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Divorce in the Bible

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In Matthew 19:3 the Pharisees went to Jesus and asked, “Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for any cause?” They were testing Jesus to see if He would agree with the Old Testament, or contradict it in a way that would allow the religious leaders to trap Him or turn the Jewish people against Him. The Old Testament rule for divorce is found in Deuteronomy 24:1 “When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness … Continue reading →

Marriage Counseling Week in Review Jan. 15-19

Have you and your partner discussed seeing a Marriage Therapist? There are some important things to take in to account and discuss prior to scheduling your fist appointment. Can you afford financially to see a Therapist (ask about sliding scales if applicable or contact your insurance company for a list of Therapists who are on their panel) Are both of you willing to participate in and attend counseling sessions? Determine what it is you both hope to accomplish through your therapy sessions. Are you open to trying new ways of communication? There are many reasons why a couple will choose … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for Jan 13-19

Good morning, welcome to the weekend’s marriage blog week in review, our way of trying to catch you up on the blogs you may have missed this week. For starters, in case you may have missed it, a new blogger has joined Sherry and I here as a regular Marriage blogger and she brings with her expertise in marriage therapy as well as in her own unique perspective. So be sure to check out Elizabeth Kane’s blog as you review this week’s entries. Saturday, January 13 Marriage: Mountains and Molehills confronts an issue that while we’re all prone to exaggerating, … Continue reading →

Marriage Counseling-Part 4- What to Expect in the First Session

The first counseling session is often referred to as the intake session. An intake is essentially a way for the therapist to gather as much information about you, including family history, medical history etc. via their pre-printed intake form. If you are using insurance to pay for part of your session you will also be expected to provide your insurance information for billing purposes. Usually, the Therapist will have a receptionist or secretary who will hand you this form before your session. Give yourself enough time before your appointment to fill the form out in its entirety. Be punctual. Punctuality … Continue reading →

What Are the 7 Stages of Marriage?

According to the recently published book The 7 Stages of Marriage, there are seven stages present in every marriage. I’ve always believed that there is an evolution and a development that occurs in the marital union – just as there are ages and stages in life, so there are in a marriage. Written by Dr. Rita DeMaria and Sari Harrar, this book focuses on how to happy couples can move through these different stages in a marriage to maintain the happiness and healthiness of their loving relationship. How to Maintain The difference between the 7 Stages of Marriage and many … Continue reading →

Marriage Counseling-Part 3- How to Choose a Therapist or Psychologist

When searching for a good Marriage Therapist there are a few ways you can go about it. · Heath Insurance Check your provider list for a Therapist in your area who will take your insurance · Referral Ask around. Many family members or friends either have had a personal experience with a Therapist or know others that could help provide a recommendation. · Yellow Pages or Internet Search Many Therapists advertise their services locally and information is readily available for you. Fees Most Therapists will offer a sliding scale where fees are concerned. This means that they will ask you … Continue reading →

Marriage Counseling-Part 2- Why Couples Seek Counseling

Ask couples why they seek marriage counseling and you will get a plethora of answers. In fact, with one couple you may get two entirely different answers from each person as to what brings them to therapy. Statistically speaking, the number one issue that brings couples into therapy is communication problems. There is a reason that the book Men are From Mars Women are From Venus, by John Gray, was so popular. People can identify with the fact that men and women are different. We are especially different in our communication patterns. Therapists can help couples to identify their unique … Continue reading →