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| foccus test: Evidence-based Approaches to Relationship and Marriage Education James J. Ponzetti, Jr., 2015-07-16 This is the first book to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of evidence-based relationship and marriage education (RME) programs. Readers are introduced to the best practices for designing, implementing, and evaluating effective RME programs to better prepare them to teach clients how to have healthy intimate relationships. Noted contributors from various disciplines examine current programs and best practices, often by the original developers themselves. Readers learn to critically appraise approaches and design and implement effective, evidence-based programs in the future. Examples and discussion questions encourage readers to examine issues and apply what they have learned. The conceptual material in Parts I & II provides critical guidance for practitioners who wish to develop, implement, and evaluate RME programs in various settings. Chapters in Parts III & IV follow a consistent structure so readers can more easily compare programs-- program overview and history, theoretical foundations, needs assessment and target audience, program goals & objectives, curriculum issues, cultural Implications, evidence based research and evaluation, and additional resources. This book reflects what the editor has learned from teaching relationship development and family life education courses over the past decade and includes the key information that students need to become competent professionals. Highlights of the book’s coverage include: Comprehensive summary of effective evidence-based RME training programs in one volume. Prepares readers for professional practice as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) by highlighting the fundamentals of developing RME programs. Describes the challenges associated with RME program evaluation. The book opens with a historical overview of RME development. It is followed by 20 chapters divided in six parts. The initial four chapters focus on fundamentals of relationship and marriage education --program development, required training, delivery systems, and implementation. The three chapters in Part II consider important conceptual and theoretical frameworks used in RME. Part III considers best practices in inventory based programs while Part IV examines six skills-based programs. The chapters in Parts III and IV consider program overview and history, theoretical foundations, needs assessment and target audience, program goals and objectives, curriculum issues, cultural implications, evidence-based research & evaluation, and additional resources. This content covers four categories of effective programs -- design and content, relevance, delivery and implementation, and assessment and quality assurance. Part V presents evidence-based RME with diverse groups and Part VI reviews future directions. Intended for use in advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in relationship and marriage education, family life education, marriage and relationship counseling/therapy, intimate relationships, relationship development, or home/school/community services taught in human development and family studies, psychology, social work, sociology, religion, and more, this ground-breaking book also serves as a resource for practitioners, therapists, counselors, clergy members, and policy makers interested in evidence based RME programs and those seeking to become Certified Family Life Educators or preparing for a career in RME. |
| foccus test: Premarital Guidance Charles W. Taylor, 1999 Written by a new generation of recognized experts in pastoral care, these brief, foundational books offer practical advice to pastors on the most frequent dilemmas of pastoral care and counseling. |
| foccus test: Living Together Michael J. McManus, Mike McManus, Harriett McManus, Harriet McManus, 2008-03-04 The authors argue that the divorce rate is actually higher among couples who live together before marriage. They take a fundamental position that one can not practice permanence, and unless a marriage is established as permanent, a couple will not approach it the same way. The authors also suggest important principles that give couples the necessary tools for a successful marriage. |
| foccus test: 10 Great Dates Before You Say 'I Do' David and Claudia Arp, Curt Brown, Natelle Brown, 2009-08-19 10 Fun, Innovative Relationship-Building Dates for Seriously Dating and Engaged Couples! 10 Great Dates Before You Say I Do combines the best of marriage preparation research with a fun, easy-to-follow format. Couples will love growing together while going out together: Share your hopes and dreams Appreciate your differences Communicate and connect Develop spiritual intimacy Evaluate your relationship Celebrate romance And more! |
| foccus test: Assessment in Couple Therapy Lee Williams, 2021-12-27 This innovative text offers a simple but comprehensive framework for couple assessment that integrates research and information on couples from a wide range of models. Using the 7 Cs as a basis for guiding assessment, chapters move through key areas of couple functioning including communication, conflict resolution, culture, commitment, caring and sex, contract, and character. An additional chapter on children also offers insights into assessment of couples who parent. Offering a broad and accessible framework that can be applied to a variety of theoretical perspectives, the book highlights how the 7 Cs can be used to inform both assessment and treatment of couples. Numerous case examples are interwoven throughout the text to demonstrate how therapists may utilize this approach to work with a diverse client base. Written in an accessible style, Assessment in Couple Therapy is an essential tool for students of marriage and family therapy and beginning therapists, as well as seasoned mental health professionals working with couples in a range of settings. |
