- 126 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
A guide for therapists and counselors, Pre-Marital Counseling addresses the common problems couples face when starting or considering marriage. This step-by-step guide teaches specific intervention strategies for common pre-marital problems, such as financial stress, blending families, and mental health issues. It also teaches readers helpful skills such as developing empathy, learning to compromise, and communicating successfully, all within a potentially diverse client population. Skurtu further helps clinicians personalize their assessment and treatment plans for each couple so that they have realistic expectations. Written by a certified sex therapist, there is also a unique chapter on helpful sex education tips for maintaining desire in long-term relationships.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Session One: Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Session Two: Choosing to Love
- Session Three: Being Empathetic
- Session Four: Fighting Respectfully
- Session Five: Asking for Needs and Wants Effectively
- Session Six: Keeping the Spark Alive
- Session Seven: Individualized Care
- Session Eight: Termination and Recommendations
- Index