Denver Post columnist Amy Dickinson says that it is never too late to go to marriage counseling; even if both parties agreed on a divorce.
She says, “It’s never too late for marital repair. It’s never too late to learn how to communicate with someone who has been in your life for more than 22 years.
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Marriage Counseling is Not a Bad Idea Even If Divorce is Imminent
Published by September 28th, 2006 0 CommentsOnline counseling of all types is a relatively new phenomenon. Barnabus Christian Counseling Network has taken Christian counseling online. They believe that some individuals are better served “in an environment that preserves anonymity.” Their cost seems reasonable, so, if you’ve been looking for Christian counseling online, look no further.
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Scrubs star Zach Braff has a long line of marriage counselors in his family. His biological mother and stepfather are both Ph.D psychologists who practice marriage counseling. Not wanting to feel left out, his father who is a lawyer by trade, married a therapist. They both decided that they were going to […]
An article on Newsday.com caught my eye; a couple is advised to go to marriage counseling although they are already divorced. I thought it was very bold of the advice giver, Amy Dickinson, to suggest such action to be taken. It is common belief that the main reason people attend marriage counseling is […]
Studies have shown that married couples who are having marriage problems will often wait for 5-7 years before seeking counseling. In this article by Jan Fallon, she articulates how this is similar to ignoring the “Service Engine Soon” light in your car. Why wait for the problems to grow and potentially become much more difficult […]
A Church near Philadelphia is sponsoring an eight-week Biblically-based marriage course, complete with free childcare provided by church members and a dinner for two. It is being billed as marriage improvement rather than marriage counseling. We here at FixMyFamily couldn’t agree with the concept more. Just as it is better to avoid getting sick than […]
A question sent in to Dr. Leslie Parrott of Today’s Christian Woman:
My husband and I have been together for 13 years and have two daughters. We argue a lot and spend the rest of the time not talking to each other. I want to go to counseling, but he says he doesn’t believe in it […]
Chick-fil-A, a leader restaurant corporation recently offered free marriage counseling to anyone in the company. This offer speaks to the company’s commitment to a wholesome family structure. More and more companies and local government entities are beginning to realize what should’ve been obvious long ago, family structure and quality benefits not only the family, but […]
After a recent public fight in front of cameras, Courtney Cox, of Friends fame and her actor husband David Arquette decided to go to couples counseling. They emerged from the experience with a better understanding of why they fight in the first place.
An excerpt from the article:
The therapist said David is more private […]
In China, border police are being tasked with a new responsibility: marriage counseling.
“They say that happy people trust authorities and this makes the borders safer. Chen Weiming, director of the Ministry of Public Security’s frontier bureau, says,
“It provides a protective screen for the social and economic development of the country in this important strategic […]
Britney Spears and her husband Kevin Federline have apparently renewed their efforts to making their marriage work by getting marriage counseling. According to an “insider” close to the couple, Life & Style is reporting that the couple will meet twice a week with a $1,000-an-hour marriage counselor in their Malibu, CA mansion.
Marriage counseling is a […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The relationship of Belinda Oaten and her husband, Liberal Democrat MP Mark Oaten, is living testament that marriage therapy does in fact work. Mark Oaten had an ongoing affair with a male prostitute for over 6 months before admitting to his wife that he had committed adultery. Belinda said she was plunged into “unimaginable horrorâ€? […]
Collateral Damage: Soldiers’ Divorce, Depression Risk Calls for Counseling
Published by May 15th, 2006 0 CommentsThe damage to a soldiers’ marriage while enlisted can be serious. According to the Psychology Department for the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, the divorce rate among enlisted families rose 53 percent between 2000 and 2004, and divorces among officers have also risen. At least some of the increase is likely due to both the […]
