Episode 85: Marriage 101: Dr. Andrea Gurney
Marriage is seen as a form of rite of passage in our society. We set our systems up to benefit those who are married and much of our entertainment industry revolves around love and how we can have the end goal of being betrothaled. However, we also do very little to prepare people to enter into the commitment of forever. This is what Dr. Andrea Gurney noticed too as a couples and family therapist.
Dr. Andrea Gurney has been teaching Marriage 101 at Westmont College since 2005 and it is a class that is repeatedly full. She calls herself a “Champion for relationships.” Beyond being a professor, Dr. Andrea Gurney is also a licensed clinical psychologist and author. She specializes in couples and family therapy and has a clinical practice in downtown Santa
Barbara.
In addition to working with individuals, couples, and families, her speaking and writing focuses on relational health and wellness. Her first book, Reimagining Your Love Story: Biblical and Psychological Practices for Healthy Relationships was the basis for her online course, Marriage Bootcamp. Dr. Gurney frequently speaks in the local community and beyond on topics ranging from Wired for Love: The Importance of Early Attachment, Marriage: What You Should Know Before You Buy or Accept The Ring, What’s Psychology Got to Do With Love?, Safety First: Talking with Children about Sex and Sexuality, Building Resiliency in Children and Adolescent, and Helping Children Cope with Trauma. Dr. Gurney, thank you for being on the show.
website https://andreagurney.com
https://www.instagram.com/dr.gurney/
Substack https://open.substack.com/pub/drandreagurney
Marriage Bootcamp course! https://andreagurney.com/marriagebootcamp/