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Susan L. Blumberg |
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Family & Relationships · Psychology · Self-Help · Social Science |
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Professional Reviews
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To this new edition (the original came out in 1994), the authors have added current research on marriage and societal changes. At its core, however, remains the program that Markman and Scott Stanley, codirectors of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver, created to help couples overcome nuptial difficulties: the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP). Based on empirical research, PREP emphasizes teaching couples to handle conflict better by using the speaker-listener technique, which involves having one person speak at a time while the other actively listens. Because of the authors' unfortunate attempts at humor and some rather unncessary and slapdash-looking cartoon, this is perhaps not to most appealing manual on the subject. Nonetheless, it's still recommended for public and social work libraries owing to the tried-and-true methodology it explains. (Library Journal, November 15, 2001) |
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Format: Paperback, 374
Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub (August 20, 2001)
Measurements: 9"(h) x 6"(w) x 1"(d), 1 lbs.
ISBN: 9780787957445 |
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Everyone dreams of finding the perfect someone, but once that near-impossible dream is realized, it's important to realize that the battle to keep that love alive involves plenty of maintenance. Lines of communication can get crossed, and even the most precious blossom can wither without just the right balance of adaptation, mutual respect, and unconditional affection. Markman's experience as a psychologist and researcher has shown him that these are the main areas where marriages fail. Making oneself understood clearly in conversation can be difficult, as is respecting a marriage partner's individuality rather than fretting about what an imagined soul mate "should" be. There are plenty of funny cartoons and sample dialogue exchanges in here, which couples can read aloud together--even if the dialogues are read as a joke they will almost certainly work to open up communication as promised. Each new thought is summed up in bold print in a text box, making this an easy book for thumbing through to find favori |
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