Everett L. Worthington

This is a thick book to plow through, but it well worth the work. There is so much information in the book, you will need to dog tag it. It is not a 'integration' book per se. but it does use some psychology terms. It has some good ideas for homework scattered through it.

Minimizing negative attributions in a troubled marriage requires a willingness to suspend negative judgments, continued demonstrations of love and faithfulness, a determined effort to see the positive, and a healing of memories . . . It isn't easy to break habitual thought patterns, but it can be done if spouses are determined. The negative thoughts of a troubled marriage are self-fulfilling prophecies. They bring about the very thing that they expected

A psychologist explains the difference between problems a couple can work out on their own and the issues that require professional help. Even if your marriage isn't deeply trobled, it still requires regular attention

Key turns in my hike with God. When he was in the Navy, he made a commitment to Christ. But he didn't know Jesus personally--and didn't know that he didn't know him.