Mental health is an essential component of any successful marriage. Emotional struggles, mental health challenges, and unresolved mental health issues can have a significant impact on the dynamics of a relationship.
Whether it’s one partner struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma, or both partners facing challenges together, mental health plays a pivotal role in how couples communicate, resolve conflicts, and support each other.
As mental health awareness grows, it is becoming increasingly evident that a healthy marriage cannot exist without two healthy individuals.
This is why the partnership between Live the Life and Sanctuary Clinics to offer the 180° Marriage Weekend is so important. Together, these two organizations—Live the Life, a recognized leader in marriage ministry, and Sanctuary Clinics, the #1 Christian Behavioral Health Program in America—have developed a powerful weekend experience designed to meet the unique needs of couples facing mental health struggles.
A Good Marriage Takes Two Healthy People, in a Healthy Relationship
The foundation of any strong relationship is the emotional well-being of both partners.
When one or both spouses struggle with mental health issues, the marriage itself is often strained.
Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma can all create emotional distance, hinder effective communication, and reduce the capacity for empathy and understanding, leaving couples to feel helpless, or overwhelmed.
This is why Live the Life and Sanctuary Clinics have partnered to create the 180° Marriage Weekend—to provide couples with the tools and resources they need to nurture their relationship and prioritize both their mental health and their marriage.
Mental Health and Marriage: The Importance of Addressing the Root Causes
Moving from the bitter fruit (effects/symptoms) to the bitter root (cause/source) is key in healing.
The effects of mental health on a marriage can be profound, but they are not insurmountable. Many couples find that addressing mental health struggles, whether through individual therapy, support groups, or marriage counseling, is key to breaking unhealthy patterns and rebuilding their relationship.
Some common mental health challenges couples face include:
- Anxiety and Stress: One partner’s anxiety can lead to tension in the marriage, as stress and worry create emotional walls.
- Depression: Depression can cause withdrawal, making one partner feel isolated, disconnected, or helpless to support their spouse.
- Trauma: Past trauma, whether from childhood, previous relationships, or other life experiences, can affect a couple’s ability to trust and communicate effectively.
- Substance Abuse: Addiction can bring secrecy, betrayal, and emotional devastation into a marriage, often leaving one partner feeling powerless.
- Communication Breakdown: Mental health struggles often hinder a couple’s ability to talk openly and honestly, leading to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and unresolved issues.
At Sanctuary Clinics, one of the nation’s leading Christian behavioral health treatment programs, couples can seek the mental health care and support they need to confront these challenges. But they also need practical tools to rebuild their marriage, re-establish trust, and foster a healthier relationship.
As experts in marriage ministry, Live the Life has spent 27 years helping couples overcome struggles and strengthen their marriages.
Together, Live the Life and Sanctuary Clinics have designed a program specifically for couples facing these kinds of challenges: the 180° Marriage Weekend.
What You Can Expect from 180° Marriage Weekend
The 180° Marriage Weekend is not just a retreat—it’s an intensive, hands-on experience designed to help couples rediscover each other, prioritize their mental and emotional health, and equip themselves with practical tools to renew their relationship.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Two days of intense focus on your marriage: Step away from the stresses of daily life and immerse yourselves in a weekend dedicated entirely to your relationship. Focus on building a healthier, more fulfilling connection with your spouse.
- Skills, tools, and practice: You won’t just talk about your relationship; you’ll gain practical skills and tools that you can start applying immediately. You’ll practice new techniques and strategies to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust.
- Real couples, working on their marriages: You’ll join a community of couples who, like you, are committed to strengthening their relationship. You’re not alone in your struggles—many couples are working toward the same goal: a healthier, more connected marriage.
Couples Who Participate in 180° Marriage Weekend:
Couples who attend the 180° Marriage Weekend will:
- Discover a fresh vision for renewing their marriage: With the help of expert marriage counselors and mental health professionals, you will gain a renewed sense of hope and vision for your relationship. You’ll understand how to cultivate lasting love and mutual respect.
- Learn core skills to renew and refresh your marriage: From communication techniques to conflict resolution, you’ll learn strategies that are essential for building a strong, healthy partnership. These skills will help you navigate difficult seasons in your relationship.
- Become part of a community that encourages their marriage: The 180° Marriage Weekend provides a supportive community where you can connect with other couples who are walking the same journey. You’ll gain encouragement, wisdom, and hope from others who understand the challenges you’re facing.
The Power of Christian Behavioral Health in Strengthening Your Marriage
What sets the 180° Marriage Weekend apart is the integration of Sanctuary Clinics’ Christian-based mental health support.
Mental health issues are often deeply intertwined with emotional struggles in marriage, and having a faith-centered approach can be especially healing.
As the #1 Christian Behavioral Health Program in America, Sanctuary Clinics offers a compassionate, faith-based approach to mental health care.
They understand that healing involves not just addressing emotional and psychological issues, but also caring for the spiritual aspect of the relationship.
Invest in Your Marriage
If you and your spouse are struggling with mental health or substance issues that are affecting your marriage, the 180° Marriage Weekend offers a powerful solution.
This intensive weekend is designed to help you address the root causes of your struggles and rebuild your relationship on a healthier, stronger foundation.
Remember: A good marriage takes two healthy people, in a healthy relationship.
Whether you’re facing mental health challenges, communication breakdowns, or simply want to invest in a stronger, more resilient marriage, the 180° Marriage Weekend is the perfect opportunity to take action and restore your relationship.
