As well as providing important demographic and background information for a couple, 22 areas are assessed and individual and couple responses in these areas are summarised in reports that we receive as Facilitators to then cover in our face to face sessions.
The areas assessed are as follows:
A. Significant Issues for Couples:
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Partner Style & Habits
- Financial Management
- Leisure Activities
- Affection & Sexual Expectations
- Family and Friends
- Idealistic Distortion
- Relationship Roles
- Spiritual Beliefs
B. Relationship Dynamics:
- Assertiveness
- Self Confidence
- Avoidance
- Partner Dominance
C. Couple and Family Map:
- Closeness and Flexibility of Family-of-Origin
- Closeness and Flexibility of Couple Relationship/Marriage
D. Personality:
- Social
- Change
- Organised
- Pleasing
- Emotionally Steady
Couples also answer questions about STRESS and, depending on their circumstances answer questions about cultural/ethnic issues, interfaith/interchurch issues, parenting issues, cohabitation issues, forgiveness issues, commitment issues and issues arising from a previous marriage.
As well as providing important demographic and background information for a couple, 22 areas are assessed and individual and couple responses in these areas are summarised in reports that we receive as Facilitators to then cover in our face to face sessions. The areas assessed are as follows:
A. Significant Issues for Couples (10 scales):
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Partner Style & Habits
- Financial Management
- Leisure Activities
- Affection & Sexual Expectations
- Family and Friends
- Idealistic Distortion
- Relationship Roles
- Spiritual Beliefs
B. Relationship Dynamics
(4 scales):
- Assertiveness
- Self Confidence
- Avoidance
- Partner Dominance
C. Couple and Family Map
(4 scales):
- Closeness and Flexibility of Family-of-Origin
- Closeness and Flexibility of Couple Relationship/Marriage
D. Personality
(4 scales)
- Social
- Change
- Organised
- Pleasing
- Emotionally Steady
Couples also answer questions about STRESS and, depending on their circumstances answer questions about cultural/ethnic issues, interfaith/interchurch issues, parenting issues, cohabitation issues, forgiveness issues, commitment issues and issues arising from a previous marriage.