Mukhanyo Theological College librariesCounseling couples in conflict : a relational restoration model /
Sells, James Nathan, 1958-
Counseling couples in conflict : a relational restoration model / James N. Sells & Mark A. Yarhouse. - 299 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Marriage at a crucial stage of existence -- Three fights in one -- Marriage is an us -- Pastoral and counseling boundaries : invested but not overinvolved -- Pain and defense -- Offense and injury -- Grace and justice -- Empathy and trust -- Forgiveness -- The expressive art of sexuality -- The product of art: children and parenting -- Sexual infidelity -- Divorce and blended families -- Substance abuse and behavioral addictions -- A graceful conclusion.
Most therapeutic approaches, especially those of a cognitive orientation, are not very effective in dealing with high conflict relationships--couples often heading toward divorce by the time they seek help. Counseling Couples in Conflict is a resource for counselors and therapists who want to be ready for these difficult cases. Utilizing a relational conflict and restoration model Mark Yarhouse and James Sells point the way beyond the cycle of pain towards marital healing. --from publisher description.
9780830839254 0830839259
2010040606
Marriage counseling.
Pastoral counseling.
Counseling--Religious aspects--Christianity.
BV4012.27 / .S46 2011
616.89/1562
Counseling couples in conflict : a relational restoration model / James N. Sells & Mark A. Yarhouse. - 299 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Marriage at a crucial stage of existence -- Three fights in one -- Marriage is an us -- Pastoral and counseling boundaries : invested but not overinvolved -- Pain and defense -- Offense and injury -- Grace and justice -- Empathy and trust -- Forgiveness -- The expressive art of sexuality -- The product of art: children and parenting -- Sexual infidelity -- Divorce and blended families -- Substance abuse and behavioral addictions -- A graceful conclusion.
Most therapeutic approaches, especially those of a cognitive orientation, are not very effective in dealing with high conflict relationships--couples often heading toward divorce by the time they seek help. Counseling Couples in Conflict is a resource for counselors and therapists who want to be ready for these difficult cases. Utilizing a relational conflict and restoration model Mark Yarhouse and James Sells point the way beyond the cycle of pain towards marital healing. --from publisher description.
9780830839254 0830839259
2010040606
Marriage counseling.
Pastoral counseling.
Counseling--Religious aspects--Christianity.
BV4012.27 / .S46 2011
616.89/1562