Download or read book An Exploration of the Relationship Between Premarital Communication and Changes in Standards for the Marital Relationship in the First Year of Marriage written by Elizabeth A. Schilling and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Premarital Prediction of Marital Quality or Breakup written by Thomas B. Holman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book should be of interest to scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners alike. Scholars, researchers, and students of personal relationship development will recognize in this book the first serious attempt in over 40 years to do a large-scale, longitudinal study of premarital factors that predict premarital breakup and marital quality; they should also appreciate our attempt to develop a theoretical rationale for predicted paths and to test those paths with the best available statistical tools. Practitioners-while generally not as interested in the intricacies of the statistical results-will find much that is useful to them as they help individuals and couples make decisions about their intimate relationships, their readiness for marriage, and how to increase the probability for marital success. Teachers, family life educators, premarital counselors, and clergy will find helpful our “principles for practice,” particularly as described in Chapter 9, as they teach and counsel couples in any premarital situation. My interest in the development of relationships from premarital to marital probably began when I got married in 1972 and started to notice all of the characteristics my wife and I brought from our respective families and how our “new beginning” as a married couple was in many ways the continuation of our premarital relationship, only more refined and more intense. My professional interest began when I did my doctoral dissertation in 198 1 on premarital predictors of early marital satisfaction (the results of that study are reported in Chapter 8).
Download or read book Pathways to Marriage written by Dean M. Busby and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pathways to Marriage is a basic book that explores intimate relationships and marriage prior and in the earlier stages of marriage. By incorporating RELATE, a comprehensive relationship inventory designed by marriage and family professionals, the authors explore the stages in a relationship that take place prior to marriage such as courtship and dating. Psychologists, family therapists, social workers and anyone interested in human relationships.
Download or read book Journey to Oneness written by Dr Ron Hitchcock Dmin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journey to Oneness has helped thousands of premarital and married couples to develop, enrich and experience vibrant relationships. Hundreds of crisis couples have reconciled their marriages using the Journey to Oneness Model. What Should You Expect from the Journey to Oneness?The Journey to Oneness shows how relationships transition from individualism towards interdependence and a shared identity. Couples will discover that intimacy and commitment increase as they progress from one stage to the next. Premarital couples will find that the Journey to Oneness empowers them to establish healthy boundaries that promote mutuality in friendships and validation of each others values. Dating couples are responsible to encourage each others pursuit of their dreams and goals. Couples in the friendship/ dating stage are not a "we" but two friends who are learning to have each others best interest in mind. Married couples will be revisiting or reinvesting in one or more of the stages of the Journey to Oneness that are underdeveloped in order to cultivate the characteristics of friendship or shared values in their relationship. At times, couples will prioritize their parenting responsibilities, careers or hobbies above their friendship with each other. When this happens, couples feel disconnected, even though they are committed to their marriage and family life. Couples will be able to rekindle their friendship by reinvesting in areas of communication, conflict resolution or sexual intimacy. The Journey to Oneness offers resources and practical application that allow couples to establish the foundations of friendship and shared values. For some couples, values were underdeveloped while others began their marriage without a strong friendship. How to Use Journey to Oneness Throughout this book, you will read the stories of premarital and married couples who are addressing topics such as communication, conflict resolution, financial management or marital crisis. These stories represent real-life circumstances that will help couples to learn new ways of communicating and resolving conflict. Journey to Oneness can be used individually or in group settings by premarital or married couples. The first half of the book will enrich friendship and shared values in premarital and marriage relationships. The second half of the book reveals how to restore broken trust and reconcile crisis relationships.In order to enrich couple satisfaction in dating, engaged and marriage relationships, Life In Motion Resources(tm) is offering a free Relationships Growth Plan for my readers. The Life In Motion Relationships Inventory (LIMRI) measures friendship, shared values and couple satisfaction in dating, engaged and married relationships. You can find out more about the LIMRI at www.lifeinmotionresources.com. To receive the free inventory, go to www.limri.org/relationships. The LIMRI is an online assessment tool that churches, counselors and Christian organizations can utilize to enrich the relationships of their members, clients, staff, leadership, or employees. Couples answer demographic questions that generate personalized inventories for dating, engaged or married couples. The LIMRI is a values based inventory that uses Scriptures, biblical principles and healthy relationship practices to increase couple satisfaction in couple and parenting relationships.
