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The Seven Methods of Encouragement for Couples

Daniel Eckstein

Phyliss Cooke

Capella University

In this article, the authors introduce seven specific methods of encouragement based on interviews of more than 1,000 people. Examples of the seven methods of encouragement are provided. Couples are invited to interview each other regarding who encouraged them and how they were encouraged using a suggested format developed by the coauthors along with John Jones. Some representative examples of interviews of the seven methods of encouragement are presented. Implications and applications for the couple conclude the article.

Key Words: couple’s communication • encouragement • improvement • relationship renewal • couple’s interviewing one another

The Family Journal, Vol. 13, No. 3, 342-350 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480705276384
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