This book focuses on how to provide Couples Relationship Education (CRE), particularly in a group setting. The difference between CRE and conventional couple's therapy is that CRE stresses the maintenance and cultivation of relationships, whereas couple's therapy tends to address long-standing or otherwise established problems that threaten the relationship. Halford (clinical psychology, U. of Queensland) relies on an evidence-based approach and aims to be of relevance to a wide variety of couples (not just married heterosexuals) at different stages in their relationship and individual lives. The first four chapters explain just what CRE is, the different formats, how it works and how to assess feedback. The latter six detail several units in Halford's Couple's CARE program on self-change, communication, intimacy, managing differences, sex and making goals as a couple. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)