{"product_id":"9780826125637","title":"Marriage at Midlife: Counseling Strategies and Analytical Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"[This book] provides a perceptive, research based, and pragmatic approach to working with couples seeking reconnection after years of childrearing....Marriage at Midlife should take center stage on every counselor's bookshelf.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKathleen M. Galvin,\u003c\/b\u003e PhD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor, Communication Studies, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorthwestern University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe middle period of married life-what the authors call the \"centerstage\"-is often the \"make or break\" point in a lifelong relationship. \u003ci\u003eMarriage at Midlife\u003c\/i\u003e provides counselors, mental health professionals, and marriage educators with the tools they need to assist couples who are experiencing the challenges of the post-childrearing years. The authors take a resilience-based approach to help couples preserve and improve long, satisfying relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is enriched with the authors' experience with couples who have been married between 20 and 50 years. Each chapter contains an opening narrative about a real-life couple, a section identifying sources of distress, a section outlining the analytical tools needed for each challenge, and questions and exercises for clients. Throughout the book are bulleted lists with quick advice for couples on a range of topics, such as suggested shared activities or tips for managing stress. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to help couples:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdir\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinvent and deepen their marriage through improved communication \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForgive past transgressions and choose new, meaningful, shared activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdapt to midlife challenges, such as job loss, relocation, and returning to school \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle the stress of illness and caregiving \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedefine relationships with \"boomerang kids,\" adult children, and grandchildren \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dir\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith this book, counselors will obtain both the skills and the insight needed to help couples reimagine their relationships at this pivotal stage in their lives. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070576017648,"sku":"9780826125637","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826125637_p0.jpg?v=1763755836","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826125637","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}