References For Discernment Counseling

Books

Hawkins, A.J., Harris, S. M., & Fackrell, T.A., (2022). Should I try to work it out? A guidebook for individuals and couples at the crossroads of divorce; Second Edition. Family Matters Press.

Doherty, W. J., & Harris, S. M. (2017). Helping couples on the brink of divorce: Discernment counseling for troubled relationships. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Journal Articles

Bell, N. K., Harris, S. M., Guyette, E., Allen, S. M., & Roberts, K. M. (2022). Considering the Roles of Children and Finances in the Divorce Decision-Making Process. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage.

Harris, S. M., Fenske, S. R., Baer, S., Dick, M., Katovich, J., Osterbauer, M., Allen, S., & Roberts, K. (2022) The Impact of Identity on Divorce Decision-Making:  A Grounded Theory Study.  Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 63, 464-481, DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2022.2144094

Allen, S., Hawkins, A.J., Harris, S. M., Roberts, K. R., Hubbard, A., & Doman, M. (2021). Day to-day changes and longer-term adjustments to divorce ideation: Marital commitment uncertainty processes over time. Family Relations. DOI: 10.1111/fare.12599

Galovan, A. M., Hawkins, A. J., Harris, S. M., & Simpson, D. (2021). What are They Doing? A National Survey of Relationship-Repair Behavior of Those Thinking About Divorce. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.

Emerson, A. J., Harris, S. M., & Ahmed, F. (2021). The Impact of Discernment Counseling on Individuals Who Decide to Divorce: Experiences of Post-Divorce Communication and Coparenting. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.

Crabtree, S. A., & Harris, S. M., (2020). The Lived Experience of Ambiguous Marital Separation: A Phenomenological Study. The Journal of Martial and Family Therapy 46, 385-398.

Bell, N. K., Harris, S. M., Crabtree, S. A., Allen, S. A., & Roberts, K. M. (2018).  Divorce Decision-Making and the Divine.  Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 59, p. 37-50  DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2017.1375330

Crabtree, S., Harris, S. M., Bell, N. K., Allen, S., & Roberts, K. M. (2018). The roles of love and happiness in divorce decision making. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, online.

Harris, S. M., Crabtree, S. A., Bell, N. K., Allen, S. M., & Roberts, K. M. (2017). Seeking Clarity and Confidence in the Divorce Decision Making Process. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 58, 83-95. DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2016.1268015

Hawkins, A. J., Galovan, A. M., Harris, S. M., Allen, S. E., Allen, S. M., Roberts, K. M., & Schramm, D. G., (2017). What Are They Thinking? A National-Sample Study of Stability and Change in Divorce Ideation. Family Process, 56, 852-868.

Doherty, W. J., Harris, S. M., & Wilde, J. L. (2016). Discernment counseling for “mixed-agenda” couples. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.

Doherty, W. J., Harris, S. M., & Didericksen, K. W. (2016). A typology of attitudes toward proceeding with divorce among parents in the divorce process. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 56, 1–11.

Doherty, W. J. (2015). Reflections on the divorce revolution: Assessing our impact. Psychotherapy Networker, 39 (July/August), 19-25, 42-44.

Kanewischer, E. J. W, & Harris, S. M. (2015).  Deciding Not to Un-do the “I Do.” Therapy Experiences of Women Who Consider Divorce but Decide to Remain Married. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41(3), 367-380 DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12064

Wilde, J.L., & Doherty, W.J. (2013). Outcomes of an intensive couple relationship education program with fragile families. Family Process, 52, 455-464.

Hawkins, A. J., Willoughby, B. J., & Doherty, W. J. (2012). Reasons for divorce and openness to marital reconciliation. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 53, 453–463.

Doherty, W. J. (2013). When Therapy is Going Nowhere. Psychotherapy Networker  May/June, pp. 25-30, 62.

Doherty, W. J., Willoughby, B. J., & Peterson, B. (2011). Interest in reconciliation among divorcing parents. Family Court Review, 49, 313-321.

Doherty, W. J., Willoughby, B. J., & Peterson, B. (2011). Marital Reconsideration Interest of Divorcing Parents: Research and Implications for Practice. Family Law Forum, 19, 48-52.

Blog Posts (Institute for Family Studies)

Harris, S. M. (2017).  How Identity Shapes Divorce Decisions.  Institute for Family Studies.  Retrieved from:  https://ifstudies.org/blog/how-identity-shapes-divorce-decisions

Harris, S. M. (2017).  How Faith Influences Divorce Decisions.  Institute for Family Studies.  Retrieved from:  https://ifstudies.org/blog/how-faith-influences-divorce-decisions

Harris, S. M. (2016). ‘Like Shaking Up a Snow Globe’:  Clarity and Confidence in Divorce Decisions.  Institute for Family Studies.  

Roberts, K.M., Birlew, P., Harris, S.M., & Allen, S. (2016).  Further Dimensions of Marital Decision-Making.  Institute for Family Studies.  

Roberts, K.M., Birlew, P., Harris, S.M., & Allen, S. (2016).  The “Big Four” Factors in Americans’ Divorce Decisions.  

Harris, S. M., & Doherty, W. J. (2015). Are All Divorces Necessary? Lessons Learned in the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project.  Institute for Family Studies.  

Harris, S.M., (2013). Feeling Ambivalent About Your Marriage? So Is Everyone Else. Institute for Family Studies. 

Media

Dr. Steven Harris from the University of Minnesota on the Mary Hanson Show discusses Discernment Counseling:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEbL4xfjhcs

Dr. Steven Harris from the University of Minnesota talks about divorce decision making and Discernment Counseling to the San Antonio Marriage Initiative (family therapists and family law professionals). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAfXRrF72HY