Marriage Counseling Resources: this page offers trusted tools, articles, books, and recommendations to support couples who are in distress and exploring whether a Marriage Intensive might be the right next step. Whether you’re preparing for an intensive, recovering from one, or still deciding, these resources are here to help.
Marriage Book Resources
Not Just Friends: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Sanity After Infidelity.
by Dr. Shirley P. Glass
A compassionate and research-based guide for couples navigating the devastating aftermath of infidelity. Dr. Glass explores how emotional and sexual affairs develop – even in seemingly strong relationships. Dr. Glass offers practical tools for rebuilding trust, setting healthy boundaries, and healing together. Especially helpful for understanding the dangers of blurred lines in friendships and how to restore emotional safety in a marriage.
The Seven Principles that Make Marriage Work
by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver
A practical, research-backed guide drawn from decades of observing real couples. Dr. Gottman outlines seven essential principles that strengthen marital friendship, improve conflict management, and deepen emotional connection. Includes exercises and examples to help couples build trust, repair after conflict, and create lasting intimacy. A foundational resource for any couple wanting to improve their relationship.
The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
by Dr. Gary Chapman
This bestselling book introduces the idea that people give and receive love in different ways: through Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. Dr. Chapman helps couples identify their own love languages and their partner’s. He then offers simple, actionable strategies to improve emotional connection and reduce miscommunication in relationships.
Northwest Marriage Intensive Handouts
Couples conversation guide to talk about money
The Time Out Tool (key tool for managing emotional flooding)