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Ramisch, Julie – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2012
Current research about families and couples who have children with autism is discussed using the Double ABCX model as a guide. A case study is presented along with recommendations for therapists who work with couples who have children with autism. Marriage and family therapists are encouraged to use the Double ABCX model as both an assessment tool…
Descriptors: Autism, Marriage Counseling, Children, Therapy
Gubits, Daniel; Lowenstein, Amy E.; Harris, Jorgen; Hsueh, JoAnn – Administration for Children & Families, 2014
The Supporting Healthy Marriage (SHM) evaluation was launched in 2003 to test the effectiveness of a skills-based relationship education program designed to help low-and modest-income married couples strengthen their relationships and to support more stable and more nurturing home environments and more positive outcomes for parents and their…
Descriptors: Marriage, Marital Satisfaction, Program Effectiveness, Marriage Counseling
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O'Farrell, Timothy J.; Fals-Stewart, William – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2003
We received 38 controlled studies of marital and family therapy (MFT) in alcoholism treatment. We conclude that, when the alcoholic is unwilling to seek help, MFT is effective in helping the family cope better and motivating alcoholics to enter treatment. Specifically, (a) Al-Anon facilitation and referral help family members cope better; (b)…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Family Violence, Alcoholism, Alcohol Abuse