MFT Bibliography
Bibliography of MFT References
Fred Gingrich, Sept. 20, 2021
MFT Textbooks
Asen, E., & Scholz, M. (2010). Multi-family therapy: Concepts and techniques. Routledge.
Atkinson, B. J. (2005). Emotional intelligence in couples therapy: Advances from neurobiology and the science of intimate relationships. Norton
Badenoch, B. (2008). Being a brain-wise therapist: A practical guide to interpersonal neurobiology. Norton.
Barker, P., & Chang, J. (2013). Basic family therapy (6th ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. 9781119945055 (324 pp.)
Becvar, D. S., & Becvar, R. J. (2012). Family therapy: A systemic integration (Plus MyLab Search with eText -- Access Card Package) (8th ed.). Pearson. 978-0205196128
Becvar, R. J., Becvar, D. S. (2017). Systems theory and family therapy: A primer (3rd ed.). Hamilton Books. 978-0761869818 (118 pp.)
Berger, R., & Hannah, M.T. (Eds.). (1999). Preventive approaches in couples therapy. Brunner/Mazel.
Berghuis, D. J., & Jongsma, A. E., Jr. (2004). The family therapy progress notes planner. Wiley.
Bitter, J. R. (2020). Theory and practice of couples and family counseling (3rd. ed.). ACA.
Blume, T. W. (2006). Becoming a family counselor: A bridge to family therapy theory and practice. Wiley. (out of print, very expensive)
Booth, A., Crouter, A. C., Clements, M. L., & Boone-Holladay, T. (Eds.). (2015). Couples in conflict. Routledge.
Breunlin, D. C., Schwartz, R. C., & Kune-Karrer, B. M. (1997). Metaframeworks: Transcending the models of family therapy (revised edition). Jossey-Bass. 978-0787910709 416 pp.
Brock, G.W., & Barnard, C.P. (2008). Procedures in marriage and family therapy (4th ed.). Pearson. 978-0205488704 204 pp.
Broderick, C. B. (1993). Understanding family process: Basics of Family Systems Theory). Sage. 978-0803937789 282 pp.
Carlson, J., Sperry, L., & Lewis, J. A. (1997). Family therapy: Ensuring treatment efficacy. Brooks/Cole.
Carson, D. K., & Casado-Kehoe, M (2011). Case studies in couples therapy: Theory-based approaches. Routledge.
Carter, B., McGoldrick, M., Garcia-Preto, N. (2010). The expanded family life cycle: Individual, family and social perspectives (4th ed.). Prentice-Hall.
Casado, M., Young, M. E., & Rasmus, S. D. (2001). Exercises in family therapy. Pearson. 978-0130620002 219 pp.
Cohen, P. N. (2020). The family: Diversity, inequality, and social change (2nd ed.). Norton. 978-0393537314 (624 pp.) - major sociology of the family text
Dallos, R., & Vetere, A. (2009). Systemic therapy and attachment narratives: Applications in a range of clinical settings. Routledge.
Dattilio, F. M., & Jongsma, A. E., Jr. (2000). The family therapy treatment planner. John Wiley & Sons.
Edwards, J. T. (2011). Working with families: Guidelines and techniques. Wiley.
Dattilio, F. M., & Bevilacqua, L. J. (Eds.). (2000). Comparative treatments for relationship dysfunction. Springer.
Donovan, J. M. (Ed.). (1999). Short-term couple therapy. Guilford.
Friedman, E. H. (1985/2011). Generation to generation: Family process in church and synagogue. Guilford. 978-1609182366 319 pp.
Friedman, E. H. (1999/2017). A failure of nerve: Leadership in the age of the quick fix (rev. ed.). Church Publishing. 978-1596272798 288 pp.
Gehart, D. R. (2017). Mastering competencies in family therapy: A practical approach to theory and clinical case documentation (3rd ed.) Cengage. 978-1305943278
Gehart, D. R., & Tuttle, A. R. (2003). Theory-based treatment planning for marriage and family therapists: Integrating theory and practice. Cengage. 978-0534536169 208 pp.
