
Marriage Seminar — Building a Better Relationship
Dr. Grant Mullen and his wife Kathy have been married for 43 years. While they have experienced much joy throughout their long marriage, they also faced a major crisis in their relationship in their 13th year of marriage. However, they overcame that trial and have continued to build a relationship filled with deep love and trust.
As a mental health physician who has supported the emotional healing of many people over many years, Dr. Mullen has made supporting healthy marriages and families one of his life’s missions. Based on their personal experiences and professional expertise, the Mullens share practical wisdom and a message of hope for nurturing and enriching marital relationships.
Seminar Invitation
This seminar is recommended for:
- Married couples (if other spouse cannot attend, attendance by one spouse is also welcomed)
- Dating couples preparing for marriage
- Single adults
- Those who want to learn about healthy relationships and effective communication
Tokyo
Venue Ochanomizu Christian Center (OCC) 2-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Access Nearest Stations: (JR/Metro Marunouchi Line) Ochanomizu Station, (Metro Chiyoda Line) Shin-Ochanomizu Station
*Pre-registration Required
*Free Admission (Donations accepted)
*Registration will close once capacity has been reached
Tokyo One-Day Marriage Seminar Topics
Tokyo Ochanomizu Christian Center 8F
(Japanese interpretation and Live streaming available)
1:30PM – 6:30PM (Open 1PM)
(MAX 70, Zoom Webinar 500)
Tokyo One-Day Marriage Seminar Topics
1.Our Marriage Rrecovery
2.We Need to Talk
3.3 Steps to a Ggreat Marriage
4.The Power of Forgiveness
*Please note that questions for the Q&A session will be accepted only from participants attending in person.
Sendai
Venue Blessing Room Sendai 3/F, AX Building, 6-18 Kasugamachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0821
Access Nearest Station: (Subway Namboku Line) Kotodai-koen Station, 7-minute walk
*Pre-registration Required
*Free Admission (Donations accepted)
*Registration will close once capacity has been reached
Sendai Half-Day Marriage Seminar
Blessing Room Sendai, 3F
(Japanese interpretation available | no Live streaming)
2PM – 5PM (Open 1:30PM)
Max. 45 | childcare available for up to 30 children (advance registration required)
Sendai Half-Day Marriage Seminar Topics
1.We Need to Talk
2.3 Steps to a Ggreat Marriage
*Please note that questions for the Q&A session will be accepted only from participants attending in person.
Back in Japan by popular demand | Emotionally Free SEMINARS 2026 (9/19,21,22 Tokyo|9/26 Sendai)
In response to popular demand, Dr. Grant Mullen and his wife, Mrs. Kathy Mullen, will be visiting Japan once again in September 2026.
Today, many people face mental health challenges due to factors such as weakened human connections, anxiety about the future, and excessive stress. In addition to depression, anxiety, and low moods, there are also many who struggle with interpersonal conflicts, trauma, and loneliness.
In this seminar, we will explore the relationship between mental health and the inner and spiritual dimensions of life, from the perspectives of medicine, psychology, and the Bible. Drawing on extensive experience as a mental health physician, Dr. Mullen will help participants understand emotional wounds and inner pain and offer practical insights for moving toward true healing and freedom. People of all backgrounds and faiths are welcome to attend.
→Emotionally Free SEMINARS 2026
Speaker Profile
Grant Mullen, MD
Based in Ontario, Canada, Dr. Grant Mullen is a Christian mental health physician. Through both his clinical experience and his own life journey, he has explored how individuals can be freed from emotional bondage and rediscover joy.
He is particularly known for his work with depression, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, combining medical treatment with a spiritually grounded biblical approach. His research and practice integrate both clinical and spiritual dimensions of healing.
Dr. Mullen’s teaching style is warm and engaging, filled with humor and supported by clear, visually rich slide presentations that make even complex topics easy to understand.
This seminar is based on his book Emotionally Free: A Prescription for Healing Body, Soul, and Spirit, also available in Japanese translation (E-grape, 2019).
This seminar is offered as part of our OBJ’s Mental Health Support Program (こころの支援事業).
