Relationship Builders

Hope Initiative Workshop
2019-09-10 18:30 - 2019-11-19 19:45 (America/New_York) | Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
Healthy Connections Knoxville is partnering with the Hope Initiative to offer a workshop for single mothers aimed at building healthy relationship skills. This workshop will be offered at Cokesbury United Methodist Church (9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922) on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7:45pm, from September 10, 2019 through November 19, 2019. For more information and to register for this workshop, please visit cokesbury.tv/hopeinitiative.

Veteran Couples Workshop
2019-10-18 08:00 - 2019-10-19 17:00 | Helen Ross McNabb Center, 3712 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
The Helen Ross McNabb Center (3712 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville TN 37921) will be hosting a free weekend seminar for military couples, sponsored by Carvana, on Friday October 18, 8am-5pm, and Saturday October 19, 8am-5pm. Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, while getting to know each other better and having fun in the process. Lunch for both days is being sponsored by Archer’s BBQ. Participation is limited to 10 couples. These free workshops will be sponsored from time to time, so check our website periodically. If you have questions or want more information, please contact the Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org.

Powell Couples Workshop
2019-11-15 18:00 - 2019-11-17 18:00 | Powell Church, 323 W Emory Rd, Powell, TN, 37849, United States
Powell Church (323 W. Emory Rd. 37849) will be hosting a weekend couples seminar Nov. 15-17. Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, getting to know each other better and having fun in the process. Childcare and a meal will be provided free of charge each day. Participation is limited to 20 couples. The workshop will run from 6-9pm on Friday night with time for dinner, 9-5 on Saturday with lunch, and 2-6 on Sunday with dinner following. If you have questions or want more information, contact Jamie Bauknight at jbauknight@powellchurch.com. The Knoxville Area Foster Care and Adoption Ministry also wants to support strong relationships and if you are an adoptive or foster parent, they are offering 50$ scholarships as well. Contact contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org to inquire about this scholarship or if you have any other questions about the workshop.
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Powell Couples Workshop
2020-01-05 15:00 - 17:00 | TN
As a follow up to the couples workshop that they hosted in November, Powell Church (323 W. Emory Rd. 37849) will be hosting a 10-week couples workshop series. This workshop series will be free to couples who attended a previous workshop and wish to continue their journey of strengthening their relationship. The workshop will run from Sunday, January 5, 2020 through Sunday, March 8, 2020, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Contact Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org if you have any questions about this workshop.

Apostles Anglican Workshop
2020-01-10 18:00 - 21:00 | TN
Apostles Anglican (1540 Robinson Rd NW, Knoxville, TN 37923) will be hosting a couples workshop series on the following days and times: Friday January 10th 6pm-9pm (dinner provided) and Saturday January 11th 8:30am-3pm (lunch provided). Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, while getting to know each other better and having fun in the process. The cost of the workshop is $100 per couple. The Knoxville Area Foster Care and Adoption Ministry (KAFCAM) wants to support strong relationships and if you are an adoptive or foster parent, they are offering $50 scholarships. Contact Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org to inquire about the KAFCAM scholarship or if you have any other questions about the workshop.

Marriage Pilgrimage Facilitator Training
2020-01-31 | Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
Relationship education facilitators within the Healthy Connections network will receive training as facilitators in the Marriage Pilgrimage curriculum. The training will take place on Friday, January 31, 9am-4pm. The training will be lead by Adam York, LMFT, and will be hosted at Cokesbury United Methodist Church.

Cokesbury Workshop
2020-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
Cokesbury United Methodist Church (9919 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922) will be hosting a 9-week couples workshop on Wednesdays from 6-8pm beginning March 4, 2020. Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, getting to know each other better and having fun in the process. The cost is $100 per couple and childcare is available by registration. If you have questions contact Mary Lou Sokolow at mlsokolow@cokesbury.tv. To register, go to https://www.cokesbury.tv/marriage/. The Knoxville Area Foster Care and Adoption Ministry also wants to support strong relationships and if you are an adoptive or foster parent, they are offering $50 scholarships. Contact Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org to inquire about this scholarship.

