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Peer reviewedBoen, Dan L. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1988
Asserts that marital assessment instruments can be used to enhance effects of marital counseling. Examines some of more popular marital instruments available, including Stuart's Couples Precounseling Inventory, Russell and Madsen's Marriage Counseling Report, Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis, Snyder's Marital Satisfaction Inventory, and…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Marriage Counseling, Test Use
Peer reviewedEverett, Craig A. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1990
Defines the emergence of marital and family therapy as a distinct clinical discipline and an area of clinical practice. Describes significant historical developments that shaped the field and integrative aspects of family systems theory. Reviews role of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy in professional credentialing and…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Credentials, Family Counseling, Marriage Counseling
Peer reviewedEnns, Carolyn Zerbe – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1988
Compares assumptions and practices emerging from family systems and feminist counseling. Examines nature of problem definitions; notions about power and appropriate sex roles in relationships; and characteristics of therapeutic relationship. Concludes that feminist perspective has potential for improving marital and family counseling. Suggests…
Descriptors: Family Counseling, Feminism, Marriage Counseling, Power Structure
Peer reviewedWatkins, Kathryn J.; Baldo, Tracy D. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 2004
Infertility affects many individuals and couples. This article begins with a case study of a couple who have experienced infertility yet do not identify infertility as their presenting problem. Clients and counselors alike often overlook infertility. This article offers an overview of the biology of infertility and its psychological and…
Descriptors: Psychology, Marriage Counseling, Pregnancy, Mothers
Peer reviewedCampbell, James L.; Johnson, Mark E. – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1991
Examined effects of therapist marital status and therapist and participant sex on participants' perceptions of therapist and expectations for therapy. Each partner of 20 couples presenting for marital therapy completed protocols differing only on therapist's marital status and sex. Neither therapist marital status nor therapist sex had effect on…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Evaluation
Peer reviewedWorthington, Everett L. Jr.; And Others – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1989
Examined effects of information and discussion among married couples (N=36) in a marriage enrichment program. Found information had little apparent effect on couples, but discussion in groups improved couples' marriage satisfaction and their sexual and intellectual intimacy throughout the study relative to couples not receiving group discussion.…
Descriptors: College Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Discussion, Group Counseling
