About the Author

Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, ABPP is Distinguished Professor of Adlerian Psychology at Adler University in Chicago and a psychologist at the Wellness Clinic in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He was Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois. He holds earned doctorates in both counseling and clinical psychology. Jon has served as editor of several periodicals including the Journal of Individual Psychology and The Family Journal. He holds Diplomates in both Family Psychology and Adlerian Psychology. He has authored 175 journal articles and 60 books including Time for a Better Marriage, Adlerian Therapy, The Mummy at the Dining Room Table, Bad Therapy, The Client Who Changed Me, Moved by the Spirit, Creative Breakthroughs, American Shaman, Duped: Lies and Deception in Psychotherapy, Never Be Lonely Again, Helping Beyond the Fifty Minute Hour, How a Master Therapist Works and Being a Master Therapist. He has created over 300 professional trade video and DVD's with leading professional therapists and educators. In 2004 the American Counseling Association named him a "Living Legend." In 2009 the Division of Psychotherapy of the American Psychological Association (APA) named him "Distinguished Psychologist" for his life contribution to psychotherapy and in 2011 he received the APA Distinguished Career Contribution to Education and Training Award. Recently he syndicated an advice cartoon On The Edge with cartoonist Joe Martin. The cartoon is available in print as well as animated format (www.mrboffo.com) and appears in 350 markets around the world.

Reviews

"A very good book, very much needed."
--Dr. David Mace, founder, Association of Couples for Marriage Enrichment

"Best material I've seen yet."
--Rev. Conrad A. Braaten, Boca Raton, FL

"Couples learn useful procedures to enrich their marriage. A well-written book."
--Dr. David Olson, Professor of Family Relations, University of Minnesota

"If you think marriages don't come with instructions, think again. Time for a Better Marriage takes the guesswork out of having a loving and lasting relationship. Its simple-to-follow, step-by-step format walks you through the sometimes baffling process of avoiding predictable relationship pitfalls and building real closeness and connection to your spouse. This is a must read."
--Michele Weiner-Davis, author, The Divorce Remedy and The Sex-Starved Marriage

"Jon Carlson and Don Dinkmeyer have written a wise and compassionate guide packed with instantly relevant questions and effective exercises for improving communication, resolving conflict, and staying attuned to healthy marriage goals. Every page offers a sound plan of action for creating and sustaining a lifelong, intimate, equal partnership."
--John Gray, PhD, author, Man are From Mars, Women are From Venus

"Practical, clearly written, and wise workbook that is sure to help couples learn the skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary for a successful and lasting marriage relationship."
--Jack Canfield, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul

"The implicit message of Time for a Better Marriage is that a better marriage takes time--an often ignored reality--and specific skills--an often resisted reality, and that over time, if couples make the commitment, they can make changes that will restore feelings of love and caring. This is a challenging and hopeful message. The authors provide a cornucopia of information, skills, exercises and charts that will help any dedicated couple create a better marriage. I recommend it to all couples and encourage them to use it as a daily guide.
--Harville Hendrix, PhD, founder, Institute for Imago Relationship Therapy, author, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples

"This book is clear and practical. It provides not just information but plenty of things to do and the motivation to do them. A good book that is much needed."
--Pat Love, EdD, author, The Truth About Love & Hot Monogamy

"This is the one: a masterful distillation of wisdom about marriage, its mysteries and its discontents. Time for a Better Marriage is simple, straight and illustrated by cartoons that cut right to the heart of the matter. It leaves no possible confusion about how (and why) to make marriage work."
--Frank Pittman, III, MD, author, Grow Up! How Taking Responsibility Can Make You a Happy Adult

"This no-nonsense book is based on the premise that if you want a better marital relationship it is up to you to do something about it. The authors then provide couples with a practical and helpful guide for doing just that. The unique questionnaires, charts, exercises, evaluations, and scales provide clear directions for understanding and improving every aspect of marriage. They can be put into immediate practice and promise positive and lasting results. Should be read by any couple wishing to improve their relationship."
--Peggy Papp, MSW, Director of Depression Program, Ackerman Family Institute; author, Couples on the Fault Line: New Directions for Therapists