And they lived happily ever after...

Most young girls enjoy fair tales complete with Prince Charming carrying the princess off on his steed…and they live happily ever after.  For many, marriage isn’t a fairy tale. Read More

Is Your Marriage a Garden or a Thorn Bush?
An Interview with Dr. Karolyn Thompson

Using the example of a garden, Associates’ therapist, Dr. Karolyn Thompson, describes the blessing of cultivating a marriage. Read More

Todd Chase joined the Board of Directors of Associates in Christian Counseling in 2008. 

“I heard about Associates in Christian Counseling three years ago when I met Dr. Joe Verga through the New Canaan Society, a men’s fellowship which meets here in town.  With my term on another community board ending, I was feeling drawn to be involved with a Christian organization.  It made it an easy decision when I was asked to serve.” Read More

Book Reviews

Love & Respect:  The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Thomas Nelson, 2004
Focusing on Ephesians 5:33, Dr. Eggerichs reveals the power of unconditional love and unconditional respect and how husbands and wives can reap the benefits of marriage that God intended.

Simple Secrets of a Great Marriage
Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Thomas Nelson, 2008
In this new book, two respected psychologists help you learn how to build trust, establish realistic expectations, handle conflict, and much more.  Each chapter ends with questions—think about it, talk about it, live it.

The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted
Dr. Gary Chapman
Moody Publishers, 2005 (revised edition)
Marital happiness is not automatic but the practical application of Dr. Chapman’s helpful information will put couples well on their way to successful and fulfilling marriages.

Your Time-Starved Marriage:  How to Stay Connected at the Speed of Life
Dr. Less Parrott & Dr. Leslie Parrott
Zondervan, 2006
The Parrotts will help you stop the “time bandits,” recapture “missing” hours and slay the “busyness” giant that threatens your relationship.