Friends of the Family

10/22/2020

Welcome to our new Counselor!
Katie McAlister is a trained graduate intern counselor serving individuals and couples. She desires to help clients become who they want to be.
Katie is now completing her Master’s degree from Colorado Christian University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and will soon be seeking licensure.
She likes to spend her free time with her son, riding horses, relaxing with her family, and traveling. She is most excited about teaching her son the history of the places they visit.

Contact our office to schedule an appointment with Katie today at 541-757-1761 or [email protected]!

10/21/2020

The Third Option International

International TTO interviews Friends of the Family!

This week's LIVE Chat Series highlights the Third Option Program at "Friends of the Family" in Corvallis, Oregon. Moy Soriano and Angela Schwindt discuss the beginnings of TTO, challenges, and successes of the Third Option Program.
Join us Sunday, October 17th at 7 PM.

10/19/2020

Manage Conflict in Healthy Ways ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Manage Conflict in Healthy Ways THIS WED October 21! - https://mailchi.mp/0c0156b5ccb7/manage-conflict-in-healthy-ways

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

10/05/2020

Speaking the Truth in Love ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Speaking the Truth in Love THIS WED October 7! - https://mailchi.mp/87306456377b/speaking-the-truth-in-love

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

09/30/2020

The Third Option 10th Anniversary Celebration ON ZOOM!

TTO PARTY TONIGHT - Help us Celebrate TTO's 10th Anniversary!! - https://mailchi.mp/c0a04cc8b985/the-third-option-10th-anniversary-celebration-9397778

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

09/28/2020

The Third Option 10th Anniversary Celebration ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Let's Celebrate TTO's 10th Anniversary THIS WED September 30! - https://mailchi.mp/72e60c54ba26/the-third-option-10th-anniversary-celebration

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

09/24/2020

Welcome to our new Clinical Director!

Dr. Renee del Rio, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, joined our staff this summer. She is developing our new internship program for graduate students in the counseling fields of study. Her main focus right now is providing ongoing training, support and clinical supervision to our two amazing counseling interns.

Renee and her husband Eric attend Willamette Community Church in Albany and enjoy kayaking and hiking.

09/17/2020

Do you sometimes feel your marriage is stuck in a rut?

RelateStrong for Couples can help. It's a group educational experience rooted in neuroscience, attachment theory, and theology. This is where you can identify the heart of your conflict cycle and learn ways to change it.

RelateStrong begins September 24.
Register at https://fofm.org/relatestrong-for-couples/
Presented by Friends of the Family.

09/14/2020

Handling Anger Constructively ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Handling Anger Constructively THIS WED September 16! - https://mailchi.mp/9204508394ce/handling-anger-constructively

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

09/11/2020

There’s still time! We highly recommend this one-night event to improve your marriage while you have fun with your sweetheart. Get your ticket here!
https://www.marriagenight.org/
(Or watch anytime 30 days after with link.)

09/10/2020

RightNow Media Presents Marriage Night

In TWO days, join thousands of couples across the country for #MarriageNight2020! Don’t miss out on an incredible opportunity to refuel your marriage with a night of encouragement and laughter. Register now!
https://www.marriagenight.org/
(Or watch anytime 30 days after with link.)

09/08/2020

Take our advice. A happy and healthy marriage doesn’t happen by accident. It takes work.

Join us on September 12 for @RightNowMedia’s #MarriageNight2020, a night dedicated to focus on your marriage. Make your marriage a priority and register now!
(or view anytime up to 30 days after)
https://www.marriagenight.org

09/06/2020

Registered!! Now it’s your turn. 😄

Invest in your marriage right from the comfort of your own home! Super excited for these amazing speakers! Don’t miss it!
www.marriagenight.org

(Or watch anytime 30 days after with link.)

09/03/2020

Marriage Night September 12 - Check out this Speaker Line up!

Marriage Night Sept 12 – Check out this Speaker Line Up! - https://mailchi.mp/e8889c895783/marriage-night-sept-12-check-out-this-speaker-line-up

Friends of the Family wants to let you know about an exciting opportunity coming up to encourage your marriage.

09/03/2020

We recommend…. a night to intentionally focus on your marriage. On September 12, 2020, we’re joining in on @RightNowMedia ’s #MarriageNight2020 for a one-night live event packed with laughter and lessons you can apply to your marriage. Register now!
https://www.marriagenight.org/

(viewable anytime up to 30 days after)

09/01/2020

On Sept 12 join Friends of the Family as we join thousands of couples across North America for #MarriageNight2020.

Learn from Les & Leslie Parrott, Matt & Lauren Chandler, Conway & Jada Edwards, and comedian Michael Jr. This is going to be a great evening! Register now!

