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HSMF 603

Discussion Assignment Instructions

The student will complete 4 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 400 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module. The student must then post 2 replies of at least 200 words by 11:59 P.M. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 3 citations in APA (Current ed.) format with at least two coming from the required texts/manual. Each reply must incorporate at least 2 citations in APA (Current ed.) format, with at least one from the required texts/manual. Any sources other than the textbook cited must have been published with the last five years.

TEXTS or References

Deal, Ron L. Dating and the Single Parent. (2012). Bethany House Publishers. ISBN: 9780764206979.

Hawkins, Ronald E. Strengthening Marital Intimacy: Elements in the Process. (1991). Publisher. ISBN: 9780801043550.

American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. (Current ed.). Publisher.

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Discussion Question

Generally, premarital counseling resources encourage couples to begin talking about their expectations of each other in several general areas, some of which are listed below. These could be the cause of stress in marriages. Note the areas below and provide a detailed response as to what the top four issues should be addressed in the first few sessions of premarital counseling. Support your work with scholarly research and biblical application.

The 11 General Areas are:

· Overall satisfaction in the relationship

· Feeling heard (most people call this “communication”)

· Freedom to be authentic (ask for what I want)

· Ability to resolve conflict,

· Expectations regarding roles & chores

· Time together/apart

· Finances/Money

· Intimacy/Sex

· Perspectives on having/raising children 

· Current issues with In-Laws (Family of origin-FOO)

· Family History – how FOO handled conflict, communicated, responded to emotions, etc.