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 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 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.
What threats or risks do marriages face today that may undermine the stability of the relationship or increase stress for a couple?
Contemporary marriages face a plethora of stressors and risks that daily threaten the stability of marital relationships.
Premarital Counseling: Important Areas Relating To Communication To Consider
I share some personal experience, and examples of typical “hot spots” in the communication process, and free premarital counseling wisdom and advice.