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 Before You Tie the Knot Premarital Counseling Workbook for the DIY Couple written by Angela Butts Chester and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-12-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before You Tie The Knot is for the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) couple that wants to go deeper in their relationship. This workbooks deals with the top issues that couple talk about concerning marriage. Take a moment to make your marriage sound. Straighforward talk.Before You Tie The Knot, can be used alone or in conjunction with another program.
Download or read book Tying the Knot written by Rob Green and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tying the Knot by Rob Green offers soon-to-be-married couples a practical vision of Christ-centered marriage that is realistic, hopeful, and actionable. With homework to help any counselor or couple put crucial lessons into practice, Tying the Knot is a highly relevant premarital counseling book. This eight-session study guides couples through issues like conflict, expectations, communication, finances, and intimacy, showing how each can be successfully resolved with Christ at the center of the marriage. Knowing the stresses and needs of a couple in their season of engagement, Green has helpfully designed the study to require a manageable (and healthy) 60 minutes of at-home work per session, with questions and exercises to build communication and intimacy at the end of each chapter. Tying the Knot also includes an appendix for mentors, making it easy for a married couple, lay leader, or counselor to lead an engaged couple through the book. Field-tested and recommended by multiple counselors in a thriving counseling practice, Tying the Knot has already guided many couples into a stronger and more joyful union. Let this eight-week premarital study reorient your life and marriage around Christ, so you both will experience all the blessings of marriage as God designed it.
Download or read book Before You Tie the Knot written by Salma Elkadi Abugideiri and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage is a natural developmental stage for most adults but the process of getting married and achieving a successful, long-lasting marriage can be fraught with challenges for Muslims in North America. The authors present a unique approach that reflects 40 years of combined experience in counseling couples. Mohamed Hag Magid is a prominent imam at one of the largest mosques in the US, and Salma Elkadi Abugideiri is a licensed mental health professional. The two provide an Islamic framework for the entire marriage process and present marriage as a partnership while underscoring the ingredients for successfully finding a spouse, as well as for establishing and maintaining a healthy marriage.This book is invaluable for anyone seeking marriage, as well as for parents who are involved in their children's marriage process. Those getting re-married after a divorce or death of a spouse will also find this book extremely useful. The authors raise thought-provoking questions to help readers increase self-awareness, clarify what is desired in a spouse and in a marriage, and help them get to know a potential spouse. Topics addressed in detail include finding a spouse, the role of family and in-laws, the marriage contract and wedding, intimacy, spirituality and finances. Special issues addressed include mental health, domestic violence and threats to a marriage. This marriage guide is surprisingly comprehensive and practical. It provides a tool kit with concrete skills that can be used throughout a marriage to ensure a healthy relationship that is grounded in the Islamic values of love and mercy-qualities that are necessary to achieve the ultimate purpose of marriage: mutual tranquility. This book promises to be a valuable resource that couples will turn to for many years both as a refresher and as a reference.
Download or read book Before I Do Complete Pre Marital Counseling Workbook for Heterosexual LGBTQ Polyamorous Couples written by Olivia Baylor and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ????Thinking about marriage but you're confused and wondering if you're making the right decision? Tried couples counseling/premarital counseling but did not get to discuss EVERYTHING about your relationship? Are you in a non-monogamous relationship and want a book that also talks about your needs? Are you looking for a book that discusses EVERY question that couples should want to be answered Before you say "I Do"?????
Download or read book Premarital Counseling DIY Handbook written by Judith Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to strengthen the foundation of your relationship through DIY premarital counseling, then this book is for you! So, you've finally found and committed yourself to the person you're sure is The One. Yet, you're two different people. Sometimes those differences amuse you, please you, and uplift you. But other times, they really worry you. You've considered the prospect of in-person premarital counseling, but the idea concerns both you and your partner. The thought of laying it all out in the open in front of a stranger, who may then deliver a judgment that neither of are comfortable with, is a disconcerting one. But don't let your (or your partner's) repulsion to the idea of pre marriage counseling dissuade you from having those really important conversations about key topics that can determine your aptitude for marital bliss for years to come. Instead, why not embark on a Do-It-Yourself journey through the foundation of your relationship, and come out the other side having a better understanding of your partner and feeling more comfortable about your future together? Let's get started!
