The Interrelationships between Life Crises, Stress, Trauma, and Traumatic Stress
As it relates to the behavioral sciences, the term stress may possibly be best understood when differentiated from the modern vernacular of adversarial events versus the direct impact of situations or circumstances…
How to Move Forward After Infidelity
Infidelity is one of the most challenging issues that couples can face in their relationships. It can cause emotional turmoil, destroy trust, and create feelings of betrayal that can be challenging to overcome.
The Effectiveness of Premarital/Re-Marital Counseling
There continues to be considerable debate as to whether there are practical benefits to premarital/remarital counseling. The question further arises as to if premarital/remarital counseling is effective. According to Wright (1992), the institution of marriage is the closest bond that can develop between two people.
How do biblical principles integrate with the theoretical orientation(s) you have selected?
As an eclectic practitioner, whenever possible, I seek to integrate my Christian faith based on contextual circumstances.
What specific constructs, techniques, and interventions do you believe are the most effective?
According to Seligman and Reichenberg (2014), “CBT combines myriad treatments and techniques that all share a common principle that thoughts, rather than external circumstances, cause feelings and behaviors” (p. 344).
My Preferred Marital and Couple Therapeutic Approaches
Of the various marriage and couple therapies and models I have studied, I gravitate to the behavioral and emotion-centered approaches namely: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT).
Disruptions that Undermine Effective Decision Making
According to Carbonell (2008) my personality graph 2, which outlined the “this is my perspective” (p. 113), revealed a combination of the “I/S/C” personality profiles.
Disruptions that Undermine Effective Communication
In my opinion, one of the key contributory factors to marital conflict comes directly from personality conflicts.
Constructs to Enhance Effective Marital Conflict Resolution
Couples, Premarital & Marital Therapy
Constructs to Enhance Effective Marital Decision Making
Making decisions impact every facet of life and are sometimes made unilaterally.