Download or read book Before I Do written by K. Jason Krafsky and published by Turn the Tide Resource Group. This book was released on 2005 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before ?I Do? ? Preparing for the Full Marriage ExperiencePre-engaged, engaged, and newlywed couples learn what it takes to go the distance and experience all marriage has to offer. Before ?I Do? engages couples through its interactive layout and in-depth content packed with practical insights, Scriptural principles, and must-have relationship skills. In eight interactive sections, couples ?Build the foundation for a lifelong marriage.Eliminate common relationship obstacles and barriers.Frame their relationship with God?s insights from The Message and N.I.V.Obtain practical skills to make divorce a non-factor.Read, write, and discuss on all things marriage.Explore vital issues: money, future goals, faith, and sex.Essential book for any couple contemplating marriage, planning for marriage, or who just began their marriage.Ideal pre-marital tool for pastors, counselors, small group leaders and mentor couples.
Download or read book Premarital and Remarital Counseling written by Robert F. Stahmann and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1997-05-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of the first two editions of this book, the authors have updated their indispensable guide on the process and content of premarital counseling. The book is filled with practical and effective hands-on questionnaires and instruments that have been newly revised and widely tested by the authors.
Download or read book 9 Irrefutable Principles of Dating Before Marriage written by Neo Nelson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you prepared to tread the wonderful path of commitment and love? Explore a life-changing manual that reveals the principles for developing enduring connections. Find the recipe for developing a relationship that transcends trials and the test of time in "9 Irrefutable Principles of Dating Before Marriage." This book is a beacon of knowledge in a world full of weak love and shallow bonds. Combining expert guidance with personal experiences, it provides a road map for negotiating the nuances of contemporary dating and lays the groundwork for a happy and long-lasting relationship The author, NEO NELSON, gives a fresh viewpoint that challenges traditional dating patterns by building on years of experience and research. With candid talks about compatibility, overcoming arguments, and acknowledging emotional needs, "9 Irrefutable Principles of Dating Before Marriage" teaches readers the skills they need to develop a relationship that will last a lifetime. It dispels myths about love and gives readers the confidence to approach relationships with clarity, purpose, and unwavering passion. There is only a fraction of the innumerable advantages of sticking to the nine undeniable rules of dating before marriage: First of all, these rules establish a structure that helps partners clarify and comprehend one another's expectations, values, and opinions. Couples can measure their compatibility by discussing crucial concerns, including economics, communication styles, and future ambitions. This helps to guarantee that they have similar life goals. Second, following these standards fosters direct and honest communication. In order to gain a stronger knowledge of one another, couples can freely share their wants, anxieties, and desires. Additionally, this practice promotes empathy and active listening abilities, all of which are crucial for maintaining a strong connection. Furthermore, these standards typically incorporate advice for settling problems. Couples that employ respectful and constructive dispute-resolution tactics become more effective at resolving conflicts and keep little difficulties from escalating into significant problems that undermine their relationship over time. Ultimately, abiding by these rules is a proactive technique to avert problems in the future. Couples can prevent more major disputes by discussing probable difficulties early on, laying the groundwork for a solid, long-lasting partnership. These standards create mutual respect, growth, and understanding in relationships. They laid the groundwork for a robust, permanent bond that withstands hardships and encourages fruitful collaboration. The first step towards a healthy, long-lasting relationship is acknowledging the irrefutable wisdom of premarital dating guidelines. Why get into a lifetime partnership before getting to know each other's genuine identities, aspirations, and desires? Premarital dating is more than just spending time together; it's about creating a relationship built on trust, respect, and true connection. By following these ageless standards, you give yourself the chance to:
Download or read book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work written by John Gottman, PhD and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.
