The Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco are offering the much-anticipated relationship series, Eight Dates, based on the book Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman, PhD, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD. You will meet the Family Wellness Team who will guide you on your Eight Dates journey and get you ready to transform your relationship with each other. Over the ... [Read more]
TO LOVE AND TO BE LOVED
Developmental psychologists and adherents to Attachment Theory say that the two greatest needs of an infant are to feel safe and secure. If a child’s development occurs over time in an environ- ment where they experience safety, security, and healthy relational connections, they will mature into a securely attached adult and move on to healthy interdependent relationships. On the other hand, if a child’s developmental years are scared by the experience of some form of relational trauma, such as ... [Read more]
Why Connection Counts: Parenting From the Heart
The Property Value Principle We've heard it said that real estate is one of our best investments. According to experts there are three factors that contribute to the value of real estate, as well as helping property maintain its worth during difficult times: location, location, location! As we take a moment to reflect on our parenting efforts and consider viewing our kids as our most valued investment, we find that similar principles apply. Much like the real estate principle, ... [Read more]
OrthoTalks For Teens: Dealing with Difficult People
OrthoTalks: Dealing With Difficult People For All TEENS and Parents Join Father Gary Kyriacou, Metropolis Pastor of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry team for an in-depth discussion on ZOOM! The gathering will focus on the Orthodox Christian response to bullying, how to deal with someone that is mean, and understanding brokenness. As the new school year begins our children are going to endure difficult ... [Read more]
THE RELATIONSHIP PROJECT
Our Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry is thrilled to partner with FaithTree to bring an extraordinary ministry opportunity to our Teens and Young Adults with "The Relationship Project." Please CLICK ON THE RELATIONSHIP PROJECT TAB to sign up youth workers from our Metropolis and links to helpful resources and information: CLICK HERE:http://www.familywellnessministry.org/the-relationship-project-2/ ... [Read more]
THE RELATIONSHIP PROJECT
Our Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry is partnering with FaithTree Resources to bring "The Relationship Project" to teens and young adults this year. All information and resources can be found on our "RELATIONSHIP PROJECT" Page: http://www.familywellnessministry.org/the-relationship-project-2/ ... [Read more]
The Teachings of St. Paisios on Marriage Part VI ~ HUMILITY
Conclusion ~ Humility - Part VI Each of these four principles that we have discussed Respect, Gratitude, Sacrifice, and Patience, are characteristics of love that lead to a healthy marriage. Each of them require a key ingredient: humility. In order to practice respect, gratitude, sacrificial acts, and patience in our marriages, we must humble ourselves. One sure way to humility is through the active avoidance of negative thoughts, something that Saint Paisios spoke about often! One ... [Read more]
The Teachings of St. Paisios on Marriage Part V ~ PATIENCE
Part V - Patience In the previous article we discussed the need for sacrifice in a healthy marriage. One of the ways that we can make sacrifices in our marriage is by practicing patience, and this is the fourth principle of a healthy marriage according to Saint Paisios the Athonite. He uses very strong language when discussing the importance of practicing patience in our marriage: “God has hung the salvation of man on the hook of patience”.[1] When he speaks about patience, he is ... [Read more]
The Teachings of St. Paisios on Marriage – Part IV SACRIFICE
Sacrifice The third principle of a healthy marriage according to Saint Paisios the Athonite is Sacrifice. The Elder often uses the terms “love” and “sacrifice” together - where one is, there the other will be. In a marriage, as with any relationship, the bond between the two persons is stronger the more that each person is able to see the viewpoint and perspective of the other. We can learn to do this by making sacrifices for the other person, learning to lay our will aside for ... [Read more]
The Teachings of St. Paisios on Marriage – Part III GRATITUDE
Gratitude The second principle of a healthy marriage according to Saint Paisios the Athonite is Gratitude. Someone once asked the Elder, “What is it that most unites a husband and wife”? His one word answer was “gratitude”.[1] The Elder teaches that gratitude cultivates a positive disposition and fondness towards our spouse, and is the antidote to the grumbling and negative thoughts that can slowly eat away at a couple’s marital bond. The Elder encourages married couples to have ... [Read more]
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