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Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Milestone 1 Reducing the Impact of the Affair -- Milestone 2 Acknowledgment of the Pain the Affair Caused -- Milestone 3 Clarity -- Milestone 4 Choosing to Stay or Leave -- Milestone 5 Repairing Unresolved Issues in the Relationship -- Milestone 6 Rebuilding Trust -- Milestone 7 Redefining the Relationship -- Milestone 8 Reclaiming a Healthy Sex Life -- Milestone 9 Forgiveness -- References -- Index

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.