Download or read book The Relationship Between Marital Standards and Communication Patterns written by Kristina Coop Gordon and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Before You Tie The Knot A Premarital Counseling Workbook for the D I Y Couple written by Dr. Angela B. Chester and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for couples serious about getting their marriage off to a solid start and keeping it on track. Before You Tie The Knot - A Premarital Counseling Workbook for the D.I.Y. Couple isn't filled with compatibility test questions, but questions about real world issues. Before You Tie The Knot - A Premarital Counseling Workbook for the D.I.Y. Couple is the first in Dr. Angela Butts Chester's series on premarital counseling. These books provide a do-it-yourself, counselor-guided alternative to office counseling. The updated 2nd edition of this workbook continues to increase in sales worldwide - including all over the U.S. as well as Canada and the United Kingdom. Before You Tie The Knot - A Premarital Counseling Workbook for the D.I.Y. Couple provides framework by reinforcing your relationship foundation. Its' interactive format with space for journaling makes it a great reminder for you and your fiance(e) - to remind you of what you worked on in planning for your marriage.
Download or read book The Critical First Years of Marriage written by Bree A. Adams and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper explores the critical first years of marriage, examines obstacles that arise for couples during that time, and provides tools for couples to successfully navigate them. The first years of marriage are an essential phase in the developmental course of marriage, as it is in these early years that couples set their relational patterns. -- Approximately one-third of all new marriages eventually end in divorce, and thus the need for marital support is vital. However, few married couples seek marital therapy and the majority wait until after six years of marriage when serious relational problems and patterns have already developed. There is a great need in the field of psychology to increase marital help-seeking behavior and supportive interventions offered for married couples in the early years of marriage. Encouraging couples to receive marital interventions in the early years of marriage can aid in reducing the likelihood of harmful patterns. Although premarital preparation is becoming a more common resource for the transition to marriage, limitations of premarital preparation still arise. This is due in part to the fact that many facets in the relationship change after marriage that couples were unaware of during the dating relationship. Encouraging couples to receive therapy in the first years of their marriage would help them utilize healthy skills when the patterns are developing. Extending premarital therapy to the first year of marriage can be a helpful avenue for couples to obtain the necessary tools once they are actually in the marriage.
Download or read book Premarital Prediction of Marital Quality or Breakup written by Thomas B. Holman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book should be of interest to scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners alike. Scholars, researchers, and students of personal relationship development will recognize in this book the first serious attempt in over 40 years to do a large-scale, longitudinal study of premarital factors that predict premarital breakup and marital quality; they should also appreciate our attempt to develop a theoretical rationale for predicted paths and to test those paths with the best available statistical tools. Practitioners-while generally not as interested in the intricacies of the statistical results-will find much that is useful to them as they help individuals and couples make decisions about their intimate relationships, their readiness for marriage, and how to increase the probability for marital success. Teachers, family life educators, premarital counselors, and clergy will find helpful our “principles for practice,” particularly as described in Chapter 9, as they teach and counsel couples in any premarital situation. My interest in the development of relationships from premarital to marital probably began when I got married in 1972 and started to notice all of the characteristics my wife and I brought from our respective families and how our “new beginning” as a married couple was in many ways the continuation of our premarital relationship, only more refined and more intense. My professional interest began when I did my doctoral dissertation in 198 1 on premarital predictors of early marital satisfaction (the results of that study are reported in Chapter 8).
Download or read book Guiding God s Marriage written by Courtney Ann Irby and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how religious leaders use premarital counseling to influence how we view intimacy It is well-known that the institution of marriage has changed dramatically in the past few decades. However, very little research has focused on the role of religious institutions in helping couples form and maintain their relationships. Guiding God’s Marriage offers an examination of Christian marriage preparation programs, exploring their efforts to stabilize the institution of marriage and highlighting the tension between individualism and community in people’s relational lives. Marriage preparation programs offer a useful lens through which to trace shifts in both religious and family institutions because they set out clear and intentional articulations of marriage ideologies and gendered relationship scripts by faith communities. By documenting the changes in content and practices of Christian premarital education along with its advice regarding what makes a good marriage, the book charts the ways that religious communities have been transformed by and have helped to contribute to the individualization of faith and relationships. Featuring archival research as well as first hand observations of four marriage preparation courses—two Protestant and two Catholic—along with seventy interviews with participating couples and leaders of these and other programs, the book offers a rare view of visions about how to realize a successful and faith-filled relationship. This examination of marriage classes offers key insight into how religious communities have responded to cultural changes in marriage, gender, sexuality, and intimacy.
