Explain the Similarities and Differences Between Premarital Counseling, Marriage Enrichment Couples Counseling, Divorce Counseling and Divorce Mediation. Provide an Example of Each Using Five Different Cases.
QUESTION
Explain the similarities and differences between premarital counseling, marriage enrichment couples counseling, divorce counseling and divorce mediation. Provide an example of each using five different cases.
Couples are dynamic and unique just as the individuals are. Challenges in couples’ relationships are also as prevalent as the happy times. This roller coaster of challenges and happy times may be difficult for the couple to manage alone and this is when assistance is either sought by the couple or offered by concerned parties. This has necessitated the emergence of specialized counseling practices in the form of premarital counseling, marriage enrichment, couples counseling, divorce counseling and divorce mediation.
Premarital counseling is the counseling offered to a couple before marriage in preparation for the union they are getting into. This kind of counseling is preventive. It assumes the role of preparing a good foundation where the whole structure of the couple’s marriage can stand without cracking. The role of the counselor is to facilitate an atmosphere where the couple can learn more about themselves and the other, i.e. their personality traits, worldviews, and visions for the future in relation with their intention to be together from then onwards. It also helps in providing insight into marital roles and responsibilities to the couple. Premarital counseling is normally done in sessions where either the couple comes alone or they will be a group of couples discussing in groups with a facilitator. This kind of counseling service is provided by trained counselors, religious leaders, or elders in a community. A case example: At Glad Tidings Church they have a policy that states that for you to married by the church’s marriage officer you will need to undergo premarital counseling with one of the recognized church elders. When Tadiwa proposed to Rudo and she said yes, they approached one of the church elders for
Explain the similarities and differences between premarital counseling, marriage enrichment couples counseling, divorce counseling and divorce mediation. Provide an example of each using five different cases.
Couples are dynamic and unique just as the individuals are. Challenges in couples’ relationships are also as prevalent as the happy times. This roller coaster of challenges and happy times may be difficult for the couple to manage alone and this is when assistance is either sought by the couple or offered by concerned parties. This has necessitated the emergence of specialized counseling practices in the form of premarital counseling, marriage enrichment, couples counseling, divorce counseling and divorce mediation.
Premarital counseling is the counseling offered to a couple before marriage in preparation for the union they are getting into. This kind of counseling is preventive. It assumes the role of preparing a good foundation where the whole structure of the couple’s marriage can stand without cracking. The role of the counselor is to facilitate an atmosphere where the couple can learn more about themselves and the other, i.e. their personality traits, worldviews, and visions for the future in relation with their intention to be together from then onwards. It also helps in providing insight into marital roles and responsibilities to the couple. Premarital counseling is normally done in sessions where either the couple comes alone or they will be a group of couples discussing in groups with a facilitator. This kind of counseling service is provided by trained counselors, religious leaders, or elders in a community. A case example: At Glad Tidings Church they have a policy that states that for you to married by the church’s marriage officer you will need to undergo premarital counseling with one of the recognized church elders. When Tadiwa proposed to Rudo and she said yes, they approached one of the church elders for
Bibliography: 1. Marriage guidance facilitative couples counseling only study guide for MGG201W. (Compiled by Mrs Ann Petty, University of South Afric , Pretoria.)