The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry invites all couples to participate in the upcoming Eight Dates marriage program. Presented for the fifth time, this powerful relationship series is based on the book Eight Dates by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.
Date 2
The topic for Thursday, September 24, 2026 is Agree to Disagree and will be led by George Papageorge, M.F.T. Discussion will focus around Addressing Conflict. Conflict happens in every relationship, and it’s a myth to believe that in a happy relationship you’ll get along all the time. Relationship conflict serves a purpose. It’s an opportunity to get to know your partner better and to develop deeper intimacy as you talk about and work through your differences.
More information on Eight Dates, visit the Metropolis Family Wellness Ministry website.
George Papageorge, L.M.F.T.
George Papageorge, L.M.F.T., Director of the Family Wellness Ministry for the Metropolis of San Francisco works side by side with Presvytera Pat Tsagalakis leading our team. George is a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in marriage and family counseling, and a popular seminar speaker who is in high demand nationwide. Working in the areas of empathy-based relationships, parenting with emotional intelligence, family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and addiction recovery, George offers patients a path toward integrating sensible psychological insights within a solid Orthodox foundation. He holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and ancient biblical literature from Simpson College and a Master of Arts degree in marriage and family therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Currently, he is also Adjunct professor in the Graduate School for Family Therapy at Santa Clara University. George and his wife Kim have two grown children, Olivia and Petros.
