Description
Book SynopsisThis book is designed to help partners assess the most important domains of their marriages using information gathered from decades of marital research and therapy. The theme is about health, how to take your marital temperature, how to celebrate your strengths, and how to effectively attend to areas of concern.
Trade ReviewInfused with the latest thinking and research on couples, The Marriage Checkup offers not just a thorough analysis of one?s relationship, but a gentle and caring guide to addressing its weaknesses and harnessing its strengthsssss -- Andrew Christensen, University of California, Los Angeles
Follow the innovative, research-based program in this important new and exciting book and you can help improve your odds for relationship success by understanding your strengths and weaknesses and learning what to do about them. The author is one of the best young researchers in the couples field and one of the leaders in helping us understand the role of positive connections in a happy, healthy marriage. -- Howard J. Markman, PhD, co-author of Fighting for Your Marriage and co-founder of Love Your Relationship Couples Retreats
Infused with the latest thinking and research on couples, The Marriage Checkup offers not just a thorough analysis of one’s relationship, but a gentle and caring guide to addressing its weaknesses and harnessing its strengths -- Andrew Christensen, University of California, Los Angeles
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Intimacy: Strength in Vulnerability Chapter 2 Emotion Skills in Marriage: Practicing Emotional Grace Chapter 3 Communication: Healthy Miscommunication Chapter 4 Mindfulness: Learning to Love in the Moment Chapter 5 Acceptance: God Grant Me the Serenity Chapter 6 Forgiveness and Repair: Grace, Generosity, and Compassion Chapter 7 Team Spirit/Marriage as a Spiritual Journey Chapter 8 Sexual Authenticity: Sharing the Sacred Chapter 9 Money: Spenders, Savers, and the Delicate Balance Chapter 10 Coparenting: Comrades in Arms Chapter 11 And the Courage to Change: Problem-Solving and Change Chapter 12 Attachment Styles: Establishing a Secure Base
