Easy Marriage Counseling - by Emelie A Blank (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Strengthen your marriage in just 20 minutes a week--self-guided counseling for couples

Relationships take work, but they're worth it. Easy Marriage Counseling is packed with 52 engaging activities for busy people who want to strengthen their partnerships. Whether you're going through a rough patch or simply want to strengthen your bond, there's a relationship-deepening exercise for everyone in this standout among marriage counseling books.

Discover case studies, research, and personal anecdotes that give you starting points for meaningful conversations, while time-bound questions and activities provide opportunities to learn more about yourself, your partner, and your marriage. From household tasks to emotional labor, parenting, and codependency, the topics in this book go beyond other marriage counseling books to cover a broad range of important discussions.

All marriage counseling books should include:

• All-inclusive approach--If you've been looking for marriage counseling books but don't know where to start, this one includes non-judgmental exercises that are relevant to all couples, whether you're straight or gay, monogamous or polyamorous, and with or without children.
• Quick counseling--Easily find the topic you'd like to discuss with chapters divided by specific themes, like Sexuality and Intimacy, Decision-Making, and many more.
• Secular guidance--Unlike other marriage counseling books, this one lets you explore readings based on clinical research intended for people of any belief or background.

This book is everything marriage counseling books should be, with dozens of shared exercises to help you reconnect with your partner and grow as a team.

Review Quotes

"Easy Marriage Counseling's focus on inclusivity and varying relationship arrangements makes this guide a must-read for absolutely anyone looking to increase their insights about themselves, their position in their relationships, and their partners. With a mix of practical application and education, these 52 exercises are flexible and accessible for those of us who can carve out a few minutes a week to devote to our relationships." --Shannon MacMinn, LMFT

"For anyone looking to deepen your love in a tangible way, this is the book for you. Emelie presents an easy how-to guide for approaching meaningful conversations with your partner(s). You'll cover many of the topics typically addressed in couples therapy and, from the comfort of your own home, you'll finish each chapter with more insight about your relationship and a stronger bond." --Ann Marie Smith, MA, LMFT, Level 3 Gottman Method couples therapist and owner of Awakened Heart PDX (www.awakenedheartpdx.com)

"Love is rarely enough for a relationship to thrive. Emelie accurately calls out just about every relationship difficulty you can think of. Her helpful activities will help couples understand the root of their problems and develop skills to just simply get along!" --Dr. Betsy Chung, PsyD (@lovealways.drbetsy), clinical psychologist and relationship specialist

About the Author

Emelie A. Blank, MA, LPC, is a therapist, supervisor candidate, speaker, podcaster, and writer. She works with individuals, families, and couples of all kinds through her group practice, Sprout Therapy PDX (sprouttherapypdx.com). Follow her on Instagram @sprouttherapypdx. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her three cats, two dogs, and one human partner