WHY DO PREMARITAL COUNSELING ?
Because you can reduce your risk of divorce by 30%.
It's so interesting that when you're getting married, there is so much preparation for the ceremony - the dress, flowers, location, guest list, invitations, food, music .... but little to no preparing the relationship for the marriage. Preparing for marriage itself is important, so important that it has been found to reduce the rate of divorce by 30%. Premarital counseling, coaching, and education are investments in the ongoing process of your relationship and your future together as a married couple, investments you need to consider as much as the marriage ceremony, if not more. This is marriage after all!
No need to go it all alone, I have you covered. Using a personalized assessment at the beginning of your premarital journey will provide you with a clear view of your relationship. This tailored approach will allow you to get to know each other as a couple on a deeper level, and your own 'self' and will make counseling feel safe and easy.
WHAT IF YOU'RE ALREADY MARRIED?
Because healthy marriages don't just happen...they are built.
Married couples who take part in enrichment activities are more likely to have a satisfying marriage. A crisis doesn't need to happen before a married couple can benefit.
Marriage has many seasons and each couple I work with is in a different place. An objective assessment tool provides insights that bring into focus the conversations that need to happen to begin something new, deepen the connection and create forward movement - creating a more conscious connection as individuals and as a couple.
WHY DO RELATIONSHIP CHECK-UP'S?
Because relationships and marriage benefit from regular, periodic check-ups.
It's no different than going to your dentist or doctor regularly to assess the health of your teeth and body. Being in a relationship where parenting, career, family responsibilities, health, and the wear-and-tear of everyday life in general, impacts the vibrancy, resiliancy and intimacy of relationships. Over time, couples often lose the ability and desire to talk about their relationship. Reignite connection, intimacy, desire, romance, and commitment with Relationship Checkup.
WHAT DOES PARENTING HAVE TO DO WITH THIS ?
Because the children need great parents.
After a couple has a child, we have seen time and time again the marital satisfaction will likely decrease. We also know it is completely normal for each partner to approach parenting differently, which can cause stress on the relationship. Parenting takes a toll on a marriage. Don't let parenting ware down your marriage. I help couples see parenting as a way to grow closer together, even though parenting is complicated. Let me guide you in how to find the balance in being both parent and partner. You can become more confident, compassionate, caring and creative in a shared parenting vision with new parenting skills that are grounded in conscious parenting styles.
WHY DO PREMARITAL COUNSELING ?
Because you can reduce your risk of divorce by 30%.
It's so interesting that when you're getting married, there is so much preparation for the ceremony - the dress, flowers, location, guest list, invitations, food, music .... but little to no preparing the relationship for the marriage. Preparing for marriage itself is important, so important that it has been found to reduce the rate of divorce by 30%. Premarital counseling, coaching, and education are investments in the ongoing process of your relationship and your future together as a married couple, investments you need to consider as much as the marriage ceremony, if not more. This is marriage after all!
No need to go it all alone, I have you covered. Using a personalized assessment at the beginning of your premarital journey will provide you with a clear view of your relationship. This tailored approach will allow you to get to know each other as a couple on a deeper level, and your own 'self' and will make counseling feel safe and easy.
WHAT IF YOU'RE ALREADY MARRIED?
Because healthy marriages don't just happen...they are built.
Married couples who take part in enrichment activities are more likely to have a satisfying marriage. A crisis doesn't need to happen before a married couple can benefit.
Marriage has many seasons and each couple I work with is in a different place. An objective assessment tool provides insights that bring into focus the conversations that need to happen to begin something new, deepen the connection and create forward movement - creating a more conscious connection as individuals and as a couple.
WHY DO RELATIONSHIP CHECK-UP'S?
Because relationships and marriage benefit from regular, periodic check-ups.
It's no different than going to your dentist or doctor regularly to assess the health of your teeth and body. Being in a relationship where parenting, career, family responsibilities, health, and the wear-and-tear of everyday life in general, impacts the vibrancy, resiliancy and intimacy of relationships. Over time, couples often lose the ability and desire to talk about their relationship. Reignite connection, intimacy, desire, romance, and commitment with Relationship Checkup.
WHAT DOES PARENTING HAVE TO DO WITH THIS ?
Because the children need great parents.
After a couple has a child, we have seen time and time again the marital satisfaction will likely decrease. We also know it is completely normal for each partner to approach parenting differently, which can cause stress on the relationship. Parenting takes a toll on a marriage. Don't let parenting ware down your marriage. I help couples see parenting as a way to grow closer together, even though parenting is complicated. Let me guide you in how to find the balance in being both parent and partner. You can become more confident, compassionate, caring and creative in a shared parenting vision with new parenting skills that are grounded in conscious parenting styles.
WHAT DOES THIS WORK INCLUDE ?
As a couple, you attend a series of individualized sessions with your partner to deepen your understanding of each other and learn/practice specific tools to improve relational skills for long-term success.
Over the last 30 years, the PREPARE/ENRICH relationship assessment has empowered and energized more than 3 million couples. It is the #1 relationship inventory and couples assessment tool.
Each person completes the PREPARE/ENRICH online assessment prior to the first session.
The report will show specific areas of strength, as well as areas where more growth is needed. Couples complete 5-8 sessions to do the work required to have a strong and healthy relationship, based on personal, holistic and comprehensive information (relationship map).
As a couple, you attend a series of individualized sessions with your partner to deepen your understanding of each other and learn/practice specific tools to improve relational skills for long-term success.
- an online assessment of 12 relationship categories
- specific exercises designed to improve your relational interactions and communication
- how to face conflict and manage stressors and triggers while deepening your understanding of the other
- how to resolve conflicts using the Ten Step Model
- family of origin issues, core beliefs, attachment issues and other areas of importance
- financial beliefs, planning and budgeting
- relationship vision with personal, couple and family goals
- knowing personality differences, each other's 'parts', feelings and coping strategies
- hours for pre-marital preparation requirement (if you are needing that from your church)
- what it takes to sustain a deep, healthy, loving, and enduring relationship
Over the last 30 years, the PREPARE/ENRICH relationship assessment has empowered and energized more than 3 million couples. It is the #1 relationship inventory and couples assessment tool.
Each person completes the PREPARE/ENRICH online assessment prior to the first session.
The report will show specific areas of strength, as well as areas where more growth is needed. Couples complete 5-8 sessions to do the work required to have a strong and healthy relationship, based on personal, holistic and comprehensive information (relationship map).
Customized for each CoupleThe questions are based on each couple's personal history and background and are tailored for previous marriage, children, age, living arrangement, and more. Couples feel safe and accurately seen when taking this online assessment.
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Reflects Your RelationshipCouples often approach their relationship with rose-colored glasses, assuming everything will be fine because they are in love. Prepare-Enrich helps couples see a holistic snapshot of their relationship, so a real conversation can begin about important areas to be explored and strengthened before saying "WE DO".
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