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Institute for Healthy Families is getting ready for the release of Christopher Doyle's new book, The Meaning of Sex: A New Christian Ethos!
Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more? All donations of $100 will receive a complimentary copy of Christopher's new book, set to be released in January!By donating to IHF you are being part of the healing process in someone’s life. And your donation to IHF is 100 percent tax-deductible since IHF is a 501(c)(3) non –profit organization. Thank you for your help in changing lives! Click here to donate. |
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Why do marriages fail? excerpt from The Meaning of Sex: A New Christian Ethos
Mike and Kate sat in my office, staring at the walls with defeated looks on their faces. Mike was annoyed. Kate was frustrated. Neither wanted to be in counseling, but both of them realized they needed help. It was the second marriage for each of them, and they were desperate to keep it together. After a short honeymoon phase, the couple began to run into major conflicts with each other.
“You wouldn’t believe the way he talks to me! Sure, I’m not perfect, but isn’t a person allowed to make a mistake without being yelled at? I thought Mike loved me, but I really just think he loves himself!” Kate exclaimed as a tear grew in her eye.
“She expects me to read her mind, and she’s so controlling! It seems like everything I do she needs to criticize. I don’t experience this in any other relationship in my life but with her! I didn’t sign up for this.” Mike complained, as his face grew red.
As I listened to Mike and Kate lament for about twenty minutes, it became evident that a few essential qualities had been missing in their relationship: Boundaries, unconditional love, effective communication, and healthy intimacy. But where to start? Sometimes in cases where a couple is lacking so many characteristics of a healthy relationship, I find it helpful to tell them a story from my own marriage. Click here to read more of chapter 5 of Christopher Doyle's new book, The Meaning of Sex: A New Christian Ethos. |
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| | Christopher Doyle Interviewed on Virginia's "Conversion Therapy" Ban Bill on Washington, DC's Fox 5 News
Virginia legislators have submitted a bill that would ban conversion therapy for minors in the state, as well as limit allowing state funds for conversion therapy.
The bill, which was authored by Sen. Scott Surovell (D) from District 36 from Fairfax County would prohibit sexuality conversion therapy for people under 18 by "any health care provider or person who performs counseling by licensed professionals." Click here to watch the interview with Christopher Doyle on Washington, DC's Fox 5 News.
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| | Watch Christopher Doyle's Presentation on Adolescent Sexual Health
Click here to watch IHF Executive Director, Christopher Doyle, discuss adolescent sexual health and his book, Benefits of Delaying Sexual Debut, at the 2017 Joint Conference with the American College of Pediatricians and American Association of Pro-Life OBGYN's in Chicago, IL (Photo: Christopher Doyle with American College of Pediatricians President, Dr. Michelle Cretella). |
| | Institute for Healthy Families (IHF) specializes in counseling solutions for individuals, couples, families, therapists, and ministry leaders. IHF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit therapeutic organization located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. As a Judeo-Christian organization, IHF believes that the family is the foundation for healthy individuals, relationships, communities, and places of worship. While IHF is non-sectarian, we believe that God reveals His truth in both the Bible and Creation and that we can use this wisdom to help facilitate healing. IHF believes that through this synthesis of science and faith, we can help our clients form and maintain healthy families that will be able to help their children become the best versions of themselves and fulfill God’s will for their lives. For more information, visit our website at: www.InstituteforHealthyFamilies.org
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