Valencia Agnew, M.A., L.L.P.
vlagnew@comcast.net
www.valenciaagnew.com
Couples and Families

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Books

  • Baer, G. (2006). Real love in marriage: The truth about finding genuine happiness now and forever. New York: Penguine Group.
  • Bloom, L. & Bloom, C. (2004). 101 things I wish I knew when I got married: Simple lessons to make love last. Novato, CA: New World Library.
  • Chapman, G. (2004). The five love languages. Chicago, IL: Northfield Publishing.
  • Chapman, G. (2005). The four seasons of marriage. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale Publishers, Inc.
  • Chapman, G. & Thomas, J. (2006). The five love languages of apology: How to experience healing in all your relationships. Chicago, IL: Northfield Publishing.
  • Emery, R. (2004). The truth about children and divorce: Dealing with the emotions so you and your children can thrive.  London: Viking Publishing.
  • Feldhahn, S. (2004). For women only. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers.
  • Feldhahn, S. & Feldhahn, J. (2006). For men only. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers.
  • Heitler, S. & Hirsch, A. (2003). The power of two workbook: Communication skills for a strong & loving marriage. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publication, Inc.
  • Johnson, S. (2008). Hold me tight: Seven conversations. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company.
  • Johnston, G. (1998). Preparing for marriage. Washington, DC: The Morlley Institute, Inc. & CatholicCulture.org
  • McKay, M., Fanning, P. & Paleg, K. (2006). Couples skills (2nd ed.): Making your relationship work. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publishing, Inc.
  • McWade, M., (1999). Getting up, getting over, getting on: A twelve step guide to divorce recovery. Beverly Hills, CA: Champion Press, Ltd.
  • Neuman, M.G, (2001). Emotional infidelity: How to affair proof your marriage. New York, NY; Three Rivers Press.
  • Smalley, g. & Trent, J. (1993). The gift of the blessing. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishing.
  • Webb, M. (2000). The romantics guide. New York, NY: Hyperion.
  • Wilson, K. (2003) Transformational divorce. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.


Websites

Family Resource-Divorce and Separation

http://www.familyresource.com/relationships/divorce-and-separation

 

Forever Families

http://www.foreverfamilies.net


National Family Resiliency Center, Inc.-Family Matters
http://www.divorceabc.com

National Stepfamily Resource Center
http://www.stepfamilies.info

 

 

Quizzes for couples to assess relationship 

Movies

  • Not Easily Broken — Morris Chestnut and Taraji Henson
  • The Break Up — Jennifer Aniston
  • The Story of Us — Bruce Willis
  • Why Did I Get Married (the first movie) — Tyler Perry and Janet Jackson (by the way, in the movie her name is Dr. Agnew)
  • Fireproof
  • Our Family Wedding - Forest Whitake and America Ferrera
  • Jumping the Broom - Angela Bassett
  • Everybody's Fine (a father's relationship with his children) - Robert DeNiro and Drew Barrymore

 

Games