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Linda Hertel Dykstra is a psychologist who received her B.A. from Calvin College, her M.A from The University of Michigan, and Ph.D. from Wayne State University.
From the inception of her private practice in the 1970's, she has specialized in marital therapy.
Over the years she has clarified five critical components necessary for a successful, vibrant relationship.
She has dedicated her 25 year professional practice to teaching these skills.
Since not all couples who enter marriage counseling decide to stay together, Dr. Dykstra determined to find a constructive alternative to the traditional adversarial process of divorce. She studied divorce mediation. She did graduate work at Western Michigan University, trained with the Academy of Family Mediators, and in 1987 founded the Mediation Center of Grand Rapids, Michigan, which offers divorce mediation to those who wish to end their marriage in a non-litigious manner. This book consolidates her expertise in both marriage counseling and divorce mediation. |