Marriage Enrichment for Geographically Separated Couples

Marriage Enrichment for Geographically Separated Couples
Author: Betty Thomas
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2010
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1609572912

Lloyd and Betty Thomas have been married for 38 years. They have raised 5 children, and have 10 grandchildren. They both enjoy traveling and doing things together. Betty was raised in a family with 6 children. She graduated from Ozark Bible College (now Ozark Christian College) with a Bachelor of Theology degree. She has some graduate studies at Abilene Christian University. She has an Associate of General Studies from Central Texas College. She was a missionary in Germany, where she met and married Lloyd. She now tutors math and gets "to play grandma" to numerous children at the day care where she also works. She worked as a Texas Department of Corrections correctional officer and laundry manager for over 10 years before retiring. She was married to Lloyd for 21 years of his military service. Besides grandchildren, she enjoys gardening and quilting. Lloyd was raised with 2 brothers. Lloyd holds 13 academic degrees including: a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and a Bachelor of Theology from Dallas Christian College, a Master of Divinity and Master of Science in Marriage and Family Studies from Abilene Christian University, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from American Technological University (now Texas A & M University Central Texas), and has completed his course work for a Doctor of Ministry degree from Emmanuel School of Religion. Lloyd is licensed in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Lloyd served in the army in an enlisted status for approximately 12 years, and is a retired army chaplain. He served two periods of active duty in the army and several years as an army reservist. He retired with over 23 years of service. Lloyd is an excellent teacher and counselor. His specialty areas in counseling are marriage and family as well as drug and alcohol.

Family Communication

Family Communication
Author: Kathleen M. Galvin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2015-09-25
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1317347757

Family Communication: Cohesion and Change encourages students to observe family interaction patterns analytically and relate communication theories to family interactions. Using a framework of family functions, first-person narratives, and current research, Family Communication: Cohesion and Change emphasizes the diversity of today's families in terms of structure, ethnic patterns, and developmental experiences.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling
Author: Jon Carlson
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 4028
Release: 2016-09-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1483369560

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family and Couples Counseling is a new, all-encompassing, landmark work for researchers seeking to broaden their knowledge of this vast and diffuse field. Marriage and family counseling programs are established at institutions worldwide, yet there is no current work focused specifically on family therapy. While other works have discussed various methodologies, cases, niche aspects of the field and some broader views of counseling in general, this authoritative Encyclopedia provides readers with a fully comprehensive and accessible reference to aid in understanding the full scope and diversity of theories, approaches and techniques and how they address various life events within the unique dynamics of families, couples and related interpersonal relationships. Key topics include: Adolescence Adoption Assessment Communication Coping Diversity Divorce and Separation Interventions and Techniques Life Events/Transitions Parenting Styles Sexuality Work/Life Issues, and more Key features include: More than 500 signed articles written by key figures in the field span four comprehensive volumes Front matter includes a Reader’s Guide that groups related entries thematically Back matter includes a history of the development of the field, a Resource Guide to key associations, websites, journals, a selected Bibliography of classic publications, and a detailed Index All entries conclude with References/Further Readings and Cross References to related entries to aid the reader in their research journey

Maintaining Long-Distance and Cross-Residential Relationships

Maintaining Long-Distance and Cross-Residential Relationships
Author: Laura Stafford
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2004-12-13
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1135607966

This thought-provoking volume offers an innovative and intriguing approach to the study of long-distance relationships. Author Laura Stafford examines romantic long-distance relationships and then expands the conception of long-distance relationships to include other relational types. She summarizes literature across the social sciences on various types of long-distance relationships and extracts themes and patterns across the relational types. In so doing, she reconsiders approaches to and offers an expanded vision of relational maintenance. By expanding her scope beyond romantic relationships, Stafford includes those that span residences and relational types, such as noncustodial parent-child and geographically and residentially separated adult children and parents. She contends that face-to-face interaction is not necessary to maintain healthy relationships, and questions the assumption that maintaining, rather than terminating, a particular relationship is always best for the involved parties. With its interdisciplinary approach to challenging commonly held assumptions about communication and close relationships, Maintaining Long-Distance and Cross-Residential Relationships will be engaging reading for scholars in communication, psychology, sociology, mass communication, and family studies. It is also appropriate for special topics graduate courses on long-distance relationships and human communication, and will serve as a unique supplemental text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in interpersonal, relational, and family communication and family studies.

Intimate Graces

Intimate Graces
Author: Teresa Tomeo
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2015-10-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1594716439

Winner of a Catholic Press Association Award: Family Life Books (First Place). In Intimate Graces, bestselling author and Catholic media personality Teresa Tomeo and her husband, Dominick Pastore, invite couples to enrich their marriages by practicing the fourteen Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. Through their own story and that of other married couples, Tomeo and Pastore demonstrate how reciprocating the works of mercy brings out the best in a marriage. The Catholic Church encourages believers to perform Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, tangible actions that show charity toward others. In Intimate Graces, Teresa Tomeo and her husband, Dominick Pastore, demonstrate how applying the fourteen traditional virtues of Catholic spirituality can foster deeper intimacy in any marriage. The couple uses personal stories and reflections, as well as the experiences of other Catholic couples, to show how a husband and wife can become, in a real way, a haven of compassion and virtue for each other. Tomeo and Pastore each write in their own voice and include reflection questions, practical suggestions, and a prayer at the end of each chapter.

Couples That Work

Couples That Work
Author: Jennifer Petriglieri
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2019-10-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0241379016

Every couple wants a happy relationship and a meaningful career but how do we balance both? In Couples that Work, Professor Jennifer Petriglieri shifts away from the language of sacrifice and trade-offs and focuses on how couples can successfully tackle the challenges they will face throughout their lives--together. The book explores key questions like: - Can you and your partner have equally important careers or must you prioritise one over the other? - How can you juggle children or family commitments without sacrificing your work? - Does every decision require compromise or can you find solutions that benefit you both? Identifying common triggers and traps, and presenting engaging exercises to help you avoid and overcome them, this book will help every couple design their own unique way to combine love and work at every stage of their journey. 'Hugely insightful. All couples must read this now' Susan David, author of Emotional Agility 'Managing one career is hard enough; two often seems impossible. In this book, Jennifer shares what she's learned about how couples can not only survive but thrive' Adam Grant, author of Originals