Pre-Marital Counseling
Author | : Angela Skurtu |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 139 |
Release | : 2016-03-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317572664 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317572661 |
Rating | : 4/5 (661 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pre-Marital Counseling written by Angela Skurtu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-02 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.