George Faller was a lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department for twenty-one years and served at Ground Zero. He is now a counselor and international trainer in couples counseling. Heather Wright is a Presbyterian pastor, former long-term care chaplain, and frequent preacher, teacher, and retreat leader. She is currently director and counselor in a faith-based counseling center.
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Preface 1 Designed for Relationships 2 The Mixed Blessing of Disconnection 3 A Pathway to Repair 4 Navigating Romantic Relationships 5 Finding Home in Our Families 6 Leaning into Loss 7 Discovering Community 8 Encountering God Bibliography
"True Connection compellingly reminds us to trust in the vision given in the Scriptures that tells us to turn toward those we love with vulnerability and compassion." --Dr. Susan Johnson, author Created for Connection "True Connection encourages readers to listen to their body's distress signals of disconnection and to use that wise information to propel them to something different: heading toward their partner to repair instead of fighting or turning away. Absolutely worth giving this book to every couple and family you care about!" --Sharon G. May, Ph.D., author of Save Haven Marriage "True Connection is a must-read for all couples! A wonderful exegesis of God's framework for relationships and how we use God's design to connect with our spouse at the deepest levels." --Chris Cambas, MA, LMFT, Founder of Full Circle Ministries, National Marriage Seminars and Couplestrong "I needed this book when I had teenagers! George Faller and Heather P. Wright's NAME IT process for healing relationships is so helpful and practical, and they illustrate it with vivid, real-life stories. I particularly appreciate their emphasis on vulnerability as a significant component of relational health." --Lynne Baab "Look--we all have relationships in various stages of brokenness. I do. But I'm often not clear what to do to bring about restoration. Faller and Wright have provided us all with a very helpful and accessible way to talk about it and bring healing." --John Eldredge