| Abstract: | Choice Awareness is presented as a system which has helped couples make more constructive cognitive, affective, and behavioral choices. This system defines choice as behavior over which we have some control. Thus, choice is seen as a constant. CREST choices, caring, ruling, enjoying, sorrowing, and thinking/ working, include most behaviors, and are useful in enabling individuals to explore past behaviors and plan future interactions. Choice Awareness Workshops present the system through a structured group process which is useful in enriching a variety of relationships, including marriage. Research with the workshop process suggests gains in real-ideal marriage relationship congruence, and provides support for Choice Awareness theory. |
