Marriage Enrichment--Preparation, Mentoring, And Outreach

In this comprehensive review on marriage enrichment, busy professionals discover how they can include this expanding field in their services to individuals, couples, and families. For practitioners, students, and others who are new to the field, this volume introduces principles, history, programs, and possibilities of marriage enrichment. For practitioners who are already acquainted with marriage enrichment and are trained in one or more programs, this book updates on basic principles and history of marriage and couple enrichment as well as clarify assumptions and values about marriage as a lifelong process for personal growth and family success. This text is designed as a step toward applying what is known to the needs of couples, families, and societies, as well as toward encouraging the continuing expansion of research and its applications to the urgent needs of couples and families for marriage preparation, education and enhancement.