Central Baptist Bearden Workshop (April 17th)
2020-05-25 00:00 | TN
In collaboration with Central Baptist Bearden Church and in consideration of the current recommendations regarding the coronavirus, the upcoming workshop (April 17th) has been canceled. We are working to reschedule this and will provide an update as soon as we have confirmed new dates for this workshop.
Central Baptist Bearden (6300 Deane Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919) will be hosting a relationship education seminar Friday April 17th-Sunday April 19th. Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, while getting to know each other better and having fun in the process.
Dates & Time: TBA
Sign-Up: Coming Soon
More information coming soon! In the meantime, if you have any questions about this particular workshop, please contact the Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org.

Crossings Couples Workshop (April 18th & 19th)
2020-05-25 | TN
In collaboration with Crossings Church and in consideration of the current recommendations regarding the coronavirus, the upcoming workshop (April 18th and April 19th) has been canceled. We are working to reschedule this and will provide an update as soon as we have confirmed new dates for this workshop.
Crossings Church (4 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902) will be hosting a relationship education workshop for couples. Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, while getting to know each other better and having fun in the process.
Dates & Time: TBA
Sign-Up: Coming Soon
More information coming soon! In the meantime, if you have any questions about this particular workshop, please contact the Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org.

Hardin Valley Church of Christ Couples Workshop (April 25th & May 2nd)
2020-05-25 | TN
In collaboration with Hardin Valley Church of Christ and in consideration of the current recommendations regarding the coronavirus, the upcoming workshop (April 25th and May 2nd) has been canceled. We are working to reschedule this and will provide an update as soon as we have confirmed new dates for this workshop.
Hardin Valley Church of Christ (11515 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932) will be hosting a relationship education workshop for couples. Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, while getting to know each other better and having fun in the process.
Dates & Time: TBA
Sign-Up: Coming Soon
More information will be coming soon! In the meantime, if you have any questions about this particular workshop, please contact the Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org.

Veteran Couples Workshop (April 3rd & 4th)
2020-05-25 17:01 | Helen Ross McNabb Center, 3712 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
In collaboration with Helen Ross McNabb and in consideration of the current recommendations regarding the coronavirus, the upcoming workshop for veteran couples (April 3rd and 4th) has been canceled. We are working to reschedule this and will provide an update as soon as we have confirmed new dates for this workshop.
The Helen Ross McNabb Center (3712 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville TN 37921) will be hosting a relationship education workshop for military couples. The workshop will be in a weekend format where couples should plan to attend both days. Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, while getting to know each other better and having fun in the process. The cost is $50 per couple and the workshop is capped at 10 couples. Couples may choose to bring lunch with them or go to a local restaurant. The Knoxville Area Foster Care and Adoption Ministry (KAFCAM) also wants to support strong relationships and if you are an adoptive or foster parent you are eligible to receive a scholarship.
Dates & Time: TBA
Sign-Up: Coming Soon
More information coming soon! If you have any questions about this workshop, or would like to request the KAFCAM scholarship, please contact Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org.

Central Baptist Bearden Couples Workshop
2021-09-08 18:00 - 19:30 | TN
Whether you are enjoying a deep and loving connection with your partner or struggling to talk about simple things without conflict, we would love for you to join Central Baptist Bearden on Wednesday evenings starting September 8th for our relationship enrichment series. The series will go from 6-7:30 PM Wednesday evening for 14 straight weeks. This workshop will not be group therapy, nor primarily lecture, but rather a time to learn practical tools and concepts to help strengthen your relationship. Ample time will be given to practicing new ways of relating to your partner during our time together. The workshop will be appropriate for all couples in a deeply committed relationship.
The cost per couple is $100 for the entire 14 week series (only 1 ticket needs to be purchased for a couple). Childcare will be provided for free.
Address: 6300 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919
To register, go to our Eventbrite listing and purchase a ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-baptist-bearden-couples-workshop-tickets-168459997387
If you have any questions about this workshop, please reach out to us at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org.

