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organisations
Couple Counselling Scotland
18 York Place
Edinburgh EH1 3EP
Tel: 0131 558 9669 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm)
Helpline: 01382 640 340 (Thurs 2-4pm)
E-mail: enquires@couplecounselling.org
Website: www.couplecounselling.org
Exists to promote, develop and co-ordinate a confidential counselling service for people in marriage and other intimate personal relationships. Phone or visit the website to find out about support in your area.
Marriage Care
1 Blythe Mews
Blythe Road
London W14 0NW
Tel: 020 7371 1341
Website: www.marriagecare.org.uk
A charity operating across England and Wales whose purpose is to help people prepare for, achieve and sustain successful marriages and to support them should their marriages break down.
Scottish Marriage Care
72 Waterloo Street
Glasgow G2 7DA
Tel: 0141 222 2166
E-mail: info@scottishmarriagecare.org
Website: www.scottishmarriagecare.org
Offers relationship counselling free to the whole community without judgement or discrimination on any grounds. SMC has 15 centres and/or counselling outlets throughout Scotland – visit the website to find your nearest centre. SMC promotes the philosophy that counselling works for couples of all ages and stages in their relationship.
Marriage Resource
24 West Street
Wimborne
Dorset BH21 1JS
Tel: 01202 849000
Website: www.marriageresource.org.uk
A national Christian charity which helps couples of any faith or none who are married or preparing for marriage. Offers guidance and support to help build stronger marriages. Marriage Resource has branches, advisors and affiliates all over the country.
National Family Mediation (NFM)
Alexander House
Telephone Avenue
Bristol BS1 4BS
Tel: 0117 904 2825
Website: www.nfm.u-net.com
A network of over 60 local not-for-profit Family Mediation Services in England and Wales offering help to couples, married or unmarried, who are in the process of separation and divorce. It is committed to providing mediation to everyone who needs it in all communities.
Relate
Herbert Gray College
Little Church Street
Rugby CV21 3AP
Relateline: 0845 130 4010 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm)
Relate Direct booking line: 0845 130 4016 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm)
E-mail: enquiries@relate.org.uk
Website: www.relate.org.uk
The largest relationship counselling organisation in the UK. Offers counselling, psychosexual therapy and other services to help those experiencing difficulties in any adult couple relationship. Some branches of Relate offer individual counselling to young people. Relateline is for couples experiencing emotional crisis who wish to talk things through with an experienced Relate counsellor. Relate Direct is a more in-depth telephone counselling service provided by appointment (see website for more details and costs).
websites
2-in-2-1
www.2-in-2-1.co.uk
Although aimed at couples preparing for the big day, this site provides details of numerous marriage preparation courses as well as support, guidance and counselling for couples.
The Court Service
www.courtservice.gov.uk
The Court Service offers guidance to families going through divorce, describes what to expect from the courts and how the Law affects children whose parents are divorcing. Scottish Law provides a similar service for divorcing couples in Scotland.
Divorce Magazine
www.divorcemag.com
US magazine that does exactly what it says on the tin. Although the US law is different, it's bursting with advice, related articles, online experts and suggested further reading.
FOCCUS
www.foccus.org.uk
FOCCUS stands for Facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding and Study. It is a diagnostic inventory designed for couples considering committing themselves to a long-term relationship, such as the responsibilities of children and marriage, and it is also applicable to couples within the first two years of such a relationship.
Net Doctor
www.netdoctor.co.uk
Online advice from experienced family doctors about a range of physical and mental health issues, including coping with stress, depression and talking to children about divorce. The site can also put you in touch with suitable counsellors.
On Divorce
www.ondivorce.co.uk
Brings together fellow divorcees for online support, advice and discussion as well as access to a free e-book, Divorce & Custody by Dr Reena Sommer.
Psychology Today
www.cms.psychologytoday.com
Online version of the US magazine Psychology Today, which includes numerous essays on relationships, sex, parenting and divorce and online advice from a counsellor.
reading
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Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love by Howard Markman et al (Jossey Bass Wiley, 2001) |
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We Love Each Other, But …: Simple Secrets to Strengthen Your Relationship and Make Love Last by Ellen Wachtel (Saint Martin's Press, 2000) |
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When Love Dies: How to Save a Hopeless Marriage by Judy Bodmer (W Publishing Group, 1999) |
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Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl – A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship by Sherry Argov (Adams Media Corporation, 2002) |
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Women Can't Hear What Men Don't Say by Warren Farrell (Jeremy P Tarcher, 2000) |
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