reading list
focus on marriage
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert
John M Gottman, Ph.D. and Nan Silver
The Five Love Languages
How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
Gary Chapman
We Can Work it Out
Resolving Conflicts Peacefully and Powerfully
Marshall B. Rosenberg
Making Marriage Simple
10 Truths for Changing the Relationship You Have into the One You Want
Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D.
understanding your spouse
for women only
What you need to know about the inner lives of men
Shaunti Feldhahn
for men only
A Straightforward guide to the inner lives of women
Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
What a Wife Needs from Her Husband
Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually.
Melanie Chitwood
What a Husband Needs from His Wife
Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually.
Melanie Chitwood
faith and
self help
The Power of a Praying Wife
Stormie Omartian
The Gift to Listen, The Courage to Hear
Cari Jackson
Soul Coaching
28 Days to Discover Your Authentic Self
Denise Linn
God and You
prayer as a personal relationship
William A. Barry S.J.
Finding Our Way
Leadership For an Uncertain Time
Margaret J. Wheatley
change your life in 30 days
Verna Cornelia Price, Ph.D.
How Can I Forgive You
The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To
Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D. and Michael Spring
No Moment Too Small
Rhythms of Silence, Prayer & Holy Reading
Norvene Vest
anger, affair, addiction
Getting Anger Under Control
Overcoming Unresolved Resentment, Overwhelming Emotions, The Lies Behind Anger
Neil T. Anderson and Rich Miller
Working With Anger
Thubten Chodron
After the Affair
Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful
Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D. and Michael Spring
Not “Just Friends”
Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity
Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D.
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Close Encounters with Addiction
Gabor Maté
Rewired
A Bold New Approach To Addiction and Recovery
Erica Spiegelman
Download Retrouvaille International’s complete recommended reading list.
retrouvaille resources
Any Retrouvaille couple can attend post-weekend sessions – new couples and veteran couples. If you are experiencing difficulty in one part of your marriage, or would simply like a refresher, re-attending a particular Post session is a great way to get back on track.
Visit Retrouvaille International for more information about Retrouvaille, marriage related links and to learn about the Four Stages of Marriage.
Download the Twin Cities Retrouvaille brochure.
Struggling to find the right Dialogue question?
Try Retrouvaille’s searchable database of Dialogue questions.
tcr board members
community coordinators
Andy and Deirdre, TCRCoordinator@TCR-MN.org, are the current Community Coordinator Couple. They provide the leadership for Twin Cities Retrouvaille to develop and carry out the vision and mission of Retrouvaille. The Coordinating Couple acts as liaison in regional and Retrouvaille International activities.
Dustin and Gina, TCRWeekend@TCR-MN.org , are the current Weekend Coordinator couple. They schedule the weekends, arrange for facility space, schedule presenters and coordinate all other activities involved with delivering the Retrouvaille Weekend program.
post coordinators
Tim and Teresa, TCRPost@TCR-MN.org, are the current Post Coordinator couple, They set the calendar for Post sessions, arrange for meeting space and schedules presenters.
c.o.r.e. coordinators
Andy and Deirdre, TCRCore@TCR-MN.org, are the current C.O.R.E. Coordinator couple. They develop a connection with each TCR C.O.R.E. group and promote the expansion of C.O.R.E. groups.
secretary couple
Roger and Suzie, TCRSecretary@TCR-MN.org, are the current Secretary Couple. They are responsible for recording the minutes of TCR board meetings and distributing them to the TCR board members.
Paul and Tina, TCRRegistration@TCR-MN.org, are the current Registration Coordinator couple. They are responsible for obtaining and managing the data necessary for the registration of couples attending weekends.
volunteer coordinators
Volunteer Coordinator couple is responsible for contacting, welcoming and maintaining a list of volunteers willing to help with all facets of Twin Cities Retrouvaille. Please contact TCRVolunteer@TCR-MN.org
finance coordinators
Eric and Char, TCRFinance@TCR-MN.org, are the current Finance Coordinator couple. They are responsible for all financial transactions of Twin Cities Retrouvaille.
retrouvaille communities worldwide
“Retrouvaille saved our marriage twelve years ago; being involved in Twin Cities Retrouvaille today helps our marriage grow stronger. We are quite certain that our marriage would not have survived if it were not for the support and dedication of those Retrouvaille couples who helped us on our marriage journey.”
– Greg and Carol
