Does couple therapy help strengthen relationships before baby arrives?
This study tests whether couple counseling helps parents-to-be and blended families in the Helsinki area work through relationship challenges. The researchers want to see if therapy helps couples feel more connected and secure before their first child is born.
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Who can take part
- You and your partner are expecting your first child together, or you are a blended family (at least one parent has a child from a previous relationship)
- At least one of you lives in Helsinki, Finland
- You are experiencing serious relationship strain, such as major conflict, thoughts of separation, or difficulty building family bonds
- You both speak and read Finnish well enough to complete written questionnaires
- You are both able to complete the initial questionnaire by the study deadline
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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