Is Your Marriage in Trouble? Therapy May Not Help
Tuesday April 19, 2005
Susan Gilbert, of the New York Times writes that marital therapy does not work as well as it should for many couples seeking help. Some key points in her article:
After 2 years, 25% of couples are worse off.
After 4 years, 38% of couples are divorced.
Couples in serious trouble often have difficulty finding a therapist with the skills to help them.
The average time a couple is unhappy before seeking therapy is six years.
More marriages could be saved if couples started therapy sooner when problems arise.
One experimental therapy that is having success is integrative behavioral couples therapy.
Some experts believe that couples are better off taking marriage education courses rather than seeking out couples therapy. Read More...
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