Golden, L. B. (2004). Case studies in marriage and family therapy (2nd ed.). Pearson. 978-0130982179 176 pp.
Goldenberg, I., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2016). Family therapy: An overview (9th ed.). Cengage. 978-1305092969 608 pp.
Griffin, W. A. (1993). Family therapy: Fundamentals of theory and practice. Routledge. (206 pp.)
Gladding, S. (2018). Family therapy: History, theory, and practice (7th ed.). Pearson. 978-0134785431
Gurman, A. S. (2010). Clinical casebook of couple therapy. Guilford. 978-1462509683 465pp.
Gurman, A. S., & Kniskern, D. (Eds.). (1981, 1991). Handbook of family therapy (Vols. 1-2). Brunner/Mazel. (2 large volumes with chapters on each of the major MFTs, usually written by the primary originator of the theory)
Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., Snyder, D. K. (Eds.). (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy (5th ed.). Guilford. 978-1462513925 729 pp.
Hanna, S. M. (2018). The practice of family therapy: Key elements across models (5th ed.). Routledge. 978-1138484719 440 pp.
Hazell, C. (2006). Family systems activity book. AuthorHouse. 978-1425915049 268 pp.
Hazen, C., & Campa, M. I. (Eds.). (2013). Human bonding: The science of affectional ties. Guilford.
Kelly, S. (Ed.). (2017). Diversity in couple and family therapy: Ethnicities, sexualities, and socioeconomics. Praeger. 978-1440833632 485 pp.
LeBow, J. L. (2014). Couple and family therapy: An integrative map of the territory. APA.
Lederer, W. J., & Jackson, D. D. (1968). Mirages of marriage. Norton.
Long, L.L., & Young, M.E. (2007). Counseling and therapy for couples (2nd ed.). Thomson Brooks/Cole. (out of print, very expensive)
Madsen, W. C. (2007). Collaborative therapy with multi-stressed families (2nd ed.). Guilford. 978-1593854348 388 pp.
Mates-Youngman, K. (2021). The family therapy workbook: 96 Guided interventions to help families connect, cope, and heal. PESI. 9781683732990
McGoldrick, M., & Hardy, K. V. (Eds.). (2019). Re-visioning family therapy: Addressing diversity in clinical practice (3rd ed.). Guilford. 978-1462531936 614 pp.
McGoldrick, M., Preto, N. A. G., & Carter, B. A., (2015). The expanding family life cycle: Individual, family and social perspectives (5th ed.). Pearson. 978-0205968060 576 pp.
Metcalf, L. (2018). Marriage and family therapy: A practice-oriented approach (2nd ed.). Springer. 978-0826161246
Minuchin, S., Nichols, M. P., & Lee, W. Y. (2006). Assessing families and couples: From symptom to system. Allyn & Bacon. 978-0205470129 (224 pp.)
Nelson, T. S., & Trepper, T. S. (Eds.). (1993). 101 interventions in family therapy. Haworth.
Nichols, M. P. (2009). Inside family therapy: A case study in family healing (2nd ed.). Pearson.
Nichols, M., & Davis, S. (2016). Family therapy: Concepts and methods (11th ed). Pearson. 978-0133826609
Olsen, D. C. (1993). Integrative family therapy. Fortress.
Patterson, J., Williams, L., Edwards, T. M., Chamow, L., & Grauf-Grounds, C. (2018). Essential skills in family therapy: From the first interview to termination (3rd ed.). Guilford.
Parrott, L. & L., & Olson, D. H. (2021). Helping couples: Proven strategies for coaches, counsellors & clergy. Zondervan. 978-0310363569 141 pp.
Pinsof, W. M., Breunlin, D. C., Russell, W. P., Lebow, J. L., Rampage, C., & Chambers, A. L. (2017). Integrative systemic therapy: Metaframeworks for problem solving with individual, couples, and families. APA. 978-1433828126 408 pp.
Rasheed, J. M., Rasheed, M. N., & Marley, J. A. (Eds.). (2010). Family therapy: Models and techniques. Sage. 978-1412905749 536 pp.
