Although this book was written to be used primarily by couples, it has become a bestselling text for college counseling courses. The skills and techniques introduced are based on the way distressed and nondistressed couples differ when solving problems. Each chapter includes practice exercises to help couples master the problem-solving techniques presented. Appendices contain problem inventories for husband and wife, a knowledge assessment self-test, and a trouble-shooting guide. --- from the publisher Table of Contents: Preface for the Couple Preface for the Professional Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Listening and Validation Chapter 2 Leveling Chapter 3 Editing Chapter 4 Negotiating Agreements Chapter 5 Hidden Agendas Chapter 6 Solving Your Sexual Problems Chapter 7 Getting Through A Crisis Chapter 8 Making A Good Thing Better Chapter 9 Getting Out of a Bad Marriage Appendix A Husband's Problem Inventory Wife's Problem Inventory Appendix B: Knowledge Assessment Self-Test Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D: The Up Deck Appendix E: The Fun Deck References Reviews: "Laced with projects, logic, and communication-builders for disparate marital partners. . . Its effectiveness will stem from the broad scope and well-rounded nature of the work." -- William C. Waters, The Family Coordinator "A useful resource for leaders of marriage enrichment events, as well as a workbook for couples." -- Marriage Enrichment "This Guide holds out to couples the promise of concrete, specific skills for dealing with commonly faced marital problems. . . The material in this book is useful and would spur therapists' own creativity as they select those techniques which can be put together for use with specific couples." -- Journal of Psychology, Theology |