"Premarital counseling is associated with higher levels of marital satisfaction, lower levels of destructive conflicts and higher levels of commitment to spouses," says a study recently published in the Journal of Family Psychology.
Marriage
A lasting marriage results from a couples ability to resolve the conflicts that are inevitable in any relationship. We grow in our relationships by reconciling our differences.
Families
All families possess the resources and the potential for resilience... the ability to withstand and bounce back from a crisis or adversity.
Children/Adolescents
This is a time for psychological and social growth, when social adjustment and maturation are added to physical changes. This can lead to a "turbulent teen." Common adolescent concerns:
conflicts with parents
conflicts with siblings
concerns about peer relationships
concerns about school (grades, sports, peer pressures)
concerns about physical appearance
concerns with personal identity
hormonal imbalances
…the greatest source of both satisfaction and dissatisfaction in living is closely tied to the quality of our relationships.