Premarital Counseling
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Let’s face it, when you’re spending nearly every waking hour planning your wedding, the last thing you’d imagine doing is dedicating six hours of your time with your fiancé to talk with a couples therapist. We get it! It feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get through the guest list, dress shopping, bridal party gifts, etc. But what we also know is how important and monumental a step like marriage is in a person’s life, in your life. By setting aside those six hours, you will feel more prepared and confident to enter into one of the most exciting journeys of your life: marriage.
You might also be thinking that the idea of needing premarital counseling at this point in your relationship—you aren’t even married yet!—must mean something is wrong. Actually, it is the exact opposite. Being proactive and taking the time to talk through the hard stuff, things people typically put off until they become problems, is one of the best tools for a successful marriage. Who better to guide you through those steps and help to equip you with those tools than a licensed marriage therapist?
With all that in mind, we have developed a concise, six-pack of premarital counseling sessions just for you. It’s designed to walk you through the realities of what you are about to do, so that on your wedding day—and all the days that follow—you are prepared for, confident in, and intentional about being an active participant in your marriage. During these six sessions, you will learn about the personal experiences and expectations that both you and your partner are bringing into your marriage. Together, we will explore, ponder, and openly discuss key topics such as finances, life goals, career aspirations, family involvement, and children.
Premarital counseling is often pictured as something that happens in a church with a priest, but that’s not always the case. Though some couples do find comfort and assistance in working with their pastor or priest, seeking out premarital counseling from a specialized, well-trained therapist has other benefits. Working with a licensed professional therapist, you can expect all the same comforts of traditional therapy (confidentiality, licensure backing the education of the therapist, evidence-based treatments) while also receiving the specialized attention to the unique aspects of premarital counseling.
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Who needs this type of marital counseling? Engaged couples who would like to get all the information they can before entering into something as big as marriage, or couples headed toward engagement. Studies show that most couples who take part in premarital counseling have a much better chance of staying together. Working with a therapist in a safe and supportive environment can help you build a firm foundation for the trusting, fulfilling union you want with the person you love.
If you are engaged and in the process of planning your wedding, reach out to us! We would be happy to discuss the premarital counseling package with you and answer any questions.