Sherman, R., & Fredman, N. (1986). Handbook of structured techniques in marriage and family therapy. Brunner/Mazel.
Sperry, L. (Ed.). (2019). Family assessment: Contemporary and cutting-edge strategies (3rd ed.). Routledge. 978-1138484610 350 pp.
Sprenkle, D. H., Davis, S. D., & Lebow, J. L. (2013). Common factors in couple and family therapy: The overlooked foundation for effective practice. Guilford. 978-1462514533 226 pp.
Taibbi, R. (2015). Doing family therapy: Craft and creativity in clinical practice (3rd ed.). Guilford. 978146252120
Walsh, F. (Ed). (2015). Normal family processes (4th ed.). Guilford. 978-1462525485 592 pp.
Walsh, F. (2016). Strengthening family resilience (3rd ed.). Guilford. 978-1462529865 400 pp.
Watts, R. E. (Ed.). (2000). Techniques in marriage and family counseling, Vol. 1. Alexandria, VA: ACA.
Weeks, G. R., & Treat, S. R. (2001). Couples in treatment: Techniques and approaches for effective practice (2nd ed.). Brunner-Routledge.
Wetchler, J. L., & Hecker, L. L. (Eds.). (2015). An introduction to marriage and family therapy (2nd ed.). Routledge. 978-0415719506 (first 3 chapters are for course 1)
Williams, L., Edwards, T. M., Patterson, J., & Chamow, L. (2014). Essential assessment skills for couple and family therapists (reprint ed.). Guilford. 978-1462516407 270 pp.
Williams, L., Patterson, J. & Edwards, T. M. (2014). Clinician's guide to research methods in family therapy: Foundations of evidence-based practice. Guilford. 978-1462515974 298 pp.
Winek, J. L. (2016). Systemic family therapy: From theory to practice (2nd ed.). Cognella. 978-1516506026 436 pp.
Spiritualty/Faith-based MFT books
Balswick, J. O., & Balswick, J. K. (2006). A model for marriage: Covenant, grace, empowerment and intimacy. IVP.
Balswick, J. O., & Balswick, J. K. (1997). Families in pain: Working through the hurts. Fleming H. Revell. 978-0800756215 (256 pp.)
Balswick, J. O., & Balswick, J. K. (2014). The family: A Christian perspective on the contemporary home (4th ed.). Baker. 978-0801049347 (416 pp.)
Bidwell, D. R. (2012). Empowering couples: A narrative approach to spiritual care. Fortress.
Campbell, K. M. (Ed.). (2003). Marriage and family in the biblical world. IVP.
Carder, D., Henslin, E., Townsend, J., Cloud, H., & Brawand, A. (1995). Secrets of your family tree: Healing for adult children of dysfunctional families. Moody.
Garland, D. R. (1999). Family ministry: A comprehensive guide. Downers Grove, MI: InterVarsity.
Garland, D. E., & Garland, D. R. (2007). Flawed families of the Bible: How God’s grace works through imperfect relationships. Brazos.
Holmes, J. D. (2019). Counsel for couples: A biblical and practical guide for marriage counseling. Zondervan.
Hunter, D. G. (Ed.). (2018). Marriage and sexuality in early Christianity. Fortress.
Marks, L. D., & Dollahite, D. C. (2016). Religion and families: An introduction. Routledge.
Post, S. (2000). More lasting unions. Eerdmans.
Ripley, J. S., & Worthington, E. L. (2014). Couple therapy: A new hope-focused approach. IVP Academic. 978-0830828579 (399 pp.)
Sell, C. M. (2002). Helping troubled families: A guide for pastors, counselors and supporters. Baker.
Sells, J. N., & Yarhouse, M. A. (2011). Counseling couples in conflict: A relational restoration model. IVP Academic. 978-0830839254
Stanley, S. M., Trathen, D., & Bryan, M. (1998). A lasting promise: A Christian guide to fighting for your marriage. Jossey-Bass.
Stevens, P. (1989). Marriage spirituality: Ten disciplines for couples who love God. IVP.
Thomas, G. (2000). Sacred marriage. Zondervan.
