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Self report inventories are often overlooked as a means of assessment in counseling with couples. A rationale for using self report instruments in working with couples is provided. Case studies are given to illustrate how one such instrument, ENRICH, can be used in developing a treatment strategy, making decisions about referrals, checking treatment progress, and following up on newlyweds.
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Hawley, D.R. Couples in crisis: Using self report instruments in marriage counseling. Pastoral Psychol 43, 93–103 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02260012
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