Couple Counselling: A Practical Guide

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McLean, N. (2018, November 10). 6 Must read books every counselling student should read [Web log]. Counselor’s Café. Retrieved April 22, 2021, from https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/2018/11/08/6-must-read-books-every-counselling-student-should-read Use the Caring Behaviors List worksheet to capture what you should keep doing and what would make your relationship even better. This book from Bill O’Hanlon and Sandy Beadle is designed for beginning therapists as an easy-to-learn handbook for enabling clients to find solutions. According to the Forbes review, this book can be especially helpful for those who are searching for a new job, career, or role.

Many of the frustrations we face as a couple are only partially related to the here and now and strongly connected to the environment in which we grew up. As an example, you could ask your partner, “What are five things that you love that I have done for you lately?” Marazziti, D., & Canale, D. (2004). Hormonal changes when falling in love. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 29(7), 931–936.

Intimacy and emotional connection are vital components of a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Couples therapy books in this category focus on deepening emotional bonds, fostering intimacy, and rekindling the spark between partners. They often provide guidance on expressing emotions, building trust, and nurturing a sense of closeness. Book Title Ryu S, Fan L. The relationship between financial worries and psychological distress among U.S. adults. J Fam Econ Issues. 2023;44(1):16-33. doi:10.1007/s10834-022-09820-9 Imago therapy has its roots in (Jungian) psychoanalysis, which has been challenged for its overwhelming focus on personality development in childhood rather than as a lifelong journey. And while Jungian and Freudian theories are fascinating, they cannot explain either universal characteristics or individual differences and what makes us unique (Larsen, Buss, Wismeijer, & Song, 2017; Myers, 2010).

The container process involves making an appointment and scheduling time to express that anger safely and in a controlled way. Education and Learning: Books provide a comprehensive platform for therapists to expand their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of couples dynamics, communication patterns, and relational challenges. They cover a wide range of topics and offer insights into various therapeutic approaches. Not every textbook is a must-read, but some come highly recommended, particularly for use in the classroom, whether teaching or learning.I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One – Brook Noel and Pamela Blair Sometimes all it takes to get partners working together to solve their problems is a reminder of why they love each other. Lavner JA, Karney BR, Bradbury TN. Does couples' communication predict marital satisfaction, or does marital satisfaction predict communication? J Marriage Fam. 2016;78(3):680-694. doi:10.1111/jomf.12301