| foccus test: How to Avoid the Mommy Trap Julie Shields, 2003 The essential guide for mothers and potential mothers who want to share childrearing responsibilities with men. |
| foccus test: How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy Anne Milford, Jennifer Gauvain, 2010-05-04 Don’t walk down that aisle until you read this book! Whether you’re engaged, in a serious relationship, or looking for Mr. Right, How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy can help you decide to take the plunge or run in the opposite direction. Anne Milford canceled her wedding five months before the big day. It was a heart-wrenching decision, but one she has never regretted as she is now happily married with three children. On telling her story, she realized her qualms were remarkably common. That too many brides – she learned later from hundreds of interviews - were staying in mediocre or bad relationships for all the wrong reasons. Women who felt they’d already “put in too much time to quit now,” or that if they got married, “he’d change.” Co-author and social worker Jennifer Gauvain has counseled too many women to count who are in the same awful predicament. How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy will help readers listen to their guts, pay attention to those red flags, and get out before saying “I do,” when their heart is screaming “I don’t!” |
| foccus test: How to Have a Great Wedding David McCarthy, 2008-03 |
| foccus test: Growing Love in Christian Marriage Third Edition - Pastor's Manual Jane P. Ives, S. Clifton Ives, 2013-03-01 The Pastor's Manual is a marriage preparation and ministry resource for pastors and other church leaders for pre-marital counseling and for comprehensive marriage ministries including guidelines for training mentor couples, working with couples in groups, and relationship education for all ages. Includes everything you need to have a comprehensive marriage ministry: The Ministry of Marriage Preparation The Pastor's Role (expectations and perceptions; coaching and problem solving; experiences and attitudes) Theological Perspectives (personal responsibility and christian community; God's purposes for marriage; divorce and remarriage; marriage as vocation and covenant) Basic Goals for Marriage Preparation Ministries (religion, money, and sex; communication skills) Working with Couples First Session (wedding details, assessing the couple's preparation for marriage) Sessions with Individuals (premarital questionnaire responses, surfacing potential disagreements) Additional Sessions (finalizing wedding plans) Nurturing Marital Growth After the Wedding Mentor Couples (selecting and recruiting mentor couples; leadership team; training mentor couples) Marriage Preparation in Groups Comprehensive Marriage Ministries (relationship education for children, youth, and young adults; enrichment opportunities for married couples; support for couples in crisis) An extensive list of Additional Resources includes organizations and other marriage ministry programs that may be readily available and can be incorporated into local church and community ministries. Updates for theseAdditional Resources, a Directory of United Methodist Marriage Ministry leaders and consultants, a Training Model for use of GLCM, and other helps are available at www.marriagelovepower.net. |
| foccus test: An Introduction to Family Therapy Dallos Rudi Draper Rosalind, Rudi Dallos, 2010-05-01 Annotation The third edition ofAn Introduction to Family Therapyprovides an overview of the core concepts informing family therapy and systemic practice, covering the development of this innovative field from the 1950s to the present day. The book considers both British and International perspectives and includes the latest developments in current practice, regulation and innovation, looking at these developments within a wider political, cultural and geographical context. The third edition also contains:A new chapter on couple therapyA new chapter on practice development up to 2009Sections highlighting the importance of multi-disciplinary practice in health and welfareLists of key texts and diagrams, suggested reading organized by topic, and practical examples and exercises are also used in order to encourage the reader to explore and experiment with the ideas in their own practice. This book is key reading for students and practitioners of family therapy and systemic practice as well as those from the fields of counselling, psychology, social work and the helping professions who deal with family issues. |
| foccus test: Handbook of Clinical Issues in Couple Therapy Joseph L. Wetchler, 2011-03-01 Now updated in its second edition, Handbook of Clinical Issues in Couple Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of emerging issues that impact couple therapy. Unlike other guides that concentrate more on theoretical approaches, this invaluable resource contains the latest research and perspectives that every clinician needs when dealing with the challenging issues often found in practice. Carefully referenced, it explores a range of issues that include intimate partner violence, posttraumatic stress disorder and its effect on couple relationships, divorce therapy, remarriage and cohabitation issues, cultural issues, and couple therapist training. This insightful edited volume is suitable for a wide spectrum of readers, including couple and family therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, pastoral counselors, educators, and graduate students. |
