What to expect in premarital counseling

Premarital counseling (or coaching) is one of the smartest investments you can make in your marriage. There’s evidence suggesting that couples who attend premarital counseling experience lower rates (up to 30%!)  of divorce compared to couples that don’t. If that wasn’t reason enough, even if you feel like your relationship is already strong, couples who go through premarital counseling also experience greater satisfaction in their marriages. The way I see it, my job it NOT to get you to your wedding day but to get you to every day after that. 

What do you talk about in premarital counseling?

There are many important conversations that we have in premarital counseling. Some of the core topics are:

• Communication

•  conflict management and repair 

• expectations in marriage

• Finances

• kids/parenting

• sex & intimacy

• religion & spirituality 

There’s always room to discuss other things that are important to each couple. I offer coaching that is uniquely tailored to each couple that I work with for a personal experience. 

Is premarital counseling religious?

Some is & some isn’t. There are some programs that are specifically religiously based and are great for couples who want premarital counseling that aligns with their faith. The kind of premarital counseling that I offer as a qualified Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Coach is secular, but if religion is important to the couple, it is always welcomed to be included in any of our conversations.

When should we start?

Don’t wait until the last minute. The last 2-3 months before a wedding are usually very stressful before a wedding as everything starts coming together before the big day. You want to make sure you have enough time before the wedding to talk about the important things with a clear head and lower stress levels. Typically, premarital counseling is done over 6-10 sessions so try to budget your time accordingly.

Do we have to go in person?

Nope. Premarital counseling is just as effective online as it is in person. For your convenience and accessibility, I offer coaching online in the US & Canada.

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