THE DEVELOPMENT OF REMARRIAGE-PREPARATION PROGRAMS

Approximately four-fifths of divorced individuals will remarry (Glick, 1984). Yet, the divorce rate for remarriages is higher than the divor ce rate for first-time marrieds. This would suggest that there are a n umber of problem areas for remarrieds, problem areas which might be al leviated or reduced by adequate counseling prior to the remarriage tak ing place. This paper will examine topical areas to be considered for inclusion when developing a marital-preparation program for previously married individuals.