| foccus test: Christian Counseling 3rd Edition Gary R. Collins, 1988-10-06 This proven guide in pastoral counseling has been extensively expanded and revised by the author to include recent developments and research, new resources, and attention to newly urgent needs such as AIDS, eating disorders, homosexuality, and violence. Written with clarity and sensitivity, this volume builds on biblical foundations and the best resources of professional psychology. It reflects the insights the author has gained from many years of Christian counseling. New Sections include: The Legal, Ethical and Moral Issues in Counseling The Multicultural, Multiracial Issues in Counseling Conflict and Relationships Dealing with Death and Grief Alcoholism and Other Substance Abuse Crises and Trauma Counseling and Terrorism |
| foccus test: Pope Francis on the Joy of Love Rausch, Thomas P., SJ, Dell'Oro, Roberto, 2018 A practical guide to understanding and implementing Amoris Laetitia. The pastoral implications of this document will be of interest to church professionals. |
| foccus test: Pre-Marital Counseling Angela Skurtu, 2016-03-02 A guide for therapists and counselors, Pre-Marital Counseling addresses the common problems couples face when starting or considering marriage. This step-by-step guide teaches specific intervention strategies for common pre-marital problems, such as financial stress, blending families, and mental health issues. It also teaches readers helpful skills such as developing empathy, learning to compromise, and communicating successfully, all within a potentially diverse client population. Skurtu further helps clinicians personalize their assessment and treatment plans for each couple so that they have realistic expectations. Written by a certified sex therapist, there is also a unique chapter on helpful sex education tips for maintaining desire in long-term relationships. |
| foccus test: 101 Questions and Answers on Catholic Marriage Preparation Rebecca Nappi, Daniel Kendall, 2005 Written by a Catholic laywoman and a Catholic priest, this book looks at both the underlying theology and practical approaches to the Catholic wedding. |
| foccus test: Premarital Prediction of Marital Quality or Breakup Thomas B. Holman, 2005-12-16 This book should be of interest to scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners alike. Scholars, researchers, and students of personal relationship development will recognize in this book the first serious attempt in over 40 years to do a large-scale, longitudinal study of premarital factors that predict premarital breakup and marital quality; they should also appreciate our attempt to develop a theoretical rationale for predicted paths and to test those paths with the best available statistical tools. Practitioners-while generally not as interested in the intricacies of the statistical results-will find much that is useful to them as they help individuals and couples make decisions about their intimate relationships, their readiness for marriage, and how to increase the probability for marital success. Teachers, family life educators, premarital counselors, and clergy will find helpful our “principles for practice,” particularly as described in Chapter 9, as they teach and counsel couples in any premarital situation. My interest in the development of relationships from premarital to marital probably began when I got married in 1972 and started to notice all of the characteristics my wife and I brought from our respective families and how our “new beginning” as a married couple was in many ways the continuation of our premarital relationship, only more refined and more intense. My professional interest began when I did my doctoral dissertation in 198 1 on premarital predictors of early marital satisfaction (the results of that study are reported in Chapter 8). |
| foccus test: Should We Marry? Joseph M. Champlin, 2001 For those anticipating marriage, this book challenges couples to deal with the question, Should we marry?, from a nonromantic perspective. Father Champlin deals compassionately, yet directly, with the question of cohabitation, and clearly states and clarifies the church's teaching on this practice, and raises awareness of the ultimate negative impact of cohabitation on the sustainability of marriage. |
| foccus test: The Catholicism Answer Book Kenneth Brighenti, John Trigilio, Jr., 2007-01-01 Discover the profound wisdom and timeless teachings of Catholicism with The Catholicism Answer Book This authoritative and accessible guide presents the answers to the 300 most commonly asked questions about the Catholic faith, making it the ultimate resource for both believers and seekers. Readers will discover: 300 Thoughtfully Selected Questions: Delve into the heart of Catholicism as this book addresses a wide array of questions that encompass theology, history, traditions, practices, and more. Expertly Crafted Answers: Written by seasoned scholars and theologians, the responses provide accurate, reliable, and well-researched information. Easy-to-Navigate Format: Organized in a user-friendly Q&A format, locating answers to specific inquiries has never been easier. Inclusivity and Relevance: The book caters to both long-standing believers seeking to deepen their understanding and newcomers