Time for a Better Marriage

· Impact Publishers
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Systematic, practical help for understanding marriage and developing the skills that make marriage rewarding, effective, and satisfying. Shows couples how to encourage each other, resolve conflict, communicate effectively, maintain equality in the marriage relationship, make better choices. Packed with useful examples and exercises, including communication exercises, "marriage meetings," self-evaluation questionnaires, planning charts, review questions, and lists of key "points to remember." Time for a Better Marriage is a self-contained skill building course for every couple that wants a more satisfying and lasting intimate relationship.
Systematic, practical help for understanding marriage and developing the skills that make marriage rewarding, effective, and satisfying. Shows couples how to encourage each other, resolve conflict, communicate effectively, maintain equality in the marriage relationship, make better choices. Packe...

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2 reviews
A Google user
October 20, 2011
...a masterful distillation of wisdom about marriage, its mysteries...its discontents...leaves no...confusion about how...to make marriage work. -- Frank Pittman, III, M.D., Author, GROW UP! HOW TAKING RESPONSIBILITY CAN MAKE YOU A HAPPY ADULT ...if couples make the commitment, they can make changes that will restore feelings of love and caring. ...I recommend it... -- Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., Founder: Institute for Imago Relationship Therapy Author, GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT: A GUIDE FOR COUPLES ...provides...plenty of things to do and the motivation to do them. A good book that is much needed." -- Pat Love, Ed.D., Author, THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE & HOT MONOGAMY ...unique questionnaires, charts, exercises, evaluations, and scales provide clear directions for understanding and improving every aspect of marriage. -- Peggy Papp, MSW, Director of Depression Program, Ackerman Family Institute Author, COUPLES ON THE FAULT LINE: NEW DIRECTIONS FOR THERAPISTS ...walks you through the...baffling process of avoiding predictable relationship pitfalls and building real closeness and connection to your spouse. --Michele Weiner-Davis, Author, THE DIVORCE REMEDY AND THE SEX-STARVED MARRIAGE ...wise workbook...sure to help couples learn the skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary for a successful...marriage relationship. -- Jack Canfield, Co-Author, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL A very good book, very much needed. -- Dr. David Mace, Founder, Association of Couples for Marriage Enrichment Best material I've seen yet. --Rev. Conrad A. Braaten, Boca Raton, FL Couples learn useful procedures to enrich their marriage. A well-written book. -- Dr. David Olson, Professor of Family Relations, University of Minnesota Every page offers a sound plan of action for creating and sustaining a lifelong, intimate, equal partnership. --John Gray, Ph.D., Author, MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS
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Jon Carlson, PsyD,EdD, ABPP, is a distinguished professor in the Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University and a psychologist at the Wellness Clinic in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He is past president of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and founding editor of The Family Journal. He has authored 30 books, including the popular The Mummy at the Dining Room Table (with Jeffrey Kottler), 120 professional journal articles and produced 130 trade and professional video programs.*
Jon Carlson, PsyD,EdD, ABPP, is a distinguished professor in the Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University and a psychologist at the Wellness Clinic in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He is past president of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and fou...

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