The authors introduce a couple’s planned renegotiation matrix as an example of a relationship problem-solving activity. It is based on a planned renegotiation model originally proposed by Sherwood and Glidewell. The couple is then invited to complete their own matrices based on the model. Following a couple case study example, 15 additional relationship problem-solving activities conclude the article.
BauteP.EcksteinD. (l993). Rules for a structured separation. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2, 276.
2.
EcksteinD. (1999). Styles of conflict management. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 6, 239–242.
3.
EcksteinD. (l994). Force-field analysis as an aid in decision making for couples. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2, 371–372.
4.
EcksteinD.WelchD.GamberV. (2001). The process of early recollection reflection (PERR) for couples and families. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 9, 203–209.
5.
EcksteinD. (2002). Walls and windows: Closing and opening behaviors for couples and families. The Family Journal: Counseling and therapy for couples and families, 10, 343–344.
6.
EcksteinD.LeeC.LinY. (2008). The use of Ed DeBono’s ‘six-thinking hats' problem-solving technique with couples. The Family Journal: Counseling and therapy for couples and families, 16, 254–257.
7.
EcksteinD.SperberM.McRaeS. (2009). Forgiveness: Another relationshipz “F word”- A couple’s dialogue. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families. 17, 256–262.
8.
EcksteinD.JunkinsE.McBrienR. (2003). Ha, ha, ha: Improving couple and family Healthy Humor Quotient (HHQ). The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 11, 301–305.
9.
FestingerL. (1964). Conflict, Decision and Dissonance. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.
10.
GarrisonR.EcksteinD. (2009). Four couples' sleep satisfaction interviews: Recommendations for improving your nights together. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 17, 58–63.
11.
GinsburgP.EcksteinD. (2010). The staying together in needy times (STINT) couples questionnaire. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 18, 310–320.
12.
JonesJ.EcksteinD. (l999). Thirty-three suggestions for couple’s conflict resolution. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 6, 334–336.
13.
HarrisonR. (1976). Role negotiation: A tough minded approach to team development. LaJolla, CA: University Associates.
14.
HydockR.EcksteinD. (2006). Help me help you: The 4-factor goal support system. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 14, 113–118.
MillirenA.MillirenM.EcksteinD. (2007). “Combining socratic questions with the “ADAPT” problem-solving model: Implications for couple’s conflict resolution.”. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 15, 415–419.
17.
NelsonJ.LiC.EcksteinD.AneP.MullenerW. (2008). Antidotes for infidelity and prescriptions for long lasting relationships: Four couples' activities. The Family Journal: Counseling and therapy for couples and families, 16, 375–378.
SchererJohn, (1983). The Pinch Package for renewing relationships at home and at work. San Diego, University Associates
20.
SherwoodJ.GlidewellJ. (1973). Planned renegotiation: A norm-setting OD intervention. In JonesJ. E.PfeifferJ. W. (Eds.), The 1973 annual handbook for group facilitators (pp. 38–43). San Diego, CA: Pfeiffer.
21.
ThomsettM. (1990). Treasury of Business Quotations. New York, NY: Ballantine.
22.
WillhiteR.EcksteinD. (2003). The angry, the angrier, and the angriest relationships. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 11, 202–209.
