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12/22/2022

I was just reading though our "Relationship First Responder" booklet and realized how many of us still make relationship decisions based primarily on emotions.🤯 Emotions tell us the meaning we are giving to events and experiences - they are not static. Better understanging can change the meaning of events, and so the emotions can change. If you don't like what you are feeling, consider the meaning you are giving to things that happen - especially when it comes to people.

10/01/2022

It seems Facebook has removed all of our content. We will be trying to restore this soon.😣

12/10/2020

We're gearing up for our February event: STABILIZE 2021 - Reinventing the Marriage Experience! It's an opportunity to discover and explore yourself, your relationship, and your loved one. Are you ready to dive in and dig deep? Stay tuned for more details!

10/20/2020

How does culture affect family? How were your parents, grandparents affected? How is your family affected by culture? Is there anything that is universal throughout family generations? What is unique? What defines a generation? These are conversations we're excited to share with you at our up-coming STABILIZE 2021 marriage conference. Join us as we reinvent the marriage experience!

10/09/2020

What's the best marriage advice you have ever received? "Always answer the phone when your husband or wife calls." "Never go to bed angry." Let us know the words of wisdom that have carried you through all the days and years of your marriage.

09/16/2020

STABILIZE offers 1 free Conflict Session to covid-19 Frontline Heroes. For the past 6 months, essential workers - our family members, friends, neighbors, and community members - have worked tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of everyone. These men and women have been called upon to carry out the extraordinary work of protecting our well-being and way of life. They are the heroes among us. But they are also husbands and wives, engaged couples, and newlyweds.

When one or both partners is exposed to high levels of stress over an extended period of time, it can lead to relationship conflicts. STABILIZE believes that covid-19 Frontline Heroes shouldn’t have to cope with this crisis alone and is offering a free Conflict Assessment Session. The goal is to provide couples with the professional direction they need to move beyond the paralyzed state that a crisis can cause in relationships.

We know that family conflict has increased due to the covid-19 pandemic in a way that we haven’t seen before. For over 30 years, founder of STABILIZE, Bob Roby, has charted a path for healing the wounds of relational conflict. “Right now, my practice is centered around untangling the meaning, emotions, and communication that couples are increasingly conflicted with because of this crisis,” said Bob Roby. The free Conflict Assessment Session will provide couples with 3 key takeaways: a situation analysis, real options for healing their relationship, and what it will take for resolution.

Frontline Heroes who would like to schedule a free Conflict Assessment Session may email Bob Roby directly [email protected]. Sessions are offered in-person, via phone, or ZOOM.

09/04/2020

Sharing a testimonial from Zac and Jessie Gustafson about their experience working with Bob Roby and STABILIZE - "It helped us to learn biblical foundations of marriage. It included assessments about ourselves, which helped us identify areas in our relationship that would be our strengths and weaknesses. We learned conflict resolution skills, all of which set us up for a successful marriage, with God in the center and ultimate priority. We appreciate his continued support and encouragement!"

08/21/2020

We all know what an ATM is. But do you know what the STABILIZE ATM stands for? A = Attention T = Time M = Money. If you know what someone's ATM profile is, then you know what their treasure is.

08/14/2020

Are you married? Have you ever thought about divorce? More than half of all married Americans between the ages of 25-50 have thought about divorce. Most people who have thought about divorce want to stay married and fix their problems - not leave. These highlights are from a 2015 article published by the Institute for Family Studies that came out of a national survey. The big takeaway? Thoughts about divorce are common in our society. The survey also revealed that most people who did stay married were glad that they did. So what makes those couples that stayed married not only survivors, but thrivers? While there's no magic spell or silver bullet, there were 3 common tools that many couples utilized: patience, perspective, and promises. So if you've thought about divorce, you're not alone. At STABILIZE, we know it's not easy to navigate these rough waters on your own. If you're willing to put in the work to thrive in your marriage, then think of STABILIZE as the chartered boat that will guide you through those rough waters. We're here because we believe that the way back to calmer seas isn't by hopping on a speedboat and racing away from your spouse towards a divorce, but rather, it's rolling up your sleeves and crewing a sailboat together that gets you back to calm seas and fair winds. We're reinventing the marriage experience, one sailboat at a time. (deck shoes not included)