Premarital Counseling
Plan for a marriage, not just a wedding!
If you are engaged or seriously dating and considering marriage, this service could be one of the most important decisions to start in your journey before your legal commitment. This gives you both an opportunity to lay down some groundwork, become closer friends, and talk when you are not in crisis.
If there is a problem you wish to resolve before marrying, this will give you a chance to fine tune your conflict resolution skills. Couples report feeling more at ease and confident walking down the aisle together after premarital counseling.
During the premarital preparation sessions, couples get connected specifically about what kind of relationship they want and learn how to make it happen.
You and your partner will learn communication and conflict resolution skills, identify your potential “stuck” dynamic and what drives it, and develop tools to get “unstuck” and get your needs met.
- Open dialogue and find solutions around your “hot topic” conflicts
- Strengthen your communication skills, including assertiveness and empathic and active listening
- Develop your personal, couple, and family goals
- Explore your relationship & families-of-origin issues
- Develop a workable budget and financial plan