in search of a clear introduction to Catholicism. Rich Historical Insights: Explore the fascinating history and development of the Catholic Church, from its early roots to its modern-day significance. Contemporary Application: Learn how Catholic teachings remain relevant in today's world, addressing current moral, ethical, and spiritual challenges. Why Choose The Catholicism Answer Book? Comprehensive and Trustworthy: Unravel the complexities of Catholicism with confidence, knowing you have accurate information at your fingertips. Accessible to All: Whether you are a devout Catholic or someone curious about the faith, this book welcomes everyone on their spiritual quest. Perfect Gift: An ideal present for family, friends, or colleagues exploring their faith or seeking to gain a deeper understanding of Catholic beliefs. Ideal for Study and Discussion: Enhance group discussions, Bible studies, and catechism classes with this invaluable resource. Unlock the depths of Catholicism and immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom, traditions, and teachings that have guided countless believers for centuries. |
| foccus test: There Goes the Bride Rachel Safier, Wendy Roberts, LCSW, 2003-11-10 There Goes the Bride is your personal guide to calling off a wedding— maybe your own! It walks the reader through the reasons, logistics, and emotions associated with breaking an engagement and provides down-to-earth advice, support, and encouragement from women who have been there. Rachel Safier— the widely recognized expert on the topics of cold feet and broken engagements— addresses all your concerns, including figuring out if it's more than just cold feet, dealing with friends and family who don't understand, giving back the ring, and more. Filled with stories from sixty-two 'almost brides' from twenty-five. states and four countries who've been through this difficult process themselves, There Goes the Bride offers comfort, inspiration, practical advice, some tears, and quite a few laughs. |
| foccus test: Young Adult American Catholics Maureen K. Day, 2018 A complete picture of vocation among young Catholic adults today using up-to-date sociological research with contributions from a broad perspective of young American Catholics. |
| foccus test: Stepfamily Courtship Peter K. Gerlach, MSW, 2003-03-25 What ́s Different about This Book? This modular reference book and series for co-parents and human-service professionals is unique in the genre of stepfamily media for seven reasons. It is the only current resource that... Is based on (a) 30 years ́ clinical research, including over 17,000 hours ́ consultation with over 1,000 typical divorced and stepfamily adults and some of their kids; (b) five widespread re/marital hazards, and (c) 12 Projects to neutralize the hazards. This volume... Integrates six core concepts: # proven family-systems principles; and... # an inner-family concept of human personalities, linked to... # a definition of high-nurturance families; # a framework of seven effective-thinking and communication skills, # healthy three-level grieving and healing blocked grief; and... # a framework of stepfamily realities, meanings, and merger-adjustment tasks. A fifth uniqueness is that the book... Provides Internet addresses to over 150 experience-based stepfamily articles, worksheets, and other resources to augment its contents. This is one of several guidebooks for a free, 8-module self-study course for people interested in healing and self-growth. Lesson 7 focuses on evolving high-nurturance stepfamilies. And this book is different because of... My personality, writing style, training (BSME and MSW), and 72 years ́ life experience (engineering, business, teaching, and 30 years ́ practice of psychotherapy with hundreds of stepfamily clients). My learnings from personal ACoA recovery (from a low-nurturance childhood) since 1986 greatly influence this site and series of stress-prevention guidebooks. And... I have many years of personal experience as a stepgrandson, adult stepson, stepfather of two girls, and stepbrother of four - and an admirer of two haughty stepcats. |
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| foccus test: Marriage Preparation Course Leader's Guide Nicky Lee, Sila Lee, 2018-08-21 Marriage Preparation Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a five-session study that helps couples obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. This Leader's Guide offers a concise yet thorough overview of Marriage Preparation Course. It includes timetables for each evening, suggested reading, details on how to set up and run the course, and practical tips for making your Marriage Preparation Course successful. The course covers: Expressing feelings and learning to listen The importance of commitment Resolving conflict Keeping love alive and developing a fulfilling sexual relationship Talking about goals and values While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background. |
