The Michigan House passed laws encouraging couples to get premarital counseling by offering the incentive of getting their marriage license the same day if they received four hours of counseling. They also passed legislation requiring divorcing parents to complete a program on the effects of divorce on children.
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Michigan Passes Laws Encouraging Premarital Counseling
Published by July 2nd, 2006 in Pre-Marital Counseling and Laws. 0 CommentsBest Wedding Gift? Premarital Counseling
Published by June 30th, 2006 in Pre-Marital Counseling. 1 CommentA new article in Time magazine deals with marriages and why they last or fail. Marriages are as different as the people who enter into them and can last forever or fail quickly for a nearly unlimited number of reasons. I found the article extremely interesting and found the following excerpt particularly illuminating:
“Couples who have […]
What to do about kids too cool to hang with parents
Published by June 27th, 2006 in Parenting. 0 CommentsThis is an excert from a question sent into Dr. Wes at the Lawrence Journal-World:
Dr. Wes: At 16 I came to the sudden realization that I didn’t really want to go camping with my parents in Colorado.
Strange. Looking back now, I’d like nothing better.
They did the packing and loading. All I had to do was […]
In this article by Katherine Reynolds Lewis, career is discussed as a factor in your marriage. This is a great article that highlights how important it is to recognize divisions that are being created by two careers and working on steering the marriage through the divisions. This excerpt from the end of the article contains […]
“Dear Abby” is an American institution. The staying power of the syndicated column is a true wonder in today’s omni-media world. In this week’s column, a reader asks how she should suggest to her husband that they get marriage counseling in order to salvage their marriage:
Dear Abby:
My heart is aching. How should I tactfully suggest […]
Rumor has it that in the upcoming season premiere of HBO’s hit series Entourage Hollywood uber Agent Ari Gold will be participating in marriage counseling with his wife. Played by Jeremy Piven, Ari is yet another example of the depicition of marriage counseling and family therapy being accepted as normal for personalities who exude confidence […]
In another article on OttawaMarriage.com they do a good job of comparing and contrasting couples therapy with marriage counseling. People often wonder what the difference is between the two. Here is an excerpt from the article:
“Couples therapy is similar to marriage counseling. It is an option open to couples in a long-term relationship, where one […]
OttawaMarriage.com is a site that flies under the radar, but they have some great articles. This article highlights the benefits of marriage counseling. Here is an excerpt:
“At one time marriage counseling was thought of as a […]
In a world where people are increasingly doing things via the internet, why not counseling? Well, the answer that most people would give is obvious: personal interaction between a counselor and client is crucial. Not always true, say proponents of e-Therapy. So what is e-Therapy and why would anyone prefer it over traditional marriage and […]
This is an excerpt from an answer given on Ammas.com. It provides a few basic tips on choosing a marriage counselor:
Tips to Choose a Marriage Counselor
When seeking a marriage counselor or therapist, it is important that the couple view themselves as a consumer of a product. The couple needs to feel in […]
How To Become a Marriage and Family Therapist
Published by June 3rd, 2006 in Counseling Career. 0 CommentsWith the incredible rise in demand for marriage and family counseling services, there has also been a demand in programs that educate and train people to perform these services. It isn’t easy to become one as marriage and family counselors are highly trained and have tremendous experience in their field. However, the need for these […]
FamilyeJournal.com: Improving Communications With Children
Published by June 3rd, 2006 in Parenting. 0 CommentsFamilyeJournal.com is a free website that allows parents and children to communicate with each other by answering daily questions. Here is the description from the website for their service, which amazingly is free!
FEJ promotes communication quality over quantity. In about five minutes a day, you’ll get to express your thoughts and feelings and truly be […]
This is an excerpt from an article on HelpYourselfTherapy.com on attention:
“HE’S ONLY DOING IT FOR THE ATTENTION”
What a ridiculous statement! Getting attention is vital for all of us. As […]
Premarital Therapy: Saying ‘Help’ Before ‘I Do’
Published by June 3rd, 2006 in Pre-Marital Counseling. 0 CommentsAn article on FoxNews.com highlights a new trend: premarital counseling.
It might sound counterintuitive to see a counselor during what is supposed to be such a happy time. But a growing number of couples are getting help from a pro before they step off the ledge and take the plunge.”
“We have seen that a lot more […]
Philippines Makes Pre-Marriage Counseling Mandatory
Published by June 2nd, 2006 in Pre-Marital Counseling and Laws. 0 Comments“Representative Rozzano Rufino Biazon (Muntinlupa City), author of House Bill 216, stressed the need for couples intending to marry “to be properly educated on the rigors of marriage to enable them to cope with the challenges they will face everyday for the rest of their lives.” Biazon said that with the increasing number of failed […]
Gallup Poll: 30-35% of Younger Generation See Marriage as “Very Important”
Published by June 1st, 2006 in Marriage. 0 Comments“A new Gallup poll found that only a third of America’s baby boomers and thirty percent of those aged 18-39 believe marriage is ‘’very important’’ if a couple has a child together, compared to 58 percent of adults 65 and over.”
“In the bigger picture, the Gallup poll found that 71 percent of all Americans believe […]
Marriage and Family counselors are fighting to be recognized in West Virginia. Auditors for the state have recommended that specializing in marriage and family counseling continue to be certified along with other types of counselors and social workers.
“Although 48 states have created separate licensure for marriage and family therapists, it is possible for a person […]
The Chinese city of Putuo is offering couples free marriage counseling at the divorce registry at the Civil Affairs Bureau. “Counseling is offered before couples sign divorce papers to give couples a chance to reconsider and see if they can resolve their differences.”
An average of 75 divorces were registered across the city per day last […]
Marriage and Family Therapists are in Demand
Published by May 14th, 2006 in Counseling Career. 0 CommentsMFTs (Marriage and Family Therapists) are in demand
The use of marriage and family therapists has increased dramatically in recent years. Consumers increasingly seek the services of MFTs:
Sixty-two percent of managed mental health care providers and 52 percent of employee assistance programs (EAPs) employ MFTs as staff members or contracted providers (Business Insurance. 1993).
In 1994, […]
Are Married People Happier Than Unmarried People?
Published by May 14th, 2006 in Marriage. 0 CommentsIn a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, researchers have found that people get a boost in life satisfaction from marriage. But the increase in happiness is very minute and is likely due to initial reactions to marriage and then a return to prior levels of happiness. Data from the 15-year […]