Carl and Linda

Carl and Linda (a fictitious couple) were not as happy in their marriage as they had hoped. Married for nine years now, it seemed they could not agree on anything.  Carl thought their fights were over trivial things and Linda was sad to feel so alone in their marriage.

            When Linda talked to her pastor about the loneliness she struggled with, her pastor suggested that marriage counselling could be helpful and gave them information on how to contact Recovery of Hope, a faith-based counselling agency with offices in Winnipeg, Steinbach, Altona, Winkler, Niverville, and Portage La Prairie.  When Linda called the toll-free number she was able to book an appointment at the location most convenient for them. Carl was pleased that evening appointments were available so that they didn’t have to book time off work.

            Carl and Linda came home from their first appointment with the counsellor feeling hopeful.  The counsellor had listened respectfully to both their concerns and had understood the feelings of each. Carla and Linda were pleased to hear that the counsellor had a plan for how they could develop relationship skills and implement more effective communication to help strengthen their marital bond. They learned that, after a few more sessions, each could feel respected and cared for in the marriage.