You are made for love.
Not the wimpy, fragile kind that shatters at the first sign of imperfection. You are made for the robust kind of love that looks at pain in the face and finds a way to overcome.
Our Marriage Survival Training is for couples who know that marriage is hard and want to learn skills that will help them overcome life’s challenges together. It’s for couples who are willing to do whatever it takes to get past the rough spots and to build the kind of marriage that nurtures and heals.
Join us for a 2-day Christian marriage intensive where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the kind of love we all long for and take steps toward reliably giving that love to each other through all the mountains and valleys of your lives.
While we did pre-marital counseling with a pastor at church and watched/discussed a 4-part video series on marriage…this is the first “marriage education” we’ve done since actually getting married and moving in together. It’s been hugely valuable and helpful…. We will definitely recommend this course to other couples.
– Anonymous
About this Intensive
Learn new concepts through experiential activities, discussions, and short lectures in a safe community with other couples. Connect with your partner during one-on-one practice times that hone your skills for navigating conflict and deepen your emotional bond. Gain a broad foundation to help you know which areas of your marriage need to level up.
Led by licensed Christian therapists Esther I. Wei, LMFT, and Joy Wong Liu, LMFT, our unique training integrates the robust findings of modern psychological research with the unshakable truths of God’s Word.
You’ll leave the training with…
- A road-map for understanding your marriage
- Tools for conflict, comfort, and connection
- A deeper understanding of your own internal world and that of your partner’s
- A plan for strengthening and protecting your marriage
- A vision of the work God is doing in your lives
The skills and practice in listening and speaking was helpful in guiding us to openly talk about our feelings with our spouse, in a safe manner. I recommend this to married couples, especially those that want to improve in communication.
– Anonymous
When:
This marriage intensive will be presented across two days.
- Day 1 – Saturday, January 20, 2024, 9:00am – 5:30pm Pacific Time
- Day 2 – Sunday, January 21, 2024, 1:00pm – 5:30pm Pacific Time
Where:
15 Waverly Place
San Francisco, CA 94108
Format:
Our new Experiential Weekend Format alternates between experiential learning (group activities) and couple practice time (just you and your partner, with the option for coaching).
Cost:
- $375 per couple
- Ask about our discount for couples in full-time Christian ministry and for alumni of previous trainings
Please note that this course is designed for both partners to participate together.
To Register:
Contact Joy at 510-999-6380 or livedeeplylovedeeply@gmail.com
Register soon if you are interested, as space remains for only a few couples. Registration closes Friday, January 12, 2024.
As it’s often said in sports, “defense wins championships.” If you can spot problems earlier and have the self-awareness to recognize them then you can start to work on them. The tips they’ve compiled to help married couples can help defend against a marriage breaking apart.
– PBQ
About the Instructors
Esther I. Wei, LMFT
Esther I. Wei is a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #78450) with a private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. She focuses on treating individuals and couples to improve their relationships and to facilitate trauma recovery. Esther graduated from the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy under Ellyn Bader Ph.D. at The Couples Institute. She integrates trauma-informed approaches to healing as an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Certified Therapist, a TIST (Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment) Certified Therapist, and as a Certified HeartSync Minister. Esther also provides member care services for missionaries through GoLiveServe.org (Mountain View, CA) and is affiliated with the House of Hope Healing Center (Fremont, CA). She received an M.A. MFT with highest honors and Addiction Studies Certificate from Western Seminary in 2008. Esther’s varied professional experience includes architectural engineering, corporate event planning, and nonprofit management. As a second-generation Taiwanese-American, Esther was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Livermore, CA. Esther has been happily married to Charles since 2005.
[Photo Credit: Di Starr]
Joy Wong Liu, LMFT
Also a Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Joy Wong Liu (LMFT #53681) loves to help others grow more deeply into God’s love. She met her husband Anthony in graduate school at Western Seminary, and the two share a private practice in Berkeley, California. Joy is trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy as well as Levels 1 and 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She has additional training in Prepare-Enrich, EMDR, and the Therapeutic Spiral Model, a clinical form of psychodrama for the treatment of trauma. A drama major at Stanford University, Joy enjoys leading drama therapy groups. She also has led mental health workshops for local counseling centers and church groups, including the Bay Area Sunday School Convention.
Esther and Joy have been collaborating on a graphic novel marriage handbook since 2018. This workshop is a synthesis of some of the key concepts from their shared research and expertise.
[Photo Credit: Swirl of Grace Photography]
The Marriage Intensive was highly beneficial for understanding the different aspects of marriage with a background in Christianity. The various discussion points were applicable to all stages of marriages and backgrounds. A++
– Anonymous