Before the Couch

Simple and Surprising Help for Christian Couples

Christian - Biblical Counseling
130 Pages
Reviewed on 11/14/2025
Buy on Amazon

This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.

This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.

This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite

We see a distorted and idealized version of love in movies and TV shows. So when we look for it in real life, we discover that a relationship is more complex than expected and requires dedication. We need to know when to give and receive, but not out of vanity or ego. Sometimes we think we are being reasonable, but our communication is not effective. Dr. Bill Senyard offers practical advice for couples facing difficulties. Thanks to his guidance, many Christian couples have been able to get back on track. In Before the Couch: Simple and Surprising Help for Christian Couples, he shares his experiences to explain how to achieve a harmonious relationship and rediscover what love is.

I loved Dr. Bill Senyard's writing style because it feels like chatting with a friend who is there to help you. He provides the right ideas, hope, and encouragement. He expresses himself in a relaxed manner, using a touch of humor, and explains common situations, making it easy to relate to the ideas. He also recommends books, music, and other resources. He doesn't judge and teaches us not to be hard on ourselves to regain confidence. For example, when he talks about feelings of loneliness, he mentions that it's not our fault to feel that way. But when we recognize it, it's fundamental to analyze its origin. In this way, he advises us to organize our thoughts and identify the real problems. A significant portion of his explanations relies on the Bible and principles of faith. He reminds us that love comes from within and cannot be forced. In Before the Couch, he offers a new perspective on life and love based on trust in God and the Holy Spirit.