| foccus test: Objective Chemistry Vol 2 For Engineering Entrances 2022 , 1. Complete Study Pack for Engineering Entrances series provides Objective Study Guides 2. Objective Chemistry Volume -2 is prepared in accordance with NCERT Class 11th syllabus 3. Guide is divided into 25 chapter 4. complete text materials, Practice Exercises and workbook exercises with each theory 5. Includes more than 5000 MCQs, collection of Previous Years’ Solved Papers of JEE Main and Advanced, BITSAT, Kerala CEE, KCET, AP & TS EAMCET, VIT, and MHT CET. Our Objective series for Engineering Entrances has been designed in accordance with the latest 2021-2022 NCERT syllabus; Objective Chemistry Volume –2 is divided into 25 chapters giving Complete Text Material along with Practice Exercises and Workbook exercises. Chapter Theories are coupled with well illustrated examples helping students to learn the basics of Chemistry. Housed with more than 5000 MCQs and brilliant collection of Previous Years’ Solved Papers of JEE Main and Advanced BITSAT, Kerala CEE, KCET, AP & TS EAMCET, VIT, and MHT CET, which is the most defining part of this book. Delivering the invaluable pool of study resources for different engineering exams at one place, this is no doubt, an excellent book to maximize your chances to get qualified at engineering entrances. TOC Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principle and Processes of Isolation of Elements, p-Block Elements – I (Group 15), p-Block Elements – II (Group 16), p-Block Elements – III (Group 17), p-Block Elements – IV (Group 18), d and f-block Elements, Coordinate Compounds, Haloalkanes, Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols, Ether, Aldehyes and Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Diazonium Salts, Cyanides, and Isocyanides, Bimolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Principles Related to Practical Chemistry, JEE Advanced Solved Paper 2015, JEE Main & Advanced Solved Papers 2016, JEE Main & Advanced/BITSAT/Kerala CEE/ KCET/AP & TS EAMCET/VIT/MHT CET Solved Papers 2017, JEE Main & Advanced/BITSAT/Kerala CEE/ KCET/AP & TS EAMCET/VIT/MHT CET Solved Papers 2018, JEE Main & Advanced/BITSAT/Kerala CEE/ KCET/AP & TS EAMCET/VIT/MHT CET Solved Papers 2019-20. |
| foccus test: Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists Lee Williams, Todd M. Edwards, JoEllen Patterson, Larry Chamow, 2011-07-19 Showing how to weave assessment into all phases of therapy, this indispensable text and practitioner guide is reader friendly, straightforward, and practical. Specific strategies are provided for evaluating a wide range of clinical issues and concerns with adults, children and adolescents, families, and couples. The authors demonstrate ways to use interviewing and other techniques to understand both individual and relationship functioning, develop sound treatment plans, and monitor progress. Handy mnemonics help beginning family therapists remember what to include in assessments, and numerous case examples illustrate what the assessment principles look like in action with diverse clients. See also the authors' Essential Skills in Family Therapy, Third Edition: From the First Interview to Termination, which addresses all aspects of real-world clinical practice, and Clinician's Guide to Research Methods in Family Therapy. |
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| foccus test: More Than a Great Wedding Daryl Smith, 2009-09-16 No one leaves the wedding chapel anticipating the divorce court. Somehow it just happens. This book is about creating faith communities as hot houses where healthy marriages naturally grow in the rich soil of thriving relationships. Editable resources available via email. |
| foccus test: It’s Not the Same Without You Mitch Finley, 2014-01-01 In a heartfelt invitation to lapsed or estranged Catholics, Mitch Finley takes a realistic look at the reasons people feel alienated, and proposes ways to overcome the anger, bitterness, and resentment so that they may return. Sixty million people in the United States claim a Catholic identity. The next largest group--approximately nine million--is made up of people who are fallen away Catholics. Mitch Finley addresses this audience, as well as parents struggling with the almost inevitable teenage rebellion against religion. Finley examines a wide variety of reasons Catholics choose to leave the Church, treating each one in a fair-minded way. He recounts dozens of true stories about people who left and returned, a few about those who have yet to return, and candidly acknowledges that many--perhaps most--active Catholics experience periods of estrangement. Asking forgiveness on behalf of the Church for the ways lapsed Catholics may have been hurt by the institution or its official representatives, he also reminds readers that forgiveness needs to go both ways. Encouraging Catholics to begin a new relationship with their religion, Finley suggests ways to become part of a parish once more. He also discusses the Church's obligations to those who have left, highlighting successful outreach programs. In guiding readers along the path from alienation to reconciliation, Finley shows that there are good reasons for coming home again, |
| foccus test: Essential Skills in Family Therapy, Third Edition JoEllen Patterson, Lee Williams, Todd M. Edwards, Larry Chamow, Claudia Grauf-Grounds, 2018-01-25 This book focuses on students, a pragmatic approach to treatment, regard for multidisciplinary perspectives, and respect for the influence of families on clients. Chapter 1 identifies concerns that new therapists frequently have, such as building confidence in their clinical work. Chapters 2-6 follow the usual time sequence of therapy--from initial contact with clients, to comprehensive assessment, to treatment planning and intervention. Chapters 7-10 deal with specific clinical situations based on presenting problems and the nature of client families. We examine major issues and approaches for working with children and adolescents, older adults, couples, and families that are struggling with serious mental illness. Chapter 11 highlights some common obstacles all therapists encounter, and provides concrete ideas on how to get unstuck when treatment is not progressing. Chapter 12 focuses on an often overlooked part of therapy--termination. In Chapter 13, we conclude the book by looking at emerging issues within family therapy-- |
