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Workshop attendees
in action.
Local author, coach
helps heal broken relationships
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Story by Kate Underwood
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est-selling author Shannon Ethridge
tions from Liberty University, and utilizes
has recently settled in Richmond,
the expertise and skills gained there every
and continues to bring her mission of
day in her writing, coaching, and speaking
healing relationships wherever she goes. “My
ministry. She has been featured on multiple
goal is to help people of all ages overcome any
major news media outlets, including The
obstacle that hinders their relational satisfac-
Today Show, The 700 Club, Moody Radio, and
tion and fulfillment.”
Women of Faith.
Ethridge is certainly no newcomer to the
Ethridge notes that while sexuality is a key
public eye, having been a writer and coach for
aspect of loving marriages and relationships,
over two decades. She has authored 22 books
problems can occur when people lean too far
in the Christian/relationship space, including
on one end of the spectrum.
the renowned Every Woman’s Battle series
“Sometimes our pendulum may swing too
and Completely His series. In addition to
far to the left, and we ‘act out’ in ways we
her writing career, she provides coaching for
never dreamed of,” she said. “In other sea-
sons, our pendulum may swing too far to the
individuals and married couples to help them
right, and we ‘shut down’ in ways we never
attain healthy relationships.
Shannon Ethridge
fathomed.’”
Guiding people into stronger, more fulfill-
ing relationships is the heart of Ethridge’s purpose and passion.
By coaching individuals and couples, Ethridge aims to improve
Often this involves work to uncover past shame and trauma
all aspects of the relationship, including physical intimacy.
so that the person can become free to enjoy the relationships
“My goal is to help women and men find a healthy balance
they’ve chosen.
between these two extremes, where they are interested and
Ethridge holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling/Human Rela-
motivated sex partners, but only with their spouse, not someone
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