Author: Larry

Guide to Marriage &
Relationship Restoration
BY Larry L. French, MA.

Almost All Couples Start Life Together With:
Love, Admiration, Fondness, Positive Attitude Toward Each Other & Lots of Goodwill And they build on: TRUST & COMMITMENT

Unhealthy Marriage

Stress of life, conflict, arguments, pressures from within the relationship and outside stressors.
Lack of nurturing the relationship

Life Happens

Begins the Four Deadly Toxins of Marital Destruction
Contempt Criticism Defensiveness Stonewalling

Turning Away from Each Other Growing More Distant The Relation Dies a Slow & Painful Death

Restored
& Healthy Marriage

Relationship Skills & Tools How & When to Stop Talking
Body & Self-awareness Building Fondness Know You - Christian Connections Managing a Regrettable Incident Hearing the Heart Workable Compromise
Couple Connect - Times of Sharing Dealing with Generational Sins

Evidence Based Intervention Biblically Based Orientation and Values Effective Marriage Counseling

Stop the Four Deadly Toxins Poisonous Rampage Restore being Kind and Gentle - Turn Toward Each Other Restore & Develop Fondness and Admiration for Each Other Notice Triggers and Develop Self-soothing Skills
Enriched Communication Skills to Manage Conflicts

The Antidote: Crucial Changes

Grow Closer to God
Return to being kind, gentle & respectful to each other.
Loves Grows as Fondness and Admiration Increases. Create a Safe Environment to Encourage Growth.

Study these resources found in these books
“Killer” Words - Words that Destroy Couples - 911 Emergency Intervention Cultivating “Oneness” - Decision Making Reducing Anxiety - Self-soothing & Relaxation The Pressure Cooker Anger & the Tongue Nurturing the Relationship Emotions - Cause and Purpose
Regulate Emotions - Triggers and Flooding

Copyright © 2018 by Larry L. French, MA