Walsh, F. (Ed.). (2008). Spiritual resources in family therapy (2nd ed.). Guilford.
Worthington, E. L. (Ed.). (1996). Christian marital counseling: 8 approaches to helping couples. Baker. (An overview of 8 specific Christian marital counselling approaches)
Worthington, E. L. (1989). Marriage counseling: A Christian approach to counseling couples. IVP. (Worthington’s first major marriage counseling book using a more traditional longer-term therapy approach)
Worthington, E. L. (1999). Hope-focused marriage counseling: A guide to brief therapy. IVP.
Worthington, E. L., & McMurry, D. (1994). Marriage conflicts: Resources for Strategic Pastoral Counseling. Baker Books. (a brief 3 step pastoral counseling approach)
Yarhouse, M. A., & Sells, J. N. (2017). Family therapies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal (2nd ed.). IVP Academic. 978-0830828548
MFT with Specific Populations/Topics/Issues
Alexander, J. F., Waldron, H. B., Robbins, M. S., & Neeb, A. A. (2013). Functional family therapy for adolescent behavior problems.
Balswick, J. O., & Balswick, J. K. (1995). The dual earner marriage: The elaborate balancing act. Fleming H Revell. 978-0800755300 221 pp.
Bloomquist, M. L. (2012). Skills training for struggling kids: Promoting your child's behavioral, emotional, academic, and social development. Guilford.
Bloomquist, M. L. (2012). The practitioner guide to skills training for struggling kids. Guilford.
Boyd-Franklin, N. (2006). Black families in therapy: Understanding the African American experience (2nd ed.). Guilford. 978-1593853464 368 pp.
Boyd-Franklin, N., & Bry, B. H. (2000). Reaching out in family therapy: Home-based, school, and community Interventions. Guilford. 978-1572305199 244 pp.
Carder, D (2008). Close calls: What adulterers want you to know about protecting your marriage. Northfield (Moody).
Coche, J. (2010). Couples group psychotherapy: A clinical treatment model (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Deal, R. L. (2002). The smart stepfamily: Seven steps to a healthy family. Bethany House.
Deal, R. L., & Olson, D. H. (2010). The remarriage checkup: Tools to make your marriage last a lifetime. Bethany House.
Ehrlich, J. (2014). Divorce and loss: Helping adults and children mourn when a marriage comes apart. Rowman & Littlefield.
Falicov, C. J. (2015). Latino families in therapy (2nd ed.). Guilford. 978-1462522323 484 pp.
Green, K. E. (2021). Relationships in recovery: Repairing damage and building healthy connections while overcoming addiction. Guilford.
Halford, W. K. (2011). Marriage and relationship education: What works and how to provide it. New York, NY: Guilford.
Harley, W. F. (2010). Effective marriage counseling: The His Needs, Her Needs guide to helping couples. Revell.
Hattery, A., & Smith, E. (2016). The social dynamics of family violence (2nd ed.). Westview Press.
Hughes, D. (2021). Synchronizing neurological states of emotion in family therapy while online. In D. J. Siegel, A. N. Schore, & L. Cozolino (Eds.), Interpersonal neurobiology and clinical practice (pp. 293-311). Norton.
Hunt, R.A., Hof, L., & DeMaria, R. (1998). Marriage enrichment: Preparation, mentoring and outreach. Brunner/Mazel.
Keffer, S. (2018). Intimate deception: Healing the wounds of sexual betrayal. Revell (Baker).
L’Abate, L. (Ed). (1998). Family psychopathology: The relational roots of dysfunctional behavior. Guilford.
Lafrance, A., Henderson, K. A., & Mayman, S. (2020). Emotion-focused family therapy: A transdiagnostic model for caregiver-focused interventions. APA.
Lambie, R. (2008). Family systems within educational and community contexts: Understanding children who are at risk or have special needs. Love Publishing.
Lansford, J. E., Deater-Deckard, K., & Bornstein, M. H. (Eds.). (2009). Immigrant families in contemporary society. Guilford.
