoreced 10 years ago. Their healed marriage is now stronger than ever and in gratitude to God they have quit their jobs and deveoted their lives to marriage ministry.
They also do marriage coaching.
Divorce-busting
This website offers much practical advice for couples struggling to hold their marriages together. Many good articles, etc. They also do ‘marriage coaching.'
Fireproof
Movie about healing a broken marriage. Many couples have found it helps resolve issues in their own marriages.
The Harm of Pornography
The viewing of pornography is highly damaging to a marriage. It decreases the ability of husband and wife to love each other, and to form an intimate bond. There are an increasing number of places to find help for those who watch pornography and wish to stop. Here are some of the better ones.
RESOURCES:
Article – “The Secret Epidemic”
http://www.whodoesithurt.com/ Catholic site
http://www.pornographyharms.com/ Research, articles on porn
http://xxxchurch.com/ Christian site
www.sexaddictcare.com (local therapist)
http://www.saint-mike.org/csgsar/default.asp