| foccus test: Critical Care Medicine Joseph E. Parrillo, MD, FCCM, R. Phillip Dellinger, MD, MS, 2013-12-05 Take the best possible care of adult critical care patients with Critical Care Medicine: Principles of Diagnosis and Management in the Adult! Editors Dr. Joseph Parrillo and Dr. Phillip Dellinger, two of the most respected names in critical care medicine, combine their extensive knowledge with that of hundreds of top authorities in the field to bring you expert, state-of-the-art answers to any clinical question you may face in the intensive care unit. Offer your adult critical care patients the most effective care with practical, evidence-based guidance from many of the most trusted experts in critical care medicine. Learn from the best ICU specialists worldwide with contributions from an increased number of international authorities. Effectively manage common complications in the ICU with updated coverage of severe sepsis, septic shock, surgical infections, neurogenic and anaphylactic shock, severe heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Access the complete contents online at Expert Consult, along with an image bank and instructional videos! |
| foccus test: Accounting Information Systems Australasian Edition Marshall Romney, Paul Steinbart, Joseph Mula, Ray McNamara, Trevor Tonkin, 2012-10-24 At last – the Australasian edition of Romney and Steinbart’s respected AIS text! Accounting Information Systems first Australasian edition offers the most up-to-date, comprehensive and student-friendly coverage of Accounting Information Systems in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Accounting Information Systems has been extensively revised and updated to incorporate local laws, standards and business practices. The text has a new and flexible structure developed especially for Australasian AIS courses, while also retaining the features that make the US edition easy to use. nt concepts such as systems cycles, controls, auditing, fraud and cybercrime, ethics and the REA data model are brought to life by a wide variety of Australasian case studies and examples. With a learning and teaching resource package second to none, this is the perfect resource for one-semester undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting Information Systems. |
| foccus test: Essential Skills in Family Therapy JoEllen Patterson, Lee Williams, Todd M. Edwards, Larry Chamow, Claudia Grauf-Grounds, 2018-01-11 Many students and beginning clinicians have relied on this engaging, authoritative text--now revised and expanded--to hit the ground running in real-world clinical practice. Focusing on what works, the authors show how to flexibly draw on multiple theories and techniques to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative treatment plans, and intervene effectively for frequently encountered clinical concerns. Mental health skills needed by all therapists are interwoven with state-of-the-art family therapy knowledge. Illustrated with instructive case examples and vignettes, the book helps the reader navigate typical dilemmas and troubleshoot when treatment gets “stuck.” New to This Edition *Discussions of addictive behaviors (pornography, gambling, video games, social media); children's brain development; premarital counseling; divorce therapy; preventing premature terminations; and uses of technology in clinical practice. *Chapter on working with older adults and their caregivers. *Revised throughout with current research and evidence-based practice recommendations. *Extensively rewritten chapter on treatment planning. *Chapter-opening vignettes, plus new and revised case examples throughout. *New assessment resources, including an Appendix on screening instruments. See also the authors' Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists, which shows how to weave assessment into all phases of therapy, and Clinician's Guide to Research Methods in Family Therapy. |
| foccus test: Oxford Handbook of Personality Assessment James N. Butcher, 2009-07-14 Oxford Handbooks offer authoritative and up-to-date reviews of original research in a particular subject area. Specially commissioned chapters from leading figures in the discipline give critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates, as well as a foundation for future research. Oxford Handbooks provide scholars and graduate students with compelling new perspectives upon a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. As one of psychology's oldest fields, personality assessment is one of the most extensively studied subsets of contemporary psychology. The Oxford Handbook of Personality Assessment synthesizes new and existing literature with clinical practice to provide a comprehensive volume on contemporary personality assessment, including its historical developments, underlying methods, applications, contemporary issues, and assessment techniques. This handbook, part of the Oxford Library of Psychology, addresses both the historical roots of personality assessment and the evolution of its contemporary methodological tenets, thus providing a foundation for the handbook's other innovative focus: the application of personality assessment in clinical, personnel, and forensic assessments. With a wealth of respected international contributors and unequalled breadth of content, the Oxford Handbook of Personality Assessment offers an authoritative and field-encompassing resource for researchers and clinicians from across the medical health and psychology disciplines (i.e., clinical psychology, psychiatry, and social work) and would be an ideal text for any graduate course on the topic of personality assessment. |
