175: Rescuing Relationships: The Power of Intensive Marriage Therapy with Dr. Bob Paul

IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything In Between

We interview Dr. Bob Paul about the concept of intensive marriage therapy and how it differs from traditional counselling. Bob explains the advantages of intensive therapy, such as addressing core issues and providing a focused environment for couples to work through their challenges. He also discusses the person-centred approach of their program, prioritizing the well-being of individuals while building healthy relationships. Bob addresses the suitability of intensive therapy for couples and emphasizes the importance of investing in relationships.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About The Following:

• Intensive marriage therapy vs traditional weekly counselling sessions
• Advantages of intensive therapy
• Importance of individuals being whole and healthy for successful relationships
• Self-care and honouring God to bring the best selves to marriage and family
• Suitability for intensive therapy or traditional counselling
• The definition of a great marriage
• Resources, opportunities, and aftercare support provided by the program
• Recognizing when a couple is drifting apart and investing in the relationship
• Seeking professional help for couples hanging by a thread

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Hope Restored Marriage Intensive in Canada https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.ca/
• Hope Restored Marriage Intensive in the USA https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/
• The DNA of Relationships for Couples by Greg Smalley and Robert Paul - https://amzn.to/3M9TKng
• 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage: And the Truths That Will Save It and Set It Free - Robert Paul and Greg Smalley https://amzn.to/4041D3c
• Restoring Hope - Robert Paul, Robert Burbee, Christine Arnzen https://amzn.to/3S2knhM
• Reconnected: Moving from Roommates to Soulmates in Marriage - Greg and Erin Smalley https://amzn.to/3QtDIHz

Meet Dr. Bob Paul:

Dr. Robert Paul is the vice president of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute. He is also one of the founders of its highly acclaimed Hope Restored marriage intensive programs. He is a licensed professional counselor, an international speaker, and co-author of a number of books including The DNA of Relationships and 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage.

For the full show notes, including discussion prompts for you as a couple about this episode, go to IMbetween.org/episode175

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