The Book

We have released our book, A Short Course in Marriage. This book will expand your understanding of how marriage works and what it takes for partners to get the most out of their marital experience. This Short Course provides tools for developing a healthy self and a healthy relationship.

We are under no illusion that marriage is an easy path. However, we believe the rigors and challenges of marriage allow us to develop as wiser and more resilient individuals. A major variable for successful marriage is a person’s willingness to take responsibility for their issues and contributions which affect their marriage relationship. Along with the personal awareness that is necessary for such responsiveness, we believe it is helpful to have an awareness of the developmental stages we identify as common and crucial to the marital process.

Our book covers topics ranging from communication and sexuality to concerns about money and safety. All of this is set in the context of the importance of commitment to the marital process and finding the personal, interpersonal and spiritual support necessary to address the journey that is marriage.

You can download an eBook version or order a printed copy of the book by clicking the corresponding button below. Please note the eBook is in ePub. You will need the proper software to open an ePub document.

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For more information, we can be reached at (317) 364-6078

About the Authors

Sharon Thompson, M.A.,

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Sharon Thompson brings to her professional career the analytic and constructive skills of a trained electrical engineer (Purdue University) and the therapeutic skills of a marriage and family therapist (graduated magna cum laude). In addition, her work is grounded in theological training (Masters of Theological Studies from Anderson University School of Theology). She has a private practice on the north side of Indianapolis.

Ed Mitchell, D. Min.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Ed Mitchell has more than 45 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist and pastoral counselor. His Master of Divinity is from Princeton Theological Seminary, and his doctorate is from Louisville Seminary. His training was with many of the pioneers in the field of marriage and family therapy and pastoral care and counseling. Ed is enjoying the role of being an elder and mentor.

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