Madanes, C. (1994). The secret meaning of money: How to prevent financial problems from destroying our most intimate relationships. Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Micucci, J. A. (2009). The adolescent in family therapy: Harnessing the power of relationships (2nd. ed.). Guilford.
Ponzetti, Jr., J. L. (Ed.). (2015). Evidence-based approaches to relationship and marriage education. Routledge. 978-1138797178 394 pp.
Ponzetti, Jr., J. L. (Ed.). (2015). Evidence-based approaches to sexuality education: A global perspective. Routledge. 978-1138800700 408 pp.
Weeks, G. R., & Hof, L. (1995). Integrative solutions: Treating common problems in couples therapy. Brunner-Routledge.
Wilson, J. H. (2009). Let’s talk about money before you tie the knot: A guide to premarital financial counseling. Wipf and Stock.
Wincze, J. P., & Weisberg, R. B. (2015). Sexual dysfunction: A guide for assessment and treatment (3rd ed.). Guilford.
Woodside, D. B., Shekter-Wolfson, L. F., Brandes, J. S., & Lackstrom, J. B. (1993). Eating disorders and marriage: The couple in focus. Routledge. 978-0876307052 232 pp.
Specific MFT Theories
Dattilio, F. M. (2009). Cognitive-behavioral therapy with couples and families: A comprehensive guide for clinicians. Guilford.
deShazer, S. (1985). Keys to solutions in brief therapy. Norton.
Gottman, J. (1999). The marriage clinic: A scientifically based marital therapy. Norton. (One of several of Gottman’s research-oriented books on marriage and marriage counseling)
Grieger, R. (2014). The couples therapy companion: A cognitive behavior workbook. Routledge.
Johnson, S. M. (2004). The practice of emotionally focused couple therapy: Creating connection (2nd ed.). Brunner-Routledge.
Keeney, B. (1983). Aesthetics of change. Guilford.
McKay, M., Fanning, P., & Paleg, K. (2006). Couple skills: Making your relationship work (2nd ed.). New Harbinger.
Minuchin, S. (1974/2012). Families and family therapy (2nd ed.). Routledge. 978-0415665414 (240 pp.)
Minuchin, S. & Fishman, H.C. (1981). Family therapy techniques. Harvard University Press.
Minuchin, S., Montalvo, B., Guerney, Jr., B. G., Rosman, B. L., & Schumer, F. (1967). Families of the slums. Basic Books. 460 pp.)
Minuchin, S., & Nichols (1993). Family healing. New York, NY: Touchstone.
Minuchin, S., Nichols, M. P., & Lee, W. Y. (2006). Assessing families and couples: From symptom to system. New York, NY: Allyn & Bacon.
Minuchin, S., Reiter, M. D., & Borda, C. (2021). The craft of family therapy: Challenging certainties (2nd ed.). Routledge. (234 pp.) 978-0367628338
O’Hanlon, W. (1987). Taproots: Underlying principles of Milton Erickson’s therapy and hypnosis. Norton.
Olson, D.H., Russel, C.S., & Sprenkle, D.H. (Eds.). (1989). Circumplex model: Systemic assessment and treatment of families. Haworth.
Palazzoli, M.S., Boscolo, L., Cecchin, G., & Prata, G. (1995) Paradox and counterparadox. Jason Aronson.
Richardson, R. W. (2010). Couples in conflict: A family systems approach to marriage counseling. Fortress. (Bowen approach)
Satir, V. (1967/1983). Conjoint family therapy (3rd ed.). Science and Behavior.
Satir, V. (1988). The new peoplemaking. Palo Alto, CA: Science and Behavior.
Satir, V., & Baldwin, M. (1983). Satir step by step: A guide to creating change in families. Palo Alto, CA: Science and Behavior.
Schnarch, D. M. (1997). Passionate marriage: Love, sex, and intimacy in emotionally committed relationships. Norton.
Scuka, R. F. (2005). Relationship Enhancement therapy: Healing through deep empathy and intimate dialogue. Routledge.
Stahman, R., & Hiebert, W. (1997). Premarital & remarital counseling. Jossey- Bass. (A brief overview of the major issues in premarital and remarital counseling)
Stanley, S. M. (2005). The power of commitment: A guide to active, lifelong love. Jossey-Bass.
