With divorce rates approaching 50% of marriages within the first 15 years, couples preparing for marriage are keenly interested in how to best prepare for marriage (Williams, 2007). This blog will discuss the core content areas to cover in premarital counseling and the interventions therapists use. Additionally, we must pay attention to how to implement these interventions in an ethical and culturally-sensitive manner.
Core Content Areas in Premarital Counseling
References Casquarelli, E. J., & Fallon, K. M. (2011). Nurturing the relationships of all couples: Integrating lesbian, gay, and bisexual concerns into premarital education and counseling programs. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, 50, 149-160. Gottman, J., & Silver, N. (2013). What Makes Love Last? New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. Murray, C. E., & Murray, T. L. (2004). Solution-focused premarital counseling: Helping couples build a vision for their marriage. Journal of Marital & Family Therapy, 30(3), 349-358. Tambling, R. B., & Glebova, T. (2013). Preferences of individuals in committed relationships about premarital counseling. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 41, 330-340. Williams, L. (2007). Premarital counseling. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 6(1-2), 207-217.
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9/6/2018 05:19:36 am
As the rate of divorces is increasing in a higher rate, it is very important to opt for counselling before you decide to marry. In this context, this post is very interesting to read and helpful as well. Premarital counselling can reduce the chances of conflict and divorces too.
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