Download or read book Premarital Counseling Workbook for Couples A Step by Step Guide to Building a Strong and Lasting Marriage written by Elysian Helen Quill and published by Jstone Publishing. This book was released on with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Premarital Counseling Workbook for Couples: Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Strong and Lasting Marriage Navigating the uncharted waters of an impending marital journey? Seeking to deepen your bond, understand each other more profoundly, and build a relationship that not only survives but thrives in the test of time? "Premarital Counseling: Building the Foundation for a Lifetime Together" is more than just a book—it's your compass to marital bliss. In today's rapidly changing world, where relationships face more challenges than ever, setting a marriage up for success requires more than just love—it requires understanding, effort, communication, and most importantly, preparation. This comprehensive premarital counseling workbook is meticulously crafted to provide couples with the insights, tools, and exercises they need to navigate their relationship's complexities and lay down a robust foundation for their marital journey. Key Features: Practical Exercises: Engage in deep, introspective activities designed to explore both individual and shared dreams, aspirations, and fears. Insightful Advice: Benefit from the distilled wisdom of years of counseling experience, guiding couples to build stronger, more resilient relationships. Real-Life Case Studies: Dive into authentic stories of couples who faced and overcame challenges, offering a beacon of hope and a roadmap to success. Through this workbook, couples will: Uncover the myth of "effortless love" and understand that true love requires nurture, care, and consistent effort. Delve deep into their personal histories, understanding how their past shapes their present and influences their future. Master the art of communication, learning to decode verbal, non-verbal, and emotional signals, thus ensuring they always remain connected, even when words fail. Learn to recognize and address personal triggers, ensuring that past traumas or experiences do not unduly influence their marital journey. Immerse in the layers of values and beliefs, recognizing their foundational role in marital life and learning to align and navigate differences. Every chapter, every exercise, and every shared reflection serves as a step towards building a marital bond that's not just about surviving together but thriving, growing, and celebrating every facet of life. Whether you're newly engaged, considering marriage, or even a counselor seeking a comprehensive guide to assist your clients, "Premarital Counseling: Building the Foundation for a Lifetime Together" promises to be a transformative experience. It’s not just about preparing for a wedding day, but for all the days after. Set your marriage up for success. Embark on this journey of discovery, growth, and profound connection. Here's to building a love story that stands the test of time.
Download or read book Premarital Counseling written by Robert F. Stahmann and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1980 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Lifetime of Communication written by Julie Yingling and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004-07-21 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julie Yingling considers communication and relationships through the lens of human development. Beginning with infancy and moving through adolescence to adulthood, the chapters examine communication and cognition in the various stages of human development.
Download or read book The 10 Conversations You Must Have Before You Get Married and How to Have Them written by Guy Grenier and published by . This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First comes love, then comes marriage," says the popular song. But saying "I do" isn't quite the carefree process those lyrics imply; with divorce rates skyrocketing, it can be a downright frightening prospect. In The Ten Conversations You Must Have Before You Get Married, clinical psychologist, marriage counselor, and sex therapist Dr. Guy Grenier guides couples through the minefield of marriage with a comprehensive and easy-to-use program of effective communication strategies. From having kids to careers, family, sex, money, and spirituality, Dr. Grenier focuses on the most essential topics, offering basic guidelines and thoughtful insights to help couples confidently and candidly assess the strength of their potentially long-term relationship. Written in an accessible style and illustrated with real-life case studies from his practice, this book arms couples with practical and effective strategies for forging a lifetime pattern of excellent communication and enhancing the chances for long-term marital bliss.
