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Question: WRITE a comparative essay based on the content from the interviews associated with each couple. Address the following areas and support the responses with content from your interviews.
Compare and contrast the marriages by:
Identifying and discussing common themes from both interviews.
Identifying and discussing marriage similarities and differences between the couples.
It can be helpful to use a Venn Diagram when writing a compare/contrast essay.
Assess each marriage by addressing the following questions:
What would you say is the biggest challenge that each couple has faced or is facing?
How might these challenges reflect the stage of their marriage?
What are the strengths of each relationship?
What are the strengths of the individuals in each relationship?
Consider the challenges and strengths you just assessed. Write a specific hypothetical plan for each couple. Each plan should include:
Recommendations that you would hypothetically suggest for each couple in order to enhance their marriage.
A discussion of three specific tools/techniques that they can apply as needed. Use tools/techniques that are supported by research (i.e. tools/techniques from Gottman Institute, Smalley Institute, Chapman, etc.).
Include one tool/technique for each spouse relevant to their individual needs as a spouse.
Include one tool/technique that they can use as a couple.
Explain why you have chosen each tool. Include support from your interviews and associated research. Include appropriate citations.
Identification of a specific marriage conference, webinar, or seminar.
Identify an option that will be beneficial for both spouses.
Explain why you have chosen the identified marriage conference, webinar, or seminar. Include support from your interview and associated research.
Identification of at least 3 specific books or workbooks. Keep in mind that the books/workbooks need to be based on their marriage relationship. The sources can be specific to a topic (i.e anger, forgiveness, unfaithfulness, boundaries, sex, romance, etc.) and can be in various forms (devotional, workbook, self-help, etc.). The key is to identify a practical resource.
Identify a book or workbook for each spouse, relevant to their individual needs.
Include a book or workbook that the spouse can go through together.
Explain why you have chosen each resource for each spouse and the couple. Include support from your interviews and associated research.