How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities

by Kristin Faith Evans, Todd Evans

Overview

Building a vibrant and joyful marriage is always a challenge. When you add the stresses inherent in parenting children with disabilities, it becomes both more difficult and more critical.

Once on the brink of divorce, Kristin and Todd Evans uncovered the unique set of skills critical for growing a fulfilling relationship amid the extraordinary challenges of caring for their two children with special needs. Now they are sharing their hard-won discoveries and inspiring marriage story with you. Weaving together insights from Scripture, research, and clinical and personal experience, Kristin and Todd offer you the practical relationship tools you need to save, strengthen, and enjoy your marriage. They help you

· identify your unique needs
· assess your strengths and weaknesses
· set your priorities
· develop healthy stress management skills
· deepen your communication and connection
· tackle problems as a team
· find ways to rest and recharge
· nurture sexual intimacy
· build a strong support network
· and so much more

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540903730
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/14/2024
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kristin Faith Evans, MA, MS, LMSW, and Todd Evans, PhD, MA, are award-winning authors, speakers, and disability parents. They earned their MA in Christian educational ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering and currently manages his own business. Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.