Cokesbury United Methodist Couples Workshop
2021-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Whether you are enjoying a deep and loving connection with your partner or struggling to talk about simple things without conflict, we would love for you to join Cokesbury United Methodist on Wednesday evenings starting September 8th for our relationship enrichment series. The series will go from 6-8 PM Wednesday evening for 8 straight weeks. This workshop will not be group therapy, nor primarily lecture, but rather a time to learn practical tools and concepts to help strengthen your relationship. Ample time will be given to practicing new ways of relating to your partner during our time together. The workshop will be appropriate for all couples in a deeply committed relationship. The cost per couple is $100 for the entire 8 week series.
Address: 9908 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
To learn more and register, visit this link: https://www.cokesbury.tv/connect/
If you have any questions about this workshop, please reach out to us at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org.

Lennon-Seney Couples Online Workshop
2021-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Healthy Connections Knoxville has partnered with Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church to offer Make Love Last online, a free, fun, and useful online program that teaches couples tools and strategies to develop and maintain a healthier and more satisfying relationship together. Whether you are enjoying a deep and loving connection with your partner or struggling to talk about simple things without conflict, we would love for you to join Lennon-Seney United Methodist on Monday evenings starting October 25th for our relationship enrichment series. This workshop will not be group therapy, nor primarily lecture, but rather a time to learn practical tools and concepts to help strengthen your relationship. The workshop will be appropriate for all couples in a deeply committed relationship.
Couples will be paired with local coaches who will help guide them through Make Love Last online by meeting four times over the course of six weeks. This group will meet virtually every other week together with their coaches to learn and use the tools taught in the program. During the weeks that the group does not meet, couples will get to spend time together while going through online modules that will help enhance their relationship.
Program Details
Cost: Free
Workshop Dates: October 25th, November 8th, November 22nd, December 6th
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Format: Virtual Group
To learn more or register: Call 865-419-0477, or email morgan@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org

Valentine's Day Movie Date
2022-02-11 18:45 - 21:00 | Central Cinema, 1205 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Join us for a fun and relaxing Valentine’s Day Movie Date Experience at Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN! Couples will get to see Joe Versus the Volcano, purchase tasty treats from Central Cinema’s concession stand, and participate in a question-based activity post-movie that will allow the couple to spend quality time together while strengthening their relationship.

Date & Time: February 11th at 6:45 PM
Location: Central Cinema, 1205 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Fee: $5 per couple. Couples will pay upon arrival at the theater

The Question-Based Activity: Couples will be given worksheets to work on with their partner that will contain a set of open-ended questions from Ron Rogge’s movie date night questionnaire. These questions will allow the couple to compare their own relationship to the main relationship of the movie to cultivate relationship awareness.
Register for this Event

Arlington Church of Christ Couples Seminar
2022-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Arlington Church of Christ, 2206 Tecoma Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
*The deadline to register for this event is 2/20/2022
Whether you are enjoying a deep and loving connection with your partner, or struggling to talk about simple things without conflict, we would love for you to join us for our relationship enrichment seminar starting Friday, March 11th at 6:30 P.M. This seminar will allow couples to spend quality time together while learning practical tools and concepts to help strengthen their relationship. During our time together, we will cover a range of topics including fun & friendship, anger, stress, communication techniques, problem solving, and much more. Ample time will be given to practicing new ways of relating to your partner while having fun and enhancing commitment and love for one another. This seminar will be appropriate for all couples in a deeply committed relationship.
Date & Times
This is a 3-day, in person seminar. Couples who register for this event should plan to attend all three days for the full experience.
Day 1: March 11th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Day 2: March 12th, 9:00am-3:30pm
Day 3: March 26th, 9:00am-1:30pm
Why Do Couples Choose Make Love Last?

