Description
A Christ-like marriage takes work! Resilience in marriage is predicated on how couples manage
and resolve conflicts, disappointments, anger, and marital challenges. Research suggests a
lasting marital union is founded on a couple?۪s beliefs, values, and perceptions about marriage.
This presentation is evidence-based and includes biblical principles that assist couples to work
through conflicts and misperceptions that undermine their marital commitment.Cutting-edge,
research-supported best practices and biblical strategies that help couples work through their
struggles will be explored. Case scenarios will be discussed.
Presented by: Lynette Hoy, M.A. & Seigel Bartley, Ph.D.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Identify three, critical elements that are necessary for a lifelong marital commitment
- Describe empirically-supported cognitive and behavioral interventions which will motivate
hurting couples to develop a forgiveness mindset, humility, and constructive problem-
solving skills - Employ innovative strategies that enhance resilience, resolve conflicts, and encourage
marital stability
