Premarital and Marital Therapy

A lot of couples go to therapy months or even years after they should have already been saying, “Okay, we’re fine.” But beneath that word often lives a complex stew of stress, unmet needs, emotional distance, or even hidden pain. If you are in a marriage, or engaged, or in a serious relationship, bypassing chronic […]

I submit that one’s personal theology, core values, beliefs and ultimate understanding of biblical doctrine all buttress one’s framework of marriage. Several questions arise regarding one’s value system,...

My assessment of the institution of marriage is buttressed on the foundation of my Christian faith. As such, my assessment of the institution of marriage is integrated, multidimensional, multilayered and interwoven with my marital philosophy and core values. These nuances are further ingrained within my belief systems and theology. The foregoing elements ultimately shape my […]

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.

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).

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).

In my opinion, one of the key contributory factors to marital conflict comes directly from personality conflicts.

Couples, Premarital & Marital Therapy

Making decisions impact every facet of life and are sometimes made unilaterally.