John Leverington, a counselor with decades of experience working with Global Workers, helps us to understand the joys and challenges of marriage and life outside your home culture.
About John Leverington
John Leverington has over 25 years of experience working as a therapist, consultant, trainer and supervisor. John was the founding director of Olive Tree Counseling Center in Antalya, Turkey and served as an SIL counselor in Papua New Guinea and Dallas, Texas. He has worked with numerous organizations responding to individual and group crisis situations in Eurasia, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. He has been married to Becky for 48 years and enjoys running, snow shoeing, hiking and photography.
Resources:
Marriage Resources mentioned in this Podcast with John Leverington:
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
- Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt
- Created for Connection: The “Hold Me Tight” Guide for Christian Couples by Sue Johnson & Kenneth Sanderfer
Cross-Cultural Marriage:
- Love Across Latitudes: A Workbook on Cross-Cultural Marriage by Janet Fraser Smith
- In Love But Worlds Apart: Insights, questions, and tips for the intercultural couple by Grete Shelling
Marriage Betrayal:
Gottman Institute:
- Card Decks App for your phone or device to help guide you through meaningful conversations with your spouse.
Counseling Centers around the world for global workers:
- Olive Tree Counseling Center - Antalya, Turkey
- Cornerstone Counseling Foundation - Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Tumaini Counseling Center - Nairobi, Kenya
Places to get away as a couple:
- Life Impact Oasis - Retreat homes around the world.