(viewable anytime up to 30 days after)
https://www.marriagenight.org/

08/31/2020

Building Trust in your Marriage ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Building Trust in Your Marriage - Thurs, September 3! - https://mailchi.mp/9d195d42f31e/building-trust-in-your-marriage

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

08/31/2020

Childhood Issues and Emotional Baggage ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Childhood Issues and Emotional Baggage THIS WED September 2! - https://mailchi.mp/8897fd671ecd/childhood-issues-and-emotional-baggage

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

08/18/2020

Forgiveness and Repair in Marriage ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Forgiveness and Repair in Marriage - Thurs, August 20! - https://mailchi.mp/c72c9f29e28f/forgiveness-and-repair-in-marriage-9366386

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

08/18/2020

Personality Differences in Marriage ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Personality Differences in Marriage THIS WED August 19! - https://mailchi.mp/4188d5472b86/personality-differences-in-marriage-9366334

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

08/11/2020

I’m So Annoyed With My Spouse

Annoyed?
You got a terrible night's sleep and your car is making that weird noise again. Your partner left their shoes in the middle of the hallway causing you to trip and spill your coffee. Now they're whistling noisily as they leave their dirty glass on the counter. Grrrrr - you're annoyed.
Hold up! Before you lose your temper, check out this game plan from a Prepare/Enrich blog for how to respond when you're annoyed with your partner:
https://blog.prepare-enrich.com/2020/07/im-so-annoyed-with-my-spouse/.

We all get annoyed with our partner from time to time. But how we deal with it makes all the difference.

08/07/2020

What to Do When You Disagree

What to do when you Disagree
Repair happens when we build bridges of validation that connect us, deepening our sense of belonging and security. Read more in this blog post from Jenny TeGrotenhuis, LMHC, Gottman Institute:
https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-disagree/

Repair happens when we build bridges of validation that connect us, deepening our sense of belonging and security.

08/03/2020

The Hurt Spiral ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - The Hurt Spiral THIS Thursday August 6! - https://mailchi.mp/6d2de6392bb3/the-hurt-spiral

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

08/03/2020

Friends of the Family

08/03/2020

Listening Beyond the Words ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Listening Beyond the Words THIS WED August 5! - https://mailchi.mp/3dfc066756da/listening-beyond-the-words

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

07/27/2020

5th Wednesday Special Topic ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Special Topic 5th Wednesday THIS WED July 29! - https://mailchi.mp/96736706d781/5th-wednesday-special-topic

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

07/17/2020

How to Fight Smarter: Soften Your Start-Up

How to Fight Smarter: Soften Your Start Up!
At Friends of the Family we’ve been teaching this concept in many of our relationship seminars. Learn more...
https://www.gottman.com/blog/softening-startup/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=mm&utm_campaign=MM_342_The_Softened_Start_Up

Softening the start-up of your arguments and complaints is crucial to resolving relationship conflicts.

07/14/2020

Don’t Let Money Fights TKO Your Marriage

Don't Let Money Fights TKO Your Marriage!

Not talking about finances is one of the biggest money mistakes couples can make. It’s important to learn how to talk about it. Check out some great tips on how to approach the money conversation with your spouse in a way that works!

https://marriedpeople.org/dont-let-money-fights-tko-your-marriage/

Not talking about finances is one of the biggest money mistakes couples can make. It’s important to learn how to talk about it.

07/13/2020

Resolving Conflict in a Healthy Way ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Resolving Conflict in a Healthy Way THIS Thursday July 16! - https://mailchi.mp/df452f0d5a4b/resolving-conflict-in-a-healthy-way

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

07/13/2020

Control Issues in Marriage ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Control Issues in Marriage THIS WED July 15! - https://mailchi.mp/3987ac52db8e/control-issues-in-marriage

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

07/10/2020

Our Counseling Intern has a birthday today, so the staff at FOFM honored her in a surprise Text Party. Comment here to wish Sherry a happy week of celebration! (Eventually we will have more than 1 photo of Sherry to share!)

Our Counseling Intern has a birthday today, so the staff at FOFM honored her in a surprise Text Party. Comment here to wish Sherry a happy week of celebration! (Eventually we will have more than 1 photo of Sherry to share!)

07/07/2020

Complete the sentence below and text it to your spouse. Or write it on a sticky note and leave it somewhere for them to find it.

"Life is less taxing when we ___________."

06/30/2020

News Anchors Crack Up Watching Baseball Player Making Funny Looks At Live Camera

Laughs from the Ballfield
Laughter is good medicine! Enjoy some good laughs brought to you by Iowa Cubs Catcher Taylor Davis.
https://www.godvine.com/news-anchors-laugh-at-baseball-players-funny-faces-11480.html

These news anchors cannot stop laughing at this jokester of a baseball player. As you watch this video of Iowa Cubs catcher Taylor Davis you will see how funny these camera shots really are.   This player has a lot of fun finding the video camera in the crowd of baseball fans and making funny faces...

06/29/2020

Speaking the Truth in a Loving Way ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Speaking the Truth in a Loving Way THIS Thursday June 18! - https://mailchi.mp/be6859262417/speaking-the-truth-in-a-loving-way

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!

06/29/2020

Redefining the Power Struggle ON ZOOM!

TTO: ONLINE - Redefining the Power Struggle THIS WED July 1! - https://mailchi.mp/784a632ce991/redefining-the-power-struggle

We care about you and your relationships! Friends of the Family offers professional services in Counseling, Conflict Coaching & Mediation, Relationship Education, and Organizational Consulting. Come visit us at fofm.org!