Watlawick, P., Beavin-Bavelas, J., &Jackson, D. (1967). Pragmatics of human communication. W.W. Norton.
Weiner-Davis, M. (1992). Divorce busting. Simon & Schuster. (A very popular, best-selling author of numerous self-help marriage books using a Solution-focused approach)
White, M., & Epston, D. (1990). Narrative means to therapeutic ends. Norton.
Systems Theory and Applications (secular and church)
Bradshaw, J. (1996). Bradshaw on: The family (rev. ed.). Health Communications.
Cosgrove, C. H., & Hatfield, D. D. (1994). Church conflict: The hidden systems behind the fights. Abingdon.
Foley, V. (1974). An introduction to family therapy. Grune and Stratton.
Foley, V. (1979). Family Therapy. In R.J. Corsini (Ed.), Current psychotherapies, 2nd ed. F.E. Peacock.
Friedman, E. (1985). Generation to generation: Family process in church and synagogue. Guilford.
Richardson, R. (2005). Becoming a healthier pastor: Family Systems Theory and the pastor’s own family. Fortress.
Rutherford, A. (2019). Learn to think in systems: Use system archetypes to understand, manage, and fix complex problems and make smarter decisions (The Systems Thinker Series Book 4). Author (272 pp.) 978-1794581517
Scazzero, P. (2003). The emotionally healthy church. Zondervan.
Stevens, R. P. (1994). Analogy or homology? An investigation of the congruency of systems theory and biblical theology in pastoral leadership. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 22(3), 173-181.
Stevens, R. P., & Collins, P. (1993). The equipping pastor: A systems approach to congregational leadership. The Alban Institute.
Genograms
Kaslow, F. (1995). Projective Genogramming. Professional Resource Exchange.
Marlin, E. (1989). Genograms: The new tool for exploring the personality, career and love patterns you inherit. Contemporary Books.
McGoldrick, M., Gerson, R., & Petry, S. (2020). Genograms: Assessment and treatment (4th ed.). 978-0393714043 400 pp.
Bowen Family Systems Theory
Bowen, M. (1971). The use of family theory in clinical practice. In J. Haley (Ed.), Changing families. Grune and Stratton.
Bowen, M. (1978). Family therapy in clinical practice. Jason Aronson.
Blessings, K. (2000). Murray Bowen’s Family Systems Theory as Bible hermeneutic illustrated using the family of the prodigal son. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 19(1), 38-46.
Gerson, M.J., & Barsky, M. (1979). For the new family therapist: A glossary of terms. The American Journal of Family Therapy (7), 15-30.
Gilbert, R. M. (1992). Extraordinary relationships: A new way of thinking about human interactions. Chronimed Publishing.
Guernsey, D., & L (1991). Birthmarks: Breaking free from the destructive imprints of your family history. Word.
Kerr, M. E. (Sept. 1988). Chronic anxiety and defining a self. The Atlantic Monthly, 35-58.
Meadows, D. H. (2008). Thinking in systems: A primer. 978-1603580557 Chealsea Green. (240 pp.)
Miller, R. B., Anderson, S., & Keala, D.K. (2004). Is Bowen theory valid? A review of basic research. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 30(4), 453 - 466.
Richardson, R. W. (1987). Family ties that bind: A self-help guide to change through family of origin therapy (2nd ed.). Self Counsel Press.
Titelman, P. (Ed.) (1998). Clinical applications of Bowen Family Systems Theory. Haworth.
Titelman, P. (Ed.) (2003). Emotional cutoff: Bowen Family Systems Theory perspectives. Haworth
White, J., & Center, H. D. (2002). Influencing change in Bowenian differentiation of self through Cloud and Townsend’s boundaries instruction. Marriage and Family: A Christian Journal, 5(4), 525-537
Marriage and Family books (not therapy)
Benish, M. (2018). Love better sooner: Learning the art of intentional love. Illumify Media Global.
