The Couple Rating Scale assesses eight common areas of couple interaction. These eight areas include 31 specific issues rated by each partner on both current level and desired level of functioning. Ratings are made for both the self and other in the couple dyad. Benefits of completing this assessment are (a) an increased personal responsibility for the problems and (b) a new awareness of issues that deserve attention.
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