Boundaries In Marriage, Cloud And Townsend: Theory Critique
Running Head: Theory Critique Cloud and Townsend
Theory Critique: Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend: Boundaries in Marriage
COUN 507
Diane Powel
11/25/12
Summary of Content In the book Boundaries in Marriage, Cloud and Townsend introduced a concept that will assist in maintaining a healthy marital relationship. The paper will examine the approach that Cloud and Townsend have taken, where they incorporate their theoretical perspective to a theological perspective so that the counseling session can be more effective on the success of marriage.
Cloud and Townsend indicate that all relationships must have clear boundaries set from each individual. The authors express that a marriage cannot properly flourish unless the boundaries are set. The boundaries can provide a guideline for the relationship and prevent a lot of confusion. The personal boundaries are usually formed based upon the values and beliefs of the individual. …show more content…
The authors indicate that positive values and beliefs can have a major effect on the type of boundaries that are set within the relationship and how successful the relationship will be. Cloud and Townsend introduced six values that are formed through scripture, that will promote effective and positive boundaries. The six values include, “love of God, love of your spouse, honesty, faithfulness, compassion and forgiveness, and holiness” (Cloud & Townsend, 1999, p. 112) The authors also offer explanation as to how conflict can be formed in the relationship, when an individual does not allow God to have a presence in him or her life. Cloud and Townsend also described six conflicts which include, sin of the spouse, immaturity or brokenness of one person, hurt feelings that are no one’s fault, conflicting desires, desire of one person versus needs of the relationship, and known versus unknown problems. (Cloud & Townsend,
Theory Critique: Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend: Boundaries in Marriage
COUN 507
Diane Powel
11/25/12
Summary of Content In the book Boundaries in Marriage, Cloud and Townsend introduced a concept that will assist in maintaining a healthy marital relationship. The paper will examine the approach that Cloud and Townsend have taken, where they incorporate their theoretical perspective to a theological perspective so that the counseling session can be more effective on the success of marriage.
Cloud and Townsend indicate that all relationships must have clear boundaries set from each individual. The authors express that a marriage cannot properly flourish unless the boundaries are set. The boundaries can provide a guideline for the relationship and prevent a lot of confusion. The personal boundaries are usually formed based upon the values and beliefs of the individual. …show more content…
The authors indicate that positive values and beliefs can have a major effect on the type of boundaries that are set within the relationship and how successful the relationship will be. Cloud and Townsend introduced six values that are formed through scripture, that will promote effective and positive boundaries. The six values include, “love of God, love of your spouse, honesty, faithfulness, compassion and forgiveness, and holiness” (Cloud & Townsend, 1999, p. 112) The authors also offer explanation as to how conflict can be formed in the relationship, when an individual does not allow God to have a presence in him or her life. Cloud and Townsend also described six conflicts which include, sin of the spouse, immaturity or brokenness of one person, hurt feelings that are no one’s fault, conflicting desires, desire of one person versus needs of the relationship, and known versus unknown problems. (Cloud & Townsend,