Christian Counseling

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Marriage Counseling
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Goals of Marriage Counseling
To resolve interpersonal conflicts and to help a
couple agree or disagree constructively To
encourage each individual to meet the emotional
needs of their mate To clarify role
relations To build Christian values in the
family To strengthen the ability of each member
to cope in a healthy manner with stress
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Top Ten Reasons Given for Divorce
Lack of Communication Too Much Conflict and
Arguing Infidelity Married Too Young Unrealistic
Expectations Lack of Equality Inadequate
Preparation Domestic Violence Financial
Problems Conflict about Domestic Work
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Key Passages for Premarital and Marital Counseling
1 Corinthians 13 (Love and Sacrifice in
Marriage) Ephesians 521-64 (Responsibility to
Spouse) 1 Corinthians 7 (Commitment in
Marriage) 1 Peter 31-7 (Love and Respect in
Marriage)
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Suggested Reading List
Boundaries by Henry Cloud His Needs Her Needs by
W.M. Harley The Five Love Languages by Gary
ChapmanFamily Driven Faith by Voddie Bauchman
Jr.Love and Respect by Emerson
Eggerichs Becoming One by Joe Beam Sacred
Marriage by Gary ThomasSaving Your Marriage
Before It Starts by Drs. Les and Leslie
Parrott When Forgiveness Doesnt Make Sense by
Robert JeffressDivorce and Remarriage A
Redemptive Theology by Rubel Shelly
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