| foccus test: Handbook of Family Development and Intervention William C. Nichols, 2000-02-25 Like all complex living systems, a family, during its life course, proceeds through predictable stages of development. Yet every family is different, its uniqueness defined and continually redefined by an open-ended array of structural, biological, and sociocultural variables. And, as with all living things, a family's continued well-being depends upon its ability to adapt to changes arising from both within the family system and without. First postulated in the 1940s, these basic ideas constitute the conceptual core of modern family development theory. From them has blossomed an impressive body of knowledge about family health and illness, without which much of the progress occurring in family therapy over the past half-century would not have been possible. This book does much to promote continued progress in the practical application of family development theory by affording family therapists an unparalleled opportunity to acquaint themselves with the most important trends in family development theory to emerge over the past decade. In it you will find contributions from leading theorists, researchers, and clinicians, arranged so as to provide a systematic treatment of the latest thinking on family development seen from both the systemic viewpoint and that of individual members of the system. Comprehensive in scope, this book explores the patterns, processes, and dynamics inherent in traditional families, as well as in important structural variants such as single-parent and gay and lesbian families and families with special needs and problems, including divorce, physical abuse, and disabilities. Since progress in the social sciences is as much about formulating viable new ways of seeing as it is about determining quantifiable facts, the editors offer equal time to an array of influential and sometimes radically conflicting schools of thought, including sociobiology, social psychology, constructionism, multiculturalism, postmodernism, and feminism. Mainstream family therapists will find much in this handbook that they will consider controversial. In some cases readers may even be outraged by the views expressed. Yet, thanks to the high caliber of scholarship, intellect, and professionalism evidenced throughout, none of the ideas advanced in Handbook of Family Development and Intervention can be easily dismissed, and all have something of value to offer the thoughtful, dedicated family therapist. Handbook of Family Development and Intervention is a valuable professional resource for all couples and family therapists. It is also must reading for graduate students in family psychology, family therapy, social work, and counseling. In this magnificent volume, the editors make a major contribution that integrates individual and family development concepts and therapeutic applications by bringing together scholarly yet fresh contributions. The inclusion of various family forms and of families with special needs makes this volume especially relevant to the treatment of contemporary families as we enter the new millennium. This superb Handbook should be mandatory reading and an excellent reference for teachers, researchers, and therapists at all levels of development. —Celia J. Falicov, PhD President, 1999 2001 American Family Therapy Academy |
| foccus test: Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches Florence W. Kaslow, Terence Patterson, 2004-01-30 Now available in paperback. The Cognitive/Behavioral/Functional model is a landmark that combines established and cutting-edge authors and issues, as well as integrating material for both novice and experienced theorists, researchers, and practitioners. In this volume, international authors, many of whom are pioneers in their approach, illustrate issues clearly and apply them to diverse populations. Chapters in supervision and ethical issues provide unique and valuable perspectives. |
| foccus test: Catholicism Today Matthew F. Kohmescher, 1999 Easy-to-read basic introduction to Catholic teaching on theological and social matters of general concern. For classroom and individual use. Includes bibliography and discussion questions. |
| foccus test: Family Life Education Lane H. Powell, Dawn Cassidy, 2006-08-15 Contemporary family life educators must operate in a wide range of settings and with increasingly varied populations and families. In the second edition of their successful Family Life Education, Powell and Cassidy expertly expose readers to the diverse landscape of the field while laying a comprehensive, practical foundation for future family life educators. The authors, both CFLE-certified, consider the Certified Family Life Educator certification requirements of the National Council on Family Relations throughout the text. Their broad overview of the field features a blend of theory and practice, with full chapters on sexuality education, marriage education, and parent educationareas that have received evaluation and certification attention. A new chapter on global trends builds awareness and appreciation of diversity through interactive classroom exercises. Each chapter in the book concludes with discussion questions, research problems, independent-study activities, and case-study suggestions, all designed to challenge readers to think for themselves. |
