Good Shepherd Church Marriage Mentors Resources

“Adverse Childhood Experiences” Quiz.  The ACE quiz is a helpful tool to recognize and initiate discussion on family background.

Helpful article explains the ACE quiz.  The article also includes an option to take the quiz online.

Printable PDF of the ACE quiz here.

Big Talk Cards.  Great conversation tool for you to refer couples to.  And for you to Use!

Gottman Resources.  A whole bunch of good stuff!  Especially the Guide Booklets.

What’s Your Love Story?  Movies and discussions to build intimacy.  No joke, this relationship study which combined watching movies with guided questions had an effect similar to effective marriage therapy.

To Fall (Back in) Love Do This.  A super fun date night activity.  Some couples spread this over three dates.  We spread it over an entire weekend!

Communicating to be Heard and Understood.  A cheat-sheet handout to guide couples by Dave and Hollis.