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A Couple’s Guide to Complaining:
The Gottman Institute offers advice on how to complain, along with a secret ingredient: REPAIRS. You can have a thriving relationship in spite of long standing unresolved conflicts. Learn more in this blog article: https://www.gottman.com/blog/a-couples-guide-to-complaining/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=mm&utm_campaign=MM_341_Criticism
Take a moment with us to say THANK YOU to Smith Glass in Corvallis, clearly a window to the future with your donation to Friends of the Family’s vision of 2021.
https://smith-glass.com/.
Gerding Builders is one of Friends of the Family’s corporate sponsors. Because of them and other like-minded and generous companies in the area, many Friends of the Family events are free to the public. Thank you for your ongoing support, Gerding family!
https://www.gerdingbuilders.com/
TTO: ONLINE - Building a Climate of Respect THIS WED January 6! - https://mailchi.mp/67425e84440d/tto-building-a-climate-of-respect-this-wed-9467294
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!
How to Fight Smarter:
Soften Your Start Up. At Friends of the Family we recently taught this concept at our Special Topic 5th Wednesday seminar. Click here to learn more or review what you know: https://www.gottman.com/blog/softening-startup/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=mm&utm_campaign=MM_342_The_Softened_Start_Up
Odell Lake Resort is a mountain retreat that has much to offer any time of the year. The last in-person group event before the pandemic hit that Friends of the Family held was a marriage retreat at Odell Lake Resort. We’d like to express our thanks for the ongoing friendship, prize-donations, and financial support from Jon and the Odell Resort team. Need a getaway? Consider Odell Lake Resort! Maybe we’ll see you there in 2021!
https://www.odelllakeresort.com/
Hats off to Powell Construction, one of Friends of the Family’s major sponsors. We appreciate our friendship and ongoing partnership to provide help, hope and healing in the Willamette Valley. PoWELL done, faithful one!
https://www.powellconstruction.com/
Merry Christmas from Friends of the Family - https://mailchi.mp/d515fc5d9813/merry-christmas-from-friends-of-the-family-9459490
Let the holiday begin!
TTO: ONLINE - Special Topic THIS WED December 16! - https://mailchi.mp/d4b83b25af98/special-presentation-on-zoom
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!
Save a Marriage TODAY! - https://mailchi.mp/e3ddda3c5231/end-of-the-year-giving-opportunity-9447966
Your gift to Friends of the Family heals marriages and restores families!
Help marriages and families today!
This Giving Tuesday (and after) you can be part of healing hurting relationships. And YOUR GIFT CAN BE DOUBLED!! Made possible by a $15,000 matching fund from some special donors. Make your gift before December 31, 2020 at https://fofm.org/get-involved/#give
TTO: ONLINE - Building Trust in Your Marriage - Wednesday, December 2! - https://mailchi.mp/81df55a7ef7c/building-trust-in-your-marriage-9443006
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!
Thanksgiving Greetings from FOFM - https://mailchi.mp/3176edbb59d3/thanksgiving-greetings-from-fofm-9437274
We are thankful for YOU!
TTO: ONLINE - Forgiveness in Marriage THIS WED November 18! - https://mailchi.mp/b724fb44d05c/forgiveness-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!
TTO: ONLINE - Feelings and the Hurt Spiral THIS WED November 4! - https://mailchi.mp/3ebbb79193f0/feelings-and-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!
The Four Horseman…..
Protect your relationship against Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt and Stonewalling. Find out how to counteract them here...
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https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-the-antidotes/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=mm&utm_campaign=MM_342_The_Softened_Start_Up
The first step in effectively managing conflict is to identify and counteract The Four Horsemen when they arrive in your conflict discussions. Luckily, for every horseman there is an antidote, and you can learn how and when to use them below.
Sherry is a lifelong student of relationships. Her heart is to be present with you, and provide a safe place for you to feel seen and heard.
In addition to her background in military family life, marriage research, and education, Sherry will soon be graduating with a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from George Fox University. She enjoys meeting with adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Contact our office to schedule an appointment with Sherry today at 541-757-1761 or [email protected]!
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]!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.)
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.)
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
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.)
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.
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)
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/
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!
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!
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Thank you for joining us at the community concert last night. Beautiful music, fantastic Irish dancing, and a great crowd! We are blessed indeed.
Tonight is the night! We hope you will Join us, 7pm at the LaSells Stewart Center, OSU, for the 13th Annual Community Christmas Concert. (Video from last years concert.) 🎄
Free Community Christmas Concert tomorrow night, 7pm @ LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. Featuring world class musicians, Jeff Johnson, Brian Dunning & Wendy Goodwin. With special guests Comerford School of Irish Dance. Come spend the evening with us.
Here's a little preview of some of the dancers who will be performing at our annual Christmas concert. We are thrilled to have them join the Celtic Trio this year. Please plan to join us for this free event on Thursday December, 3 - 7 pm at the LaSells Stewart Center, OSU.
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