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PREMARITAL COUNSELING
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Premarital counseling is specifically designed for engaged couples who want to begin their marriage by laying a strong foundation and asking important questions before saying, "I do." This is highly recommended for all engaged couples.
Couples will take an online questionnaire and receive a hard copy of their results and a workbook. The custom workbook will be used during sessions and for homework. It is recommended that couples commit to 6-10 weekly sessions.
Why Premarital Counseling is Important
Premarital counseling offers couples a valuable opportunity to prepare for the lifelong commitment of marriage by identifying strengths, potential challenges, and areas for growth.
Research has shown that couples who engage in premarital counseling reduce their risk of divorce by up to 30% by fostering better communication, improving conflict resolution skills, and addressing key issues before they become major problems. Premarital counseling helps couples enter marriage with a solid foundation, increased awareness of their relationship dynamics, and a deeper understanding of each other's expectations. This process can set couples up for long-term success and satisfaction in their marriage.
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What We Cover
Every couple completes a Prepare/Enrich online assessment that informs their sessions. The questions are based on each couple’s unique background and are tailored for previous marriage, children, age, living arrangement, and more. Couples feel accurately represented when taking their premarital assessment, and topics include:
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Communication & Conflict Resolution: Learning how to express oneself and handle disagreements.
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Finances: Exploring financial expectations, budgeting habits, and money management as a couple.
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Personality Dynamics: Understanding how personality similarities and differences impact relationship dynamics.
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Family Backgrounds: Discussing family histories and how they shape perspectives on relationships.
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Spiritual Beliefs: Aligning spiritual values, religious practices, and faith-based expectations in marriage.
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Sex & Intimacy: Learning how to honor one another and understand shared needs during intimate times.
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Why Premarital Counseling is Important
Premarital counseling offers couples a valuable opportunity to prepare for the lifelong commitment of marriage by identifying strengths, potential challenges, and areas for growth.
Research has shown that couples who engage in premarital counseling reduce their risk of divorce by up to 30% by fostering better communication, improving conflict resolution skills, and addressing key issues before they become major problems. Premarital counseling helps couples enter marriage with a solid foundation, increased awareness of their relationship dynamics, and a deeper understanding of each other's expectations.
Why Prepare/Enrich is the Standard
Prepare/Enrich has become the gold standard in premarital counseling because it's backed by extensive research and customized to each couple's unique situation.
Its focus areas, like communication, flexibility, conflict resolution, and personality compatibility, are research-backed predictors of a happy marriage. The program includes practical, skill-building exercises to strengthen the couple's relationship by improving assertive communication, active listening, and teamwork.
Prepare/Enrich's research-based approach makes it a trusted tool for couples and counselors alike.
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