3-EN ( 英文 ), 0800-Interpersonal Relationship ( 人際關係 ), 0820-親子夫妻 

In any endeavor, dreams and goals not backed by concrete plans and preparations can result in failure. And marriage is no exception, claims H. Norman Wright. In fact, without solid planning and forethought by engaged couples, we will surely see a continuation of the startling divorce rate among Christians and non-Christians alike. On the other hand, thorough premarital counseling and prepartion can result in lifelong marriages that are fulfilling and God-honoring. That's where the church comes in. More and more churches are realizing that their responsibility lies not only in pronouncing men and women "husband and wife," but also in making sure the proper foundation is laid so that marriages have a better chance of standing strong under pressure. Since its introduction in 1977 as Premarital Counseling, this book has been used by literally thousands of churches throughout the country as both a guide and reference tool. Now Dr. Wright has added new material to cover some perplexing issues that have come into prominence only recently. Among those special concerns are: interracial marriages, second marriages, and marriages of persons from dysfunctional families. Writing for both pastors and other premarital counselors, H. Norman Wright sets you at ease about the counseling process, even if you've had only limited counseling experience. - Publisher. 

Marriage today -- A survey of premarital programs -- Helping to take the risk out of mate selection -- Dysfunctional family background and the engaged couple -- Goals of premarital preparation and enrichment -- Strategies for an extended counseling program -- Resources for premarital counseling -- Sessions one and two -- Sessions three and four: using the Taylor-Johnson temperament analysis -- Sessions three and four: roles and authority in marriage -- Sessions three and four: expectations and other issues -- Sessions five and six: using PREPARE -- Intercultural marriages -- Preparing couples for remarriage.