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.
Constructs to Enhance Effective Marital Communication
Communication, as an overarching principle, is arguably extraordinarily complex because of its multi-faceted and multi-layer variables, particularly in the context of interpersonal and intrapersonal communication.
What resources and/or support systems are available to couples today? And what role, if any, should the Church play?
In my view, the Church has a pivotal role to play as a major support system to couples considering both first-time marriages as well as remarriage.
What threats or risks do marriages face today that may undermine the stability of the relationship based on cultural influences and legislative initiatives?
Between 1980 and 2008 statistical data indicate that multicultural marriages are significantly on the rise.
What threats or risks do marriages face today that may undermine the stability of the relationship based on domestic and/or substance abuse?
Evidently, there is much that can be said on this topic.
What threats or risks do marriages face today that may undermine the stability of the relationship based on increased economic and financial hardships?
The are several factors that impinge economic and financial pressures associated with couples considering marriage.