We want our relationship to function better than it currently does
I want to be a better partner to my significant other
We want to prevent or prepare for future relationship problems
We want to build a more Christ-centered relationship

To Register
The cost to register for this 3-day seminar is $55 per couple. To register for this event, contact Gregg or Delinda Summers.
Email: Greggsummers288@gmail.com
Or Call: (865)223-4515 or (865)202-8406
*If there is a childcare need, please notify Gregg or Delinda Summers.

Valley Church One-Day Couples Workshop
2022-06-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Valley Church, 10629 Hardin Valley Road #279, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37932, United States
*Registration FULL*
All relationships can benefit from learning new skills to help couples discover a way to develop and maintain a healthy and satisfying relationship. We would love for you to join us for our one-day relationship workshop starting June 18 from 9:00AM-4:00PM. This workshop will allow couples to spend quality time together while learning practical tools and concepts to help strengthen their relationship. During our time together, we will cover a range of topics including fun & friendship, anger, stress, communication techniques, problem solving, and much more. Ample time will be given to practicing new ways of relating to your partner while having fun and enhancing commitment and love for one another. All couples are included to join and learn new ways to support each other and strengthen their relationship.
After the one-day workshop, couples will have the opportunity to continue meeting every other week and go through the Marriage Pilgrimage program over the course of the summer and into the fall.
Date & Time
One-Day workshop: June 18, 2022 from 9:00AM until 4:00PM.
Why Do Couples Choose Make Love Last?

We want our relationship to function better than it currently does
I want to be a better partner to my significant other
We want to prevent or prepare for future relationship problems
We want to build a more Christ-centered relationship

To Register
The cost to register for this 1-day seminar is $60 per couple. Lunch is provided.
Register online at: https://valleychurch.church/couples
Registration is limited to 10 couples.

Valley Church Marriage Pilgrimage
2022-09-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Valley Church, 10629 Hardin Valley Road #279, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37932, United States
* Registration for this event is closed *
Valley Church is excited to host an 8-week small-group journey through times of marriage-focused biblical reflection, group discussion, and guided couples’ exercises. This study is continuing learning from a Make Love Last weekend retreat from this summer. Couples support each other in this group with facilitators’ guidance to deepen their relationship learning paired with focused biblical reflections and application.
The group starts on Sunday, September 4 after morning service at Valley Church. It will continue until November 4.
Why Do Couples Choose Our Relationship Education Programming?

We want our relationship to function better than it currently does
I want to be a better partner to my significant other
We want to prevent or prepare for future relationship problems
We want to build a more Christ-centered relationship

Cokesbury United Methodist Make Love Last Workshop
2022-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | TN
Whether you are enjoying a deep and loving connection with your partner or struggling to talk about simple things without conflict, we would love for you to join Cokesbury United Methodist on Wednesday evenings starting October 19. Registration for this couples workshop is open to the public and not just Cokesbury church members. The series will go from 6-8 PM Wednesday evening for 6 straight weeks. This workshop will not be group therapy, nor primarily lecture, but rather a time to learn practical tools and concepts to help strengthen your relationship. Ample time will be given to practicing new ways of relating to your partner during our time together. The Make Love Last workshop will be appropriate for all couples in a deeply committed relationship. The cost per couple is $50 and childcare/children’s ministry will be provided for free.
Address: 9908 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
To learn more and register, visit this link: https://www.cokesbury.tv/marriage/
If you have any questions about this workshop, you can reach out to Mary Lou at Cokesbury at mlsokolow@cokesbury.tv

Parenting as Partners
2024-12-20 08:00 - 12:00 | TN
Strengthen your relationship while navigating the challenges of parenting. Gain tools to co-parent effectively and keep your connection thriving.

