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Fighting for Your Marriage Howard Markman

Fighting for Your Marriage By Howard Markman

Fighting for Your Marriage by Howard Markman


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Summary

Addressing marriage enhancement and divorce prevention, this book is based on the widely acclaimed PREP(R) (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach. Studies have found that couples can use the strategies of this approach to handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up.

Fighting for Your Marriage Summary

Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love by Howard Markman

This new and revised edition of "Fighting for Your Marriage" is based on the widely acclaimed PREP(R) (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach. Groundbreaking studies have found that couples can use the strategies of this approach to handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up. Based on twenty years of university research, this popular book will show you how to: talk more and fight less, deepen and protect your friendship, have a more intimate, sensual relationship, keep the fun alive, clarify and act on your priorities, and develop a vision for your future together.

Fighting for Your Marriage Reviews

"...recommended for public and social work libraries owing to the tried--and--true methodology it explains." (Library Journal, November 15, 2001) "Just about everyone can improve their marriage... They can learn skills to help them handle negative emotions in marriage. It's the discord that hurts kids," (USA Today, December 13, 2001)

About Howard Markman

Howard J. Markman, Ph.D., is internationally known for his work on divorce prevention. He is professor of psychology and codirector of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver. Scott M. Stanley, Ph.D., is a noted expert on marriage and commitment, and is codirector of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver. He has coauthored A Lasting Promise, the Christian version of this book. Susan L. Blumberg, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and director of Interpersonal Communication Options. She specializes in helping families and couples revitalize their relationships.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments. Introduction. UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS ON THE ROAD TO LASTING LOVE. Four Hallmarks of a Great Relationship: PREP in a Nutshell. Destructive Patterns: Signs of Danger Ahead. Changing Roles, Changing Rules: Men and Women in Conflict. TEAM UP TO HANDLE CONFLICT. When What You Heard Isn't What I Said: Understanding Filters in Communication. Talking Safely Without Fighting: The Speaker--Listener Technique. Controlling the Home Fires: Handling Issues and Events Well. New Perspectives on Problems and Problem Solving. Keeping Conflict Under Control: Ground Rules for a Great Relationship. ENJOYING EACH OTHER. Safe Harbor: Preserving and Protecting Friendship. Playing Together: How to Succeed in Fun Without Really Trying. Sense and Sensuality: Enhancing and Protecting Your Sex Life. Core Beliefs and Spiritual Intimacy. STAYING THE COURSE. Why You Can't Always Get What You Want: Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations. Forgiveness: Restoring Hope. Sticking, Stuck, or Stopped: On the Path to Commitment. What to Do Now. Some Thoughts on Domestic Violence. Resources and Training. Selected Research and References. About the Authors. Index.

Additional information

GOR001285164
9780787957445
0787957445
Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love by Howard Markman
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
2001-09-03
400
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