| foccus test: Magnetoencephalography,An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America Roland Lee, Mingxiong Huang, 2020-06-21 This issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America focuses on Magnetoencephalography (MEG), and is edited by Drs. Roland Lee and Mingxiong Huang. Articles will include: MEG signal processing, forward modeling, MEG inverse source imaging, and Coherence analysis; Magnetoencephalography for pre-surgical functional mapping; Magnetoencephalography for mild TBI and PTSD; Magnetoencephalography for autism; Magnetoencephalography for schizophrenia; Magnetoencephalography for Alzheimer's disease; Pediatric Magnetoencephalography; The MEG Measurement Techniques; MEG and Language/Linguistics; MEG for Epilepsy; Integration of MEG results into the patient workup – Merging multiple modalities; and more! |
| foccus test: A Clinician's Guide to Maintaining and Enhancing Close Relationships John H. Harvey, Amy Wenzel, 2001-11-01 In the past 10 years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of theoretical and empirical investigations into the maintenance and enhancement of close, romantic relationships. This literature targets the everyday behaviors, expressions of love, and cognitive styles that characterize such relationships. Chapters provide a sampling of the expanse of topics in the domain of how clinical scholars and practitioners address the timely topic of maintaining and enhancing close romantic relationships, including marriage. A distinguished group of scholars and therapists discuss specific problems, such as alcoholism and therapeutic interventions, such as insight therapy. Topics include maintenance issues relevant to: depression, anxiety disorders, the role of children in affecting close relationships, how premarital therapy may serve as an antidote to early relationship problems, forgiveness, remarriage issues, and peer marriage. This volume is intended for practitioners in the field of close romantic relationships, such as marriage, family and relationship therapists, and clinicians. |
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To get a sense of the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory, view the 10 sample questions below taken randomly from the 151 basic and 33 optional items in the inventory.
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A detailed FOCCUS© Facilitator Manual provides Facilitators with supplemental questions that help elicit optimal, positive couple discussion. Facilitator training prepares facilitators and …
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This article discusses the FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study) inventory that is widely used as a first step in Catholic marriage preparation.
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As a key step in their marriage preparation, The FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory is a 156-item questionnaire used by engaged couples with a trained FOCCUS Facilitator.
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FOCCUS is an internationally used inventory for couples preparing for marriage. It is not a test, but is rather a tool to help couples learn more about themselves and the manner in which they …
FOCCUS | Pre-Marriage Inventory
How The FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory Works: A 5 Step Process Worth Taking! ... Couples meet with a FOCCUS Facilitator, who then distributes the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory …
FOCCUS | Pre-Marriage Inventory Sample Questions
To get a sense of the FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory, view the 10 sample questions below taken randomly from the 151 basic and 33 optional items in the inventory.
FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries
“The intentional conversations between persons that FOCCUS fosters begins to reveal to engaged and married couples the truth that love cannot be turned in on itself. Instead, they …
Best catholic foccus test questions - The Narratologist
In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of Catholic Foccus test questions to assist couples in their preparation for marriage. The Foccus Test covers various areas, including …
FOCCUS - Diocese of St. Augustine
FOCCUS is a self-diagnostic instrument designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. It is not a test nor meant as a predictor of success or failure in …
Microsoft Word - FoccusFaq.doc
A detailed FOCCUS© Facilitator Manual provides Facilitators with supplemental questions that help elicit optimal, positive couple discussion. Facilitator training prepares facilitators and …
Premarital Inventories - For Your Marriage
FOCCUS Premarital inventory that covers major areas engaged couples should discuss. Offers research and training that Facilitate Open, Caring Communication, Understanding, and Study. …
Catholic Wedding Help: Preparing for a lifelong marriage
This article discusses the FOCCUS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study) inventory that is widely used as a first step in Catholic marriage preparation.
Foccus – St Anthony Maronite Church
As a key step in their marriage preparation, The FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory is a 156-item questionnaire used by engaged couples with a trained FOCCUS Facilitator.
FOCCUS - Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee
FOCCUS is an internationally used inventory for couples preparing for marriage. It is not a test, but is rather a tool to help couples learn more about themselves and the manner in which they …
