{"product_id":"why-marriage-counseling-fails-is-the-problem-the-marriage-or-the-counselor-9781641238489","title":"Why Marriage Counseling Fails: Is the Problem the Marriage--Or the Counselor?","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike life itself, marriage has moments of joy...and sorrow. As difficult as marriage can be, many who have said \"I do\" try to stick it out when problems arise because the alternative--being alone--is not very appealing. If the couple truly wants to save their marriage, they usually turn to counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, most marriage counseling ends with the couple dropping out and then, more often than not, ending their relationship. In some cases, the problem is not the couple but their choice of counselor. One who is poorly trained, disinterested, or obviously biased can destroy a marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Marriage Counseling Fails\u003c\/i\u003e explores different scenarios that cause problems for couples as well as the different types of counselors who can help or harm a marriage. Dr. David B. Hawkins has more than forty-five years of experience as a marriage counselor and has helped thousands of couples save their marriages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sadly, when it comes to reaching out for help for marriage counseling, few have a sense of trust and confidence in their counselor,\" he says. \"Stories abound about how they came out of a counseling session worse than when they went in.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Hawkins defines the \"five I's\" of a qualified marriage counselor as one who: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffers wise \u003ci\u003einstruction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakes an active \u003ci\u003einterest \u003c\/i\u003ein the couple\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffers \u003ci\u003einsight\u003c\/i\u003e into why problems recur\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs willing to work \u003ci\u003eintensively\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks\u003ci\u003e in-depth\u003c\/i\u003e to help the couple find long-term solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Marriage Counseling Fails\u003c\/i\u003e offers insights into marital issues, the brokenness of the counseling system, how to find good help, and how to insist upon effective help when turning to a counselor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Whitaker House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/24\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641238489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208","brand":"David Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41993227010229,"sku":"9781641238489","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e4c5209d-3a41-4a19-a369-fad14ac2646a.jpg?v=1648524809","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/why-marriage-counseling-fails-is-the-problem-the-marriage-or-the-counselor-9781641238489","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}