American Journal of Family Therapy‚ 36:300–311‚ 2008 Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group‚ LLC ISSN: 0192-6187 print / 1521-0383 online DOI: 10.1080/01926180701647512 Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness‚ but It Helps: Marital Satisfaction‚ Psychological Distress‚ and Demographic Differences Between Low- and Middle-Income Clinic Couples JOHN DAKIN and RICHARD WAMPLER Texas Tech University‚ Lubbock‚ Texas‚ USA The characteristics of 51 very low-income and 61 middle-income couples receiving services from
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benefits as a heterosexual married couple would. Gays believe it is a violation of their civil rights
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Abstract Family Therapy is very important in many families and homes for several reasons. Family therapy helps many families with communication issues and it helps to resolve major family conflicts. Family therapy also assists family members become able to relate to one another in a positive way. Family therapy also helps families going through traumatic events such deaths‚ divorces‚ and major illnesses. Family therapy can involve certain members of the family or the entire
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Gay marriage The controversy over gay marriage has become highly publicized. However‚ this issue is not a new debate. Society has voiced its opinions on the subject for many years. Everyone knows that people are able to choose‚ according to their body and instinct‚ their sexuality; most of the time‚ tabulated statistics state that in nine out of ten times option chosen is heterosexual. On the other hand‚ the other ten percent belongs to the homosexual population‚ which has been suffering all
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same-sex couples cannot be married or reap the benefits of said marriage. Marriage is basic to the recognition as equals in society and any status short of this becomes inferior‚ unjust and unconstitutional. Our nation cannot live up to its promise of equality and the fundamental rights to life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness‚ until the invidious discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is done away with. Equality under the law extends to all persons. Legalizing same-sex marriage‚ a recognition
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Gay Marriage Gay Marriage is the new “it” topic for all highly religious people to begin discussing as ultimately the “demise” of our nation. While many opposed feel it is against their religious beliefs others are simply not comfortable with the relationship. However‚ in an ever-changing world‚ it is something that while some may try and prevent it‚ is not going to disappear. Marriage by definition is “the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as
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Marriage and family therapist apply family systems theory‚ principles‚ and techniques to address and treat mental and emotional disorders. In doing so‚ they modify people’s perceptions prevent family and individual crises. Therapist may with individuals‚ families‚ couples‚ and groups. Marriage and family therapy differs from traditional techniques for the main reason it less emphasis is placed on an identified client or psychological conflicts. The main focus is on viewing and understanding their
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Rough Draft Essay For almost ninety years‚ marriage and family therapy continue to change in the United States. It is a thriving career with significant benefits. With all of the families and marriages broke apart over the years‚ having the ability to help would be so rewarding. The qualifications and training of the marriage and family field include and education. Certificate‚ degree‚ and much more. The knowledge of a marriage and family therapist are sometimes different depending on the state
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her position within the family. However‚ with the help of family counseling‚ she is learning ways to cope and deal with them head on. Cynthia is the mother of Maria‚ Rosa‚ and Isabella‚ the ex-wife of Jose and ex-daughter-in-law of Wanda. Cynthia was born and raised in the United States of America. She identifies as a single‚ head of the household‚ female. Her race is White‚ ethnicity is Italian and religion is Catholic. Cynthia and her daughters live in a predominantly White neighborhood‚ and
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Running Head: PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING Professional School Counseling in today’s Society Abstract The role of the school has changed tremendously from it early beginnings. Today school counselors are trained professional who should be equipped to meet the needs of our students. The school counselor is considered a partner with the school system. They are responsible for implementing programs that
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