Marrying Well: The Clinician's Guide to Premarital Counseling
“Any clinician who has despaired at the challenges of how to help a couple in the throes of a disintegrating marriage will fi nd in this book a clear and compelling message—that an ounce of prevention (meaning premarital counseling) can do wonders in helping couples avoid many of the predictable pitfalls endemic in modern marriages. This book delivers a concise review of existing research about the effectiveness of premarital counseling programs, a clear and cogent model of how to engage couples in thoughtful discussions about their future marriages, and a treasure-trove of clinical case material that brings alive the authors’ premarital counseling model.” (Peter Steinglass, MD, President Emeritus, Ackerman Institute for the Family)“[A] great introduction to working with premarital couples and provides valuable insight into how clinicians can more effectively work with this population.” (Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy)“Befitting their backgrounds, Bruun and Ziff remind all therapists why and how we can help our clients learn psychoeducational approaches and skills for becoming and remaining a successful married couple. Fortunate will be the couple that engages in premarital counseling—especially with a clinician who has read this valuable book. Highly recommended!” (Robert Selverstone, PhD, Psychologist, Family & Couple Therapist in private practice and former Chairman of the Board, SIECUS)“Broad in scope,Marrying Wellis a fascinating, occasionally provocative, yet evenhanded treatment of a very sensitive topic that provides an excellent overview of this fast growing field. This is a must-read book for every professional involved in helping couples prepare for and succeed at married life.” (Linda Carter, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Family Studies Program, NYU Child Study Center)“The book is well-organized, information-filled, and a joy to read. Brief case studies richly illustrate the authors' points…. Clinicians will find an excellent overview and introduction to premarital work.” (INTAMS Journal (UK))