Download or read book I Do written by Jim Walkup LMFT and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your bond stronger than ever on your way to the altar Planning can be the key to a happy and satisfying marriage. The in-depth, thought-provoking exercises in this marriage workbook will help you and your partner grow your love and solidify your partnership as you prepare to walk down the aisle. Dig deep into your relationship over the course of 7 chapters—each focusing on a different part of married life. Gain insight into each other, and discover ways to feel closer before you finally say, "I do!" A look into the future—Prepare for a lifetime together by exploring your feelings on communication, money, intimacy, children, beliefs, work, and family and friends. In-depth exercises—Learn more about your partner through various exercises, including writing prompts, true/false questionnaires, worksheets, discussion topics, and more. Expert guidance—Author Jim Walkup is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 40 years of experience working with couples from all backgrounds who want to make their marriage last. Set the stage for a happy and successful marriage with this premarital counseling workbook for couples.
Download or read book Before You Tie the Sacred Knot written by Angela B. Chester and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before You Tie The Sacred Knot (workbook) is for Christian couples serious about beginning their marriage on a solid foundation. This premarital counseling workbook isn't just filled with compatibility test questions, but questions about real world issues. Christian point of view exercises included for both bride & groom. Before You Tie The Sacred Knot the 2nd book in the series on premarital counseling, provides a do-it-yourself, counselor-guided alternative to office counseling. Before You Tie The Sacred Knot provides framework by reinforcing your relationship foundation. Its' interactive format with space for journaling makes it a great reminder for you and your fiancee - to remind you of what you worked on in planning for your marriage.
Download or read book Before You Say I Do written by H. Norman Wright and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a Christ-Centered Love that Lasts At a time when more people are delaying marriage or writing it off altogether, couples ready to walk the aisle will appreciate a frank and trusted resources to help them start marriage on the right foot. This interactive Christian guide will help you explore your relationship in depth and will provide new insight into your partner and how the two of you relate to one another establish your wants and needs as individuals and a couple before your marriage begins lay the groundwork for biblical and honest conversation for a stronger, healthier marriage reveal how life events and family background can influence decision making in finances, family, education, faith and career engage you in activities that lead to thought-provoking discussion that address your past experiences and current expectations Engaging and easy-to-use, Before You Say “I Do” is full of tried-and-true wisdom to help you plan for your future and build a lasting relationship with the one you love.
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 Getting Ready for Marriage Workbook written by Jim Burns and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulling off a successful wedding is one thing but fortifying a lifelong relationship is an entirely different endeavor. Relationship experts Jim Burns and Doug Fields invite couples to take a proactive approach to their marriage union—one that doesn’t shy away from sticky areas and tough topics—in order to develop a solid course from the very beginning. Jim and Doug apply decades of frontline experience working with couples into this fresh and practical resource. Organized in nine highly relevant sessions, each centered on key biblical and relational touchstones, Burns and Fields equip participants to confront big issues including communication, finances, spirituality, and intimacy—prior to their wedding day. Great as a stand-alone resource or partnered with the Getting Ready for Marriage: A Practical Road Map for Your Journey Together book and companion video package.
Download or read book Before the Vows Are Made written by Meredith Curtis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastor Mike & Meredith cover 17 topics with engaged couples that get married at Powerline Church. We meet weekly for 10-18 weeks. This is a great resource for pastors or other church leaders who do premarital counseling with soon-to-be wedded couples. Filled with Scripture, pastors and counselors can help the future bride and groom lay a foundation to build their house on the rock. Engaged couples fill out a pretest before coming to each session which gives the pastor/counselor an idea of their Scriptural knowledge, understanding and practical application to daily life on each topic. The couple then reads over the lesson and discusses it together. Finally, at the meeting the topic is delved into, problems brought into the light, and plans made for the future. What a delightful time these sessions are as young couples commit themselves to doing marriage God's way! Here are the 17 Chapters: Relationship with Jesus, Spiritual Intimacy, Planning Your Wedding, Communication, Handling Conflict, Leadership/Submission, Husband as Provide, Husband as Protector, Wife Building/ Managing Her Home, Time Management, Keeping Love Alive, Finances, Relating with Parents & In-Laws, Raising Children, Called to Minister Together, Family Traditions, Hospitality, Sexual Love Relationship, and Keeping Love Alive.