Ending the Year in Harmony
2024-12-20 13:30 - 15:30 | TN
Reflect on your relationship journey and set intentions for the year ahead. This guided session offers practical tips and meaningful exercises to foster harmo

Central Bearden Baptist 2-Day Make Love Last Training
2024-12-21 | Central Baptist Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Learn helpful relational skills and tools at this two-day, Make Love Last weekend marriage retreat on November 4 – 5. This retreat is hosted by Central Bearden Baptist Church and registration is open to the public. Whether you already are enjoying a deep connection with your partner that you want to maintain or you feel like you and your partner are struggling to talk about simple things, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to strengthen your relationship, while getting to know each other better and having fun in the process.
Date: November 4-5. All day.
Location: 6300 Deane Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
Registration and more info: centralbearden.org/calendar/
Cost: TBD. Lunch included.
If you have any questions about this particular workshop, please contact the Healthy Connections Knoxville at contact@healthyconnectionsknoxville.org.

HCK Updates
2024-12-21 09:00 - 11:00 | St George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States

Training - Attachment and Sex Therapy with Couples
2024-12-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Overcoming Believers Church, 211 Harriet Tubman, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
The Sexual Attachment Cycle Attachment theory demonstrates that there are three behavioral cycles in a romantic relationship: emotional, sexual, and caretaking. Together, they form the bond between the partners. Sex particularly comprises the excitement and vitality in a romantic relationship. Without it, the relationship can easily fall into jeopardy. In fact, 59 percent of divorces are attributed to sexual difficulties (Scott, Rhoades, Stanley, Allen, & Markman, 2013). Partners who experience sexual difficulties may even wonder if they’re loved or in love, or be tempted to seek affairs. The power of sex in a relationship isn’t simply body parts and physiology; it’s a force of attachment. Therapists need to become versatile in dealing with the cycles simultaneously.
Click here to register for this event.

Conflict to Connection: Managing Disagreements
2024-12-27 08:00 - 12:00 | TN
Learn how to navigate conflicts in a healthy and productive way. This event focuses on turning disagreements into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Legal/Ethical Training for Couples Therapists
2025-02-28 08:30 - 11:30 | Cherokee Mills, 2220 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States

Trust Rebuilt: Healing Together
2025-03-08 08:30 - 11:00 | TN
A session focused on rebuilding trust and overcoming past challenges. Perfect for couples seeking a fresh start and deeper connection.

Love Languages in Practice
2025-03-16 15:00 - 17:00 | TN
Discover your love language and how to apply it to your relationship. Enhance emotional intimacy with personalized strategies and fun exercises.

Two-Part Professional Counselor NBCC Credit Training: Laws and Intimate Partner Violence in Couples Therapy
2025-03-21 09:00 - 15:00 | TN
This workshop is intended to present the standard laws and ethics specifically as it applies to working with couples. We will outline and discuss potential ethical dilemmas and work to build the skills of critical thinking to work through these dilemmas. This will be followed by an optional add on of identifying and making appropriate clinical decisions when presented with domestic violence risk factors in couples work. In the domestic violence portion of the training we will explore what to look for in assessing for violence, determine the difference between domestic terrorism and an escalated cycle, when to work with the couple and when it’s contraindicated.
Number of CE Hours: 3 for Ethics, 2 for DV, 5 total
Date & Time of Workshop: October 21, 2022. 9am to 12pm for Ethics Training, 1pm to 3pm for Domestic Violence & Couples Therapy
Location: To be determined
Cost: To be determined
Speaker Information: Dana Vince, M.A., LPC-MHSP, Certified EFT Supervisor
Dana Vince. Is the owner and founder of Healing Hearts Counseling. After serving in the United States Army for 4 years, she earned her masters degree in Counseling. It was in Florida in 2006 that she started Healing Hearts Counseling as a solo practitioner. Dana moved to Knoxville in 2010 and began training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. She continued training to master this model of therapy and in 2012 I became a certified EFT supervisor and started training other therapists. She continued to grow her practice and brought on Adam York as a partner in 2020 and they have since grown further into a thriving group practice. Dana continues to engage her passions of counseling couples and teaching and mentoring clinicians. Dana serves as a volunteer on the board of Healthy Connections Knoxville.

Rekindle: Building Stronger Bonds
2025-03-25 14:00 - 17:00 | TN
A workshop for couples to explore effective communication strategies and rediscover intimacy. Strengthen your bond with guided activities and expert insights.