Beyer, E. (Ed.). (2017). Mutual by design: A better model of Christian marriage. Christians for Biblical Equality.
Davis, R. L. (2010). More perfect unions: The American search for marital bliss. Harvard University Press.
Doherty, W. J. (2013). Take back your marriage: Sticking together in a world that pulls us apart (2nd ed.). Guilford.
Evans, T., & Evans, A. (2014). Together: Reclaiming co-leadership in marriage. Real Life Ministries.
Hymowitz, K. S. (2007). Marriage and caste in America: Separate and unequal families in a post-marital age. Ivan R. Dee. 978-1566637534 192 pp.
Markman, H. J., Stanley, S. M., & Blumberg, S. L. (2010). Fighting for your marriage (3rd ed.; deluxe revised edition of Enhancing Marriage and Preventing Divorce). Jossey-Bass.
Matthews, A. (2017). Gender roles and the people of God: Rethinking what we were taught about men and women in the church. Zondervan.
Matthews, A. P., & Hubbard, M. G. (2004). Marriage made in Eden: A pre-modern perspective for a post-Christian world. Baker Books.
McGowin, E. H. (2018). Quivering families: The Quiverfull Movement and evangelical theology of the family. Fortress.
Olson, D.H., & Olson, A.K. (2000). Empowering couples: Building on your strengths. Life Innovations.
Parrot, L., & Parrot, L. (1995). Saving your marriage before it starts. Zondervan. (A very popular Christian premarital approach with numerous accompanying guides and video resources)
Pipher, M. (1997). The shelter of each other: Rebuilding our families. Ballantine.
Root, A. (2010). The children of divorce: The loss of family as the loss of being. Baker Academic.
Smadja, É (2016). The couple: A pluridisciplinary story. Routledge. 978-1138645745 158 pp.
Spencer, A. B., Spencer, W. D., Tracy, S., & Tracy, C. (2009). Marriage at the crossroads: Couples in conversation about discipleship, gender roles, decision making and intimacy. IVP.
Sumner, J., & Sumner, S. (2008). Just how married do you want to be?: Practicing oneness in marriage. IVP.
Thomas, G. (2002). Sacred marriage: What If God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy. Zondervan.
Thomas, G. (2013). The sacred search: What if it's not about who you marry, but why? David C. Cook.
Tucker, R. A. (2016). Black and white Bible, black and blue wife: My story of finding hope after domestic abuse. Zondervan.
Waite, L. V., & Gallagher, M. (2001). The case for marriage. Broadway.
Wilcox, W. B. (Institute for American Values). (2011). Why marriage matters: 30 conclusions from the social sciences (3rd ed.). Broadway. 978-1931764247 (44 pp.)
Welch, R. (2014). The controlling husband: What every woman needs to know. Revell.
Welch, R. (2019). 10 choices successful couples make: The secret to love that lasts a lifetime. Baker/Revell.
Whiteman, T.A., & Bartlett, T. G. (1996). The marriage mender: A couple’s guide for staying together. Navpress.
Wolynn, M. (2016). It didn't start with you: How inherited family trauma shapes who we are and how to end the cycle. Viking. (256 pp.) 978-1101980361
MFT Journals (not a complete list)
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy
Family Process
Family Relations
The Family Journal
Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy
Journal of Family Issues
Journal of Family Psychotherapy (IFTA)
Journal of Family Therapy
Journal of Marriage and Family
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Journal of Family Psychology
Sex and Marital Therapy
Spirituality and Family Therapy
A few examples, among many, of stories/novels/movies about marriage
L'Engle, M.. (1988). Two-part invention: The story of a marriage. Harper & Row.
Richmond, M. (2017). The marriage pack: A novel. New York: NY Bantam.
Sparks, N. (2004). The wedding. Warner.
Vanauken, S. (1977). A severe mercy. Harper & Row.
Wangerin, Jr., W. (1987). As for me and my house: Crafting your marriage to last. Thomas Nelson.
Revolutionary Road (2008). Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet. DW Studios.
http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/topic/relationships (no longer available on PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/perspectives
HBO series "Tell Me That You Love Me" available at HBO.com