Download or read book Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Women Updated written by Les and Leslie Parrott and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can do more than hope. Safeguard your relationship and build a love that not only goes the distance but fulfills your deepest dreams. More than a million couples have used the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS for short) to prepare for life-long love. The Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Women will help you uncover and understand the unique shaping factors you bring into your marriage as a woman. Prepare for some surprising and helpful insights, for honest, intimate, and enjoyable relationship-strengthening conversations with you and your fiancé, and for engaging discussions with a small group. Over the course of twenty-four exercises, this workbook will shed amazing new light on the way you're made, how that affects the way you and your loved one relate, and how you can improve those areas to build a better relationship. You will gain unprecedented insights into topics such as: your personal "Ten Commandments" making your roles conscious exploring unfinished business assessing your self-image getting your sex life off to a great start cultivating intimacy listening to your self-talk avoiding the blame game how well do you communicate? your top ten needs mind reading how to listen identifying your "hot topics" money talks your spiritual journey The personal exercises portion is followed by a discussion section: 7 Questions to Ask Before—and After—You Marry. Les and Leslie will help you enjoy lively and eye-opening interaction with each other and with a small group through seven sessions on the DVD (sold separately). The discussion guide takes you through an opening exercise, note-taking as you watch the video, linking to the workbook exercises, and group discussion, concluding with an exercise each couple can do together over the next week. Designed for use with Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Men Updated (9780310875420) and Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Updated Video Study (9780310875734), both sold separately.
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 Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts written by Les Parrott and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! With this updated edition of their award-winning book, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help you launch lifelong love like never before. This is more than a book--it's an experience, especially when you use the his/her workbooks filled with more than 40 fun exercises. Get ready for deeper intimacy with the best friend you'll ever have. Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, which has been translated into more than 15 languages, is the most widely used marriage prep tool in the world. Why? Because it will help you . . . Uncover the misbeliefs of marriage Learn to communicate with instant understanding Discover the secret to resolving conflict Master the skills of money management Get your sex life off to a great start A compelling video, featuring real-life couples, is available, and with this updated edition, Les and Leslie unveil the game-changing SYMBIS Assessment. Now you can discover how to leverage your personalities for a love that lasts a lifetime. Make your marriage everything it is meant to be. Save your marriage--before (and after) it starts.
Download or read book Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts written by Les Parrott and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1995 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. Marriage. 2. Marriage-Religious aspects- Christianity. 3. Married people-Psychology.
Download or read book Just Engaged written by Christine E. Murray and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect gift for both secular and religious couples, firsttime newlyweds, or those engaged for the second time around * Almost 20 percent of couples call off their wedding (premarital counseling data), and 1 in 5 marriages ends within five years (CDC) * Author interviewed more than 200 premarital counselors to create the work “ From the moment a woman says "yes" to a proposal to the actual wedding day, it's understood that an engaged couple possesses a deep desire to create a blissful team. Many couples, however, are uncertain as to how to attain the matrimonial harmony they wish for. Filled with exercises, case studies, and discussion questions, licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Christine Murray offers practical guidance to help engaged couples build realistic, positive expectations for marriage and develop strategies for creating a satisfying partnership, addressing critical topics such as: * Commitment * Parenting * Sex * Finances * Family relationships * Careers Unique to this bookshelf are chapters dealing with how to end the engagement when all else fails and how to seek premarital counseling. Rather than trying to convince couples that there are "right" and "wrong" ways to be married, Premarital Sense validates the special qualities each couple brings to their union. AUTHOR: Christine E. Murray, Ph.D. (Greensboro, NC), is an assistant professor and the coordinator of the Couple and Family Counseling Program in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her primary research interest relates to the prevention of relationship distress. Dr. Murray has written articles for such peer-reviewed journals as the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, The Family Journal, Contemporary Family Therapy, and The Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling and has delivered presentations at many national and regional conferences. She is married to Dr. Thomas L. Murray, Jr., also a licensed marriage and family therapist.
