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AbstractDivorce education programs are often required for divorcing or separating parents with minor children to aid in emotional and practical adjustment. However, there is very little consensus between programs or the evaluation process of programs to demonstrate effectiveness or long‐term outcomes. While some short‐term evaluations have shown significant results, the identification of programs that demonstrate long‐term effects on co‐parenting relationships is still missing. Identifying what programs exist with long‐term outcomes can help pinpoint what content or structure of programming is impactful on families in divorce transitions. To address this research gap, a systematic review of the literature was conducted using the PRISMA guidelines to identify what specific and existing divorce education programs have a follow‐up report of a minimum of 3 months and demonstrate a reduction of co‐parental conflict. Sixteen programs were identified that have at least a minimum 3‐month parent follow‐up report; only four of these programs demonstrated statistically significant reductions in co‐parental conflict. A discussion and critique of the program evaluation articles are within this review.

Background and overview of discernment counseling -- Theory and research -- Communicating with clients before starting discernment counseling -- First session protocol -- Middle sessions protocol -- Handling transitions to path three : couples therapy -- Handling transitions to path two : divorce -- Handling transitions to path one : status quo -- When one partner has an affair -- When the feelings are gone -- When neither one is leaning in -- When you need to shift from couples therapy to discernment counseling -- Learning discernment counseling -- Managing critical incidents in discernment counseling -- How to build a practice in discernment counseling

Couple and relationship education (CRE) has effectively improved communication and relationship satisfaction, but some question its effectiveness for couples who are at risk. Mixed findings may derive from focusing on aggregated sample results. This study explored the benefit of using a person‐oriented analysis for evaluating CRE program effectiveness with low‐income couples and individuals. Couple participants reported moderate improvement in communication and relationship satisfaction, but the magnitude of reported improvement varied for male participants from different ethnic groups. An outcomes‐focused cluster analysis showed that variance in reported improvement can be explained by pre‐workshop outcome measures, with couples starting in the middle range of scores reporting the most improvement. Similar patterns were found for individual participants. Researchers and practitioners should further investigate the use of person‐oriented methods in CRE program evaluation and the use of pre‐workshop assessments to adjust CRE interventions on the basis of the state of participants' relationships at intake.

Abstract: In this study, we present the findings of an investigation of the effectiveness of 3 models of premarital education. The study compares the outcomes between a workbook‐only self‐directed program, a therapist‐directed (unstructured) program, and an assessment‐based (RELATE) relationship enhancement program. Results revealed significant differences in effectiveness between the 3 approaches at the 6‐month follow‐up. The assessment‐based program had more influence than the therapist‐directed and self‐directed programs on problem areas and was better than the therapist‐directed program at improving communication and relationship satisfaction. Participants indicated that the most helpful aspects of these programs were the opportunity to discuss previously undiscussed issues, improvements in communication, and the perspectives provided by the facilitator.