With the divorce rate so high in the US, it seems hard to find good resources when a couple is struggling with their marriage. The Retrouvaille program is an excellent resource for couples. It offers a weekend program followed by a series of additional short sessions (usually 2-3 hours) over the following three months.
Retrouvaille seeks to improve communication between the couple in order to help them rediscover each other, resulting in a much stronger marriage. There are many testimonials from those who were contemplating divorce and tried Retrouvaille as a last resort. Surprisingly to them, their marriage not only survived but became much stronger than they ever imagined possible. This is especially apparent in the number of couples who come back as volunteers to lead future programs.
Although Catholic in origin, Retrouvaille is open to people of all faiths (and people of no faith.) While Catholic values underlie the desire to help others strengthen their marriage, the program is not a religious retreat. Rather, it is focused totally on helping to save and improve the marriages of couples who attend.
Helpful books on marriage are available at the ActiveParishioner.com website.
