There are more marriage bust-ups during the Christmas period than at any other time of year. Do you know why? There are multiple factors at play, and many involve extended family. However, Christmas time is also a time when a lot of decisions are made, often with little notice. For marriages that are already unstable, [...]
There has long been talk about making premarital counseling a pre-requisite to gaining a marriage license. In Florida, successfully completing counseling entitles the couple to a discount on their marriage license fee. However, should it be encouraged, or should it be made compulsory? It’s often a difficult area to address. Compulsory counseling, such as those [...]
So, you are having problems with your marriage? That’s easy, go and see a marriage counselor and all will be saved! I wish it was that easy. Often, it can be fairly easy. In fact, there are times when one session marriage counseling is very effective. However, humans are complex creatures and sometimes the issues [...]
One of the most frustrating health issues for veterans has been that of mental health. In particular, veterans have been very limited in their ability to access counseling, especially when it comes to marriage, couple or family counseling. Yet, by the nature of being a veteran, these are the very areas that often required the [...]
Infidelity in a relationship is often one of the hardest problems to overcome, yet rarely is it a serious sign that a relationship is over. There are couples that are completely devoted to one another yet involved with others outside the relationship. Of course, let’s not kid one another, infidelity can also mean the relationship [...]
It is easy to think that marriage and family therapists don’t need supervision, however, many professional counselors and therapists do not work in private practice. Rather, they work in an office co-op or counseling center with several other counselors. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy has a handbook designed to help supervisors of [...]
What is the Commission On Accreditation? Its acronym is COAMFTE, which stands for Commission On Accreditation For Marriage And Family Therapy Education. Now, that’s a mouth full. So what is it? The COAMFTE is an accreditation body that accredits master’s, doctoral, and post-graduate degree programs in marriage and family therapy throughout the U.S. and Canada. [...]
Are you contemplating couples and marriage counseling? If so, are any of the counselors you are considering degreed and licensed? Will they help you in controlling your anger? Do they give you specific strategies for becoming a better communicator and helping you improve your relationship with your spouse? Dr. Marty Tashman tells you how to [...]
Is your marriage ailing? Does it seem like the walls are about to cave in? Do you feel as if everything you do just falls apart and that all your efforts to reach out to your spouse are frustrated? You’re not alone. Every marriage experiences hiccups. There are times when couples with the best relationship [...]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published new qualification standards for members of the counseling profession. The American Counseling Association has worked closely with the American Mental Health Counselors Association and the National Board for Certified Counselors to open the door for mental health professionals within the VA. Finally, that door has swung open. [...]
In a great article on whether or not marriage and family therapists should seek counseling for their own situations, Jay Slupesky asks the question, “Can someone be a good marriage therapist without ever having been in marriage therapy as a client?” Then, he sets out to answer the question. If you were startled that a [...]
If you’ve been considering marriage counseling then you might have an interest in a type of one-session marriage counseling called half-day intensive. But what is that exactly? A half-day intensive is a counseling session that takes place at once. Just as the name says, it takes place over the course of one half a day [...]
Marriage counseling can take place in many different formats. It isn’t always a face-to-face encounter with a therapist in a cozy room with a couch and a reclining chair opposite the room. There have been plenty of couples who have sought help and received it through traditional counseling, but that isn’t the only way. These [...]
There is often a misconception that marriage counseling is only for those that are married. This misconception has led many counselors to change their status from marriage counselor to that of relationship counselor. The reality is, you don’t have to be married to seek marriage counseling. We live in an age where couples are less [...]
Something fairly new in marriage counseling is the one-session marriage counseling session. These offer couples a chance to save their marriage with a single two-hour or half-day intensive session with a licensed and practicing marriage counseling. But can you do it? Can you really save your marriage in such a short time with a counselor? [...]
Mort Fertel is an internationally recognized marriage counselor. He’s been on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, the Fox News Network and has appeared in the nation’s top newspapers and periodicals to include New York Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Family Circle, Ladies Home Journal and many more. Today, he’s offering free marriage advice by e-mail. So [...]
If you want to practice marriage and family therapy (MFT) then you’ve got to have the proper licensure. Do you know where to go to find the licensure board for your state? Every state in the union requires a Master’s Degree or a Doctor’s Degree along with some clinical experience under supervision in order to [...]
According to Philadelphia counselor Arlene Foreman, marriage is an exclusive relationship. But is it? The marriage contract infers that needs for affection and sex will be met within the relationship. When these needs are not met within the relationship, the marriage becomes very vulnerable. Couples must make sure they spend adequate quality time together and [...]
Infidelity is one of the biggest marriage killers. One reason is because couples wait too long to seek counseling after infidelity is occurred, if they seek counseling at all. Of course, counseling will not help every situation. The couple has to want to overcome the infidelity and move on with their marriage. If one of [...]
Do you think you can fix all your marriage problems in two hours? Jacqueline Summers, M.A. says you can – with a two-hour intensive. So what is that, you ask? A two-hour intensive is a two-hour counseling service that helps you get to the heart of your marriage problems quickly and find a way to [...]
How fit is your marriage? If your marriage is not the perfect model of marriage that you expected it to be when you were courting then maybe it’s time for a marriage fitness article that can help you see the light. Try one of these marriage fitness articles and test out what you know on [...]
Relationships go through ups and downs all the time. Most of the time the issues sort themselves out and we get on with our lives. This is a normal part of any relationship and the fact the parties can sort things out themselves is an indicator of a good strong relationship. Sometimes, we can’t sort [...]
The theme of the 2010 AAMFT Annual Conference is “Marriage: Relational and Societal Perspectives.” The dates are September 23-26, 2010. If you are a marriage counselor then this conference is a must attend. Held in Atlanta, Georgia, the agenda looks very promising. Topics covered will include: Review how the institution of marriage has taken different [...]
Infidelity is one of the biggest blows to a married person’s self esteem. You trust your spouse to stay true to your vows and respect your relationship. Then, the unthinkable happens. How do you cope? First, it’s important that you realize it isn’t your fault. Your spouse made a poor choice. Maybe he or she [...]
Saving a relationship is not enough if you don’t try to make it work. There are times when couples approach a relationship counselor when their marriage or relationship is on the verge of a break-up and never seek follow up advice to keep their relationship going smoothly. While they understand the importance of saving their [...]
