R. Christian Bohlen is a professional communicator. He is a best-selling author and award-winning consultant to Fortune 500 companies, providing instructional design, training, and human performance improvement services. He has served in ministry and church leadership for more than 30 years and worked for over a decade with addicted and court-committed juveniles. Helen M. Bohlen is a beloved wife and homemaker with a passion to help others thrive in their mental health challenges.
"“*Starred Review* “Christian and Helen Bohlen's mental illnesses nearly destroyed their marriage, but they found a way to have a happy relationship after all. They detail their struggles in this invaluable resource for couples coping with mental, emotional, and/or addiction issues….This well-written, insightful book is primarily intended for readers whose spouses suffer from mental illness. Helen's perspective, included throughout, brings valuable insight into the minds of suffering spouses.” - Booklist ""Christians who want a very different form of marital advice guide that embraces the special challenges of mental illness and communication issues will find Healing the Stormy Marriage a unique discussion. It addresses topics that more general marital advice books often fail to consider."" - Diane C. Donovan, Senior Reviewer Donovan's Literary Services ""This promising self-help text shows that addiction and other mental health challenges don't have to destroy or end relationships...With a focus on mindfulness practices, the book discusses the emotional states and reactions of Christian spouses in different mental health and addiction scenarios...Healing the Stormy Marriage outlines healthy habits for Christian couples hoping to initiate mutual spiritual and emotional growth; its work is accessible and applicable to every kind of relationship."" - Foreword Review ""Christian and Helen Bohlen's mental illnesses nearly destroyed their marriage, but they found a way to have a happy relationship after all...While Bohlen's methods for success center on God, the Bible and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, married couples of all walks of life will find something useful here. But for Christians dealing with the challenges of mental illness in their spouse, this is a must-read."" - BlueInk Review"