young individuals’ beliefs and preferences about premarital counseling. The Family Journal, 23(4), 417-426. doi:10.1177/1066480715602221 The article talks about the effectiveness of the premarital counseling programs as an as well as a program that is been underutilized by the younger generation. Hence, the authors propose a research to examine young adults and their therapy preferences as well as what factors influence them to participate in a premarital program. The factors measured were sociodemographic
Premarital Counseling Among Christian Couples and the Effects on Divorce Rates William Q. McCardle Liberty University Abstract Premarital counseling is an option that is often prompted by clergy as a positive experience to explore the familiarities, differences, and expectations that couples hold prior to the marriage commitment. The goal of premarital counseling is to promote discussion of difficult questions that may arise after the nuptial vows. Examining the effects of premarital counseling
there is a reason behind the plain and “indecent” language in the poem. The poem’s central theme lies around the subject of premarital sex. It challenges the traditional view that couples should only consummate after marriage. The challenge is inadequately hidden on purpose through the tawdry situation that is a young man trying to lie with a young lady. That being said, premarital sex is not a big deal in today’s times, but it was an extremely scandalous topic in the 1600s. If the readers in 1600s are
In locating a social service agency, a collaborative focus on counseling directed our attention to the Agape Counseling and Training Service. This agency related to the interest of the group, and can be located at 500 Thurmond Mall, Suite 211, Columbia, SC. Agape is also reachable on their website at, http://agapects.com. The agency is directed by Sheryl Mims Williams, LPC. Agape focuses on the ora of the client(s) with the desire to help individuals gain an understanding of all aspects of their
Counselling services vary Supportive Counseling is most often used with people who have difficulty standing alone amid their problems. At frequent intervals these persons may need sustained guidance. In supportive counseling, the goal is not to create a chronic dependency upon the counselor, but to give temporary support and help the person to gain strength and the resources to cope. Confrontational Counseling seeks to point out to the client his or her actions. The counselor guides the
like to go to counseling, but, in today's economy, it may not be possible because of the expense. I will give you an idea of what to expect as far as costs go. Free or Very Low Cost Often times you can actually find free or low cost counseling at universities and/or churches, but there may not be many choices. Graduate school counseling programs - You will need to get out your phonebook and/or look on the internet for local universities. Call them, ask if they have a graduate counseling department
On October 26, I had the pleasure of interviewing Heather Smith a clinical mental health counselor. Heather Smith is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Alexandria Virginia. She specializes in PTSD, Anxiety, Trauma, Marital and Premarital counseling. In addition to these specialties, she also treats disorders such as Dissociative Disorders, Impulse Control disorders, and personality disorders. Ms. Smith also works closely with Women’s issues that include coping skills, sexual abuse, depression
Individuals who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are taught gender is an essential characteristic of an individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose. (The Family Proclamation to the World) American society teaches through media, that males are to be aggressive, and females are to be submissive. Society teaches individuals to stuff males and females into confining and suppressive boxes, where males are meant to be domineering and females are sexual objects
ability. With the use of evidence based practice social workers will provide effective services for the couples that do decide to take premarital counseling. Mixed method is possibly the best for this type of study. Clients can give insight on the treatment plan they are receptive to. Staff survey may be biased due to lack of interest towards the research. Counseling is an entity, where the client must learn from the individual sessions and then apply them within their actual marriage. Although,
In many societies in america people fall into one of three categories, a nationalist, globalist, or hybrid. The nationalist is a person who tends to prioritize their own country over others on many world matters. The globalist is looking out for the betterment of the world at large, therefore, they have a world view. Then the hybrid who picks and chooses whatever seems best at the time. While nationalism seems like it will pay off at times a country will end up being either selfish or a bully to