MY BOOK
From Chaos to Connection
A Marriage Counselor’s Candid Guide for the Modern Couple
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Get inside the mind and marriage
of Lori Epting…
an experienced marriage counselor, wife, and mother who has guided thousands of couples from disconnection, heartache, and fighting to connection, security, and safety. Through the stories of her couples--and yes, even her own relationship--learn how she protects her marriage and helps couples survive during their most vulnerable times. You'll walk away with candid advice that can help you and your loved one find connection amid the chaos.
How in the world can a couple not only survive, but thrive in a marriage full of busy lives, kids, jobs, carpools, and endless fighting over whose day was more exhausting?
Praise for From Chaos to Connection
“Whatever the present state of your marriage, it can always be better: more supportive, connected, loving, and caring. Reading From Chaos to Connection is like sitting down with a seasoned counselor who under- stands the dynamics of building a healthy marriage. The book stimulates the ‘Yes, we can make things better’ attitude. It is a hope-filled book for all who want a growing marriage.”
—Gary D. Chapman, PhD, author of The 5 Love Languages
“Blunt, brave, and bold! From Chaos to Connection is a must-read. I laughed, I cried, and I now look at my marriage and husband in a completely new light . . . despite being happily married for eighteen years! I highly recommend this entertaining and enlightening read to all over- whelmed and overworked couples looking to save their sanity and their marriages.”
—Katherine Wintsch, founder & CEO of The Mom Complex and author of Slay Like a Mother
“Lori Epting has written an intriguingly fun book about marriage counseling. I didn’t think you could write an entertaining guide to couples’ healing, but Lori gets both the love and the pain of relationships. She understands that our culture expects us to spend more time on work and our kids’ activities than on ourselves and our relationships. She gets that even the best marriages can be very difficult, [and] empathy and better communication can help any couple survive the madness. That is what this book is about.”
—Robert Weiss, PhD, LCSW, CSAT, chief clinical officer of Seeking Integrity Treatment Centers and author of Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency, among other books
“I tell my couples all the time that relationship distress is not unique—in fact, it’s normal, familiar, even expected. And it can be fixed...”
"I truly empathize with my clients because marriage is hard for me too: from a demanding job and crying children to never-ending laundry and now the added stress of a pandemic.
But I have hundreds of hours of marriage trainings and client sessions under my belt, and all that knowledge is a game-changer for my marriage.
That is why this book comes from such a personal, no-filter place. Fixing your marriage can seem daunting; cracking open this book does not have to be! All advice given in the book is realistic and attainable; it has worked with countless couples time and time again.”
—Lori Epting, Author of From Chaos to Connection
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What People Are Saying
“From Chaos to Connection is a straightforward, down to earth book willing to challenge your ideas of marriage. Lori’s personal writing style, as she courageously weaves her own personal and marital story into her writing, makes for an engaging read. She invites couples to reconsider common relationship dilemmas as opportunities for a deeper, more compassionate view of their relationship.”
—Marcus R. Earle, Ph.D., LMFT, CSAT, S-PSB, Clinical Director of Psychological Counseling Services, Ltd
"From Chaos to Connection will take you on a rare journey into both the heart and mind of a thoughtful and skilled couples therapist. Lori Epting not only takes us into her therapy practice, but into her own marriage with both vulnerability and humor. The lessons about love and relationships are relevant, well-founded, and brilliantly woven throughout the book."
— Marni Feuerman, MSW, PsyD, psychotherapist, and author of Ghosted and Breadcrumbed: Stop Falling for Unavailable Men and Get Smart about Healthy Relationships
“This book is a wonderful resource, one that I wish I had at my disposal BEFORE my first marriage ended. The author entwines details from her personal life with her training as a marriage therapist, making her advice both helpful and relatable. I think her “What’s the Real Problem—A Cheat Sheet” was invaluable, and can be applied to any marriage. This is a “must-read” for parents trying to navigate the stressors of both marriage and parenthood. Highly recommend!”
—Tara Egan, D.Ed., Child therapist, author of “Adolescence: A Parent’s Guide”
Beyond the Book
For those of you that want to dive in a bit deeper, use the guides below. The group discussion guide is perfect for a book club, small group, or friend group gathering to discuss the book in community. The study guide is a great way to supplement the book and apply the ideas directly to your marriage. It is great to use on your own, or even better, with your partner.
