Chances are that you or someone you love is in a dating relationship, and the idea of marriage is getting stronger. Pre-engagement / Premarital counseling is proven to improve marital success by 80%. So why wouldn't you stack the odds in favor of a resilient, enduring, and fulfilling future?
Safeguard Your Future
You've found the right person, but navigating the complexities of married life in today’s world is a challenge! Clearing the land and securing a strong foundation before the storms come will safeguard your relationship and keep your house standing.
Are you apprehensive about pre-engagement/premarital counseling?
I get it, the thought of doing a deep dive into the dynamics of your relationship can be intimidating. Together, we can strengthen your relationship and set you up for success!
- Be Proactive. Rather than wait for serious issues to arise, I encourage you to deepen and elevate your relationship now, when things are going well. A marriage with a strong foundation can stand against any storm that comes along.
- It's for everyone. Pre-engagement / premarital counseling is not something you do only if you are religious or have issues. Becoming more self aware is critically important to navigating a harmonious life together. Our journey together will identify the landmines and give you tools to navigate around them.
- The impact is substantial. The impact is substantial whether you've been together for 6 months or 6 years, if you're cohabitating, divorced, widowed, or over 65. Our work together will explore your relationship dynamics, discover meaningful information about you and your partner, co-create goals, and solidify your foundation.
- It's worth the cost. Many couples drop tens of thousands of dollars on a wedding, but they don't invest in the health of their future relationship. Factor this expense into your wedding budget! Consider putting premarital counseling on your registry for your family and friends to gift to you.
Why Pre-Engagement Counseling?
Pre-engagement counseling takes place before engagement and enables each partner to honestly evaluate who they are now as individuals and where they want to be in the future. This proactive and pragmatic approach may help a couple realize they have significant challenges and should consider slowing things down. You can learn so much about yourself through relationship. This is an incredible opportunity to grow your capacity to love deeply and live fully.
Why Premarital Counseling?
Premarital counseling takes place after engagement and will explore expectations, strength areas, and opportunities for growth. You will build communication skills, make new discoveries, plan for the future, and safely address issues. You will learn how to provide and receive love, respect, understanding, and empathy. Premarital counseling will also provide a future resource when things get tough or you'd like a tune-up.
The Therapy Process
Introductory Session: Our first meeting will lay the groundwork for the rest of your pre-engagement or premarital series. We will discuss family backgrounds, social context, and your goals for the future.
Assessment: We begin with Prepare/Enrich©, the top research-based assessment tool in both validity and reliability for over 40 years. Your assessment will measure: communication, conflict resolution, personal stress profiles, financial management, sex and affection, relationship roles, spiritual beliefs, marriage expectations, and more.
Objectivity & Support: Assessing the multifaceted nature of your relationship through an honest, objective lens will bring new awareness, depth, and understanding.
Deep Dive Exploration: We will discover where you are most aligned as well as identify areas of potential conflict and opportunities for growth.
Skill Building: Gain practical tools, learn from insightful discussions, and practice new patterns of communication with your partner.
Review & Affirm: The process aims to support future cohesion and enhance the emotional and physical aspects of your connection for a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions for Pre-Engagement & Premarital Counseling.
On average, 1-2 months. Your package is structured to include one introductory session and either: six, eighty-minute sessions or eight, sixty-minute sessions.
Your initial consultation fee is $180 and can be booked online. The remaining sessions and assessment fees total $1,800 paid at the start of your series.
Yes. Each session is vital to gain insight and skill building that will lead to a more satisfying relationship.
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