Walking with you toward connection.
Guided by Licensed Christian Therapists
Each Created for Connection weekend is led by licensed Christian counselors trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Our role is to create a safe, structured environment where couples can slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to reconnect in meaningful ways.
We’re here to guide the process, and support you as you engage privately with your spouse.
What We Bring to the Weekend
Our facilitators combine:
Clinical expertise
Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), one of the most effective, research-based approaches to couples work.
Christian faith
A shared commitment to integrating Scripture in a way that is thoughtful, respectful, and life-giving.
Real-world experience
Years of working with couples navigating conflict, disconnection, and life transitions.
Compassionate presence
A calm, supportive approach that helps couples feel safe enough to be honest and engaged.
Support Throughout the Weekend
In addition to the lead facilitators, 1–2 support counselors are present throughout the weekend.
During guided couple conversations:
Facilitators circulate quietly
Support is available if you feel stuck
You can ask for help without pressure or interruption
You are never left to navigate difficult moments on your own.
Brian Kingsritter, MA, LMFT
Brian has been licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist for over 35 years, and is currently working in private practice in Roseville. Believing that good relationships are the bedrock of health, he aspires to model that to his clients, his colleagues, friends, and family. He is privileged to be a husband, a father, and a grandfather. The science and art of attachment guide his work and his life.
Meet the Facilitators
Tiffany Bobendrier, MA, LPC
Tiffany is passionate about strengthening marriages as a foundation for healthy families. Entering the field of professional counseling after a decade of ministry experience in the areas of attachment and trauma, Tiffany felt at home when trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Tiffany is also a Trauma Informed Caregiving Trainer, has received her Permanency and Adoption Competency Certification, and leads village127, the adoption and foster care ministry at Constance Free Church.
Julie Krogstad, MA, LMFT
Julie helps individuals and couples deepen emotional connection and create lasting change. Her approach weaves together Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and body-based practices to support healing and growth. With a background spanning pharmacy, spiritual direction, and photography, Julie brings a thoughtful and compassionate presence to her work, helping people move toward greater wholeness in their relationships and lives.
Chip Neuenschwander, MA, LMFT
Chip loves helping couples build stronger, more connected relationships. He utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to inspire deep vulnerability and lasting change. With a background in counseling, leadership, and training for the Walt Disney Company, Chip brings warmth, creativity, and insight to guiding couples toward greater intimacy and understanding.