Upcoming Workshops
  • MOPS
    Mclean Bible Church (Prince William Campus - Manassas, VA)
    Thursday January 19, 2012
  • MOPS
    Cedar Run Community Church (Oak Hill, VA)
    Thursday February 2, 2012
    Keeping the Love Alive in Marriage


Naked and Unashamed Marriage Workshop
Saturday April 21, 2012

In the first recorded marriage, Adam and Eve “were both naked, and they felt no shame.” (Genesis 2:25)

Being naked and feeling unashamed were not limited to physical nakedness but rather embodied the depths of emotional intimacy.  In their “nakedness,” they experienced complete freedom from fear and insecurity.  Moreover, they felt total acceptance, safety, and a sacred trust – qualities many couples desire but few enjoy as the culture within their relationship.

Speakers (Alice Kim, LCSW and Reverend Sam Kim) will share from biblical reflections, clinical and pastoral experience (from working with couples) and personal lessons from their own marriage.  This workshop will be grounded in the biblical foundation for marriage as the framework for growing intimacy.  Furthermore, Alice and Sam will apply practical principles and implications to your current relationship.

See below for feedback from previous workshop.


TOPICS INCLUDE:
  • Unveiling the Mystery of Marriage (Oneness)
  • Breaking the Silence of Shame
  • Building a Culture of Nakedness and Grace
  • Reclaiming Sexual Intimacy (NEW)

LOCATION

Reston Association Conference Center
12001 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20191 (on the corner of Reston Parkway and Sunrise Valley Drive)


PROGRAM SCHEDULE

9:00       Registration/Sign-in
9:15       Session I
10:30     Session II
11:30     Lunch (on your own)
12:45     Session III
2:00       Session IV
3:00       Workshop Concludes
*Light refreshments and snacks will be provided


COST
  • $75/Couple (registration received BEFORE April 1st)
  • $40/Individual (registration received BEFORE April 1st)
  • $80/Couple (registration received AFTER April 1st)
  • $45/Individual (registration received AFTER April 1st)
  • $55/Ministry Couple

REGISTRATION  Click HERE to download Registration Form (PDF)

Mail completed registration form along with payment (check payable to EMMAUS CCS) to,

Emmaus Counseling and Consulting Services
453A Carlisle Drive Suite 104
HERNDON, VA 20170

All registrations must be prepaid.  Walk-ins are welcome, but admission is based on space and therefore cannot be guaranteed.  If registering less than a week prior to the workshop, please email emmausmarriageworkshop@gmail.com or call 703 939 1625 for availability.

If your plans change, please contact us 14 DAYS BEFORE the workshop date for a full refund. Unfortunately, NO REFUNDS will be given after this date.


Please send your questions to emmausmarriageworkshop@gmail.com or call, 703 939 1625.


FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS NAKED AND UNASHAMED MARRIAGE WORKSHOP

"Refreshing."

"You had my attention the entire time."

"My expectations were met and exceeded because the topics were thoroughly discussed and supported with scripture."

"Learned a lot about the Bible (I'm not a Christian yet), my family, culture and how that affect me...."

"Allowed us to be honest with one another and talk about things we always were ashamed to talk about."

"It really hit home for me when "shame" and "forgiveness" was mentioned."

"I enjoyed not only the content, but more importantly, how it was presented."

"The most memorable lesson I learned was how to create intimacy with openness."

"I would recommend [the workshop] because it really brings real life situations to life.  Very relevant to struggles we are all facing."

"I would recommend this workshop.  It asks the profound, asking a couple to look deeper into their relationship."

"Re-emphasized truths I know and vows/commitments I made with my spouse ... rekindled the desire to keep trying and not be content."

"Reminded of God's sovereignty and grace in giving my wife to me ... someone I need, not merely want."

"Practical."


Other Workshop Topics
  • How to Walk with Someone Who is Struggling (Based on Luke 24:13-15, Road to Emmaus) - Ideal for ministry leaders, friends and family members with loved ones who are experiencing a period of difficulty.

  • Boundaries, Confidentiality, and Legal Issues for Ministry Leaders - Ideal for small group and care ministries leaders.

  • Counseling Korean Americans: Navigating the Cultural Maze - Ideal for clinicians (counselors, psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists) working with the Asian American population.

  • Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy - Ideal for young adult groups, women’s groups.

  • Steps Toward a Healthy Marriage (presented with Reverend Sam Kim) - Ideal for engaged couples, newly married, and married couples.

  • Disciplining Children in Love - Ideal for parents with toddlers, preschoolers and elementary children.

  • Why Your Relationship Matters to Your Teen - Ideal for parents of adolescents.

  • Conversations with Your Children About Sex - Ideal for parents of toddlers to teenagers. 


    Here is what others have said about the seminars.

    “Our church leaders and members were wrestling through issues of mental health care, boundaries, legal responsibilities, and working with the mental health
    care community following an incident that took place during a small group meeting.  As a ministry, we felt very unequipped to address these issues. … However, Alice was available to coach and train our leaders to handle these issues and -- more importantly -- to care more deeply for our people.  With Alice's guidance,
    our ministry took a formative journey from being a place of gathering to becoming a place of healing.”      Pastor John Cha, Associate Pastor at Open Door Presbyterian Church, heard Boundaries, Confidentiality, and Legal Issues for Ministry Leaders

    "Your presentation was absolutely superb!  You gave us information that is both useful and enlightening.  I know our clients and our staff will greatly benefit."  Senior Clinician, Team Supervisor at Woodburn Center for Community Mental Health, heard Counseling Korean Americans: Navigating the Cultural Maze

    "Thanks so much for coming to WBC. It was a great presentation.... Many clinicians have told me that it was great and very informative and clinically oriented."  Senior Clinician at Woodburn Center for Community Mental Health, heard Counseling Korean Americans: Navigating the Cultural Maze

    “I thought they were good speakers, not just the information they gave, but the way in which they presented it.  I really appreciated the way they ended -
    the 7 things you should tell your children. …”      MOPS Participant, heard Disciplining Children in Love

    “Relevant topic, great speakers. [H]onest and humble. [N]ot pushy about their methods, simply informative. Very enjoyable and useful! Thanks!!” 
    MOPS Participant,     heard Disciplining Children in Love

    "It was especially helpful in equipping us to be effective in our new roles, giving us the knowledge on how to connect with those we were ministering to,
    the levels of communication, how to speak the truth in love, and how to offer a clear picture of hope.  She is truly a wonderful asset and resource to our congregation. ..."      Stephen Minister, heard How to Walk with Someone Who is Struggling

    "The seminar was comprehensive and very informative.  It touched upon several points and delved into the theoretical and practical aspects of each topic.  
    A lot of the information provided a strong foundation for improving our skills in serving others and helped the full range of learners that were present." 
    Ministry Leader    , heard How to Walk with Someone Who is Struggling and Boundaries, Confidentiality, and Legal Issues for Ministry Leaders


If your church or organization would like to inquire about workshops, please email, alice@emmausccs.com or call, 703 939 1625.