Engaged? And noticing that you and your partner may not agree on all aspects of your relationship?

Celebrant-referred? Many of my clients first visited their minister or other celebrant and issues arose that prompted their celebrant to suggest premarital counseling.

First there is "I do" and then there is "We will."

Hyperfocus on the wedding is pretty typical. There are many decisions to make about the details of the showers, the prenuptial parties, and the multitude of fine points about creating the perfect wedding. This is what I call the "I do" part: the wedding event.  

Then there's BEING MARRIED, that starts just after "I do." This is the "We will!" part: the rest-of-your-life process after marriage.

Some couples notice that, as they plan, they do get to know each other even better than they thought they did - and may find frequent opportunities to successfully use their conflict resolution skills! 

For other couples, this planning time highlights some basic disagreements causing additional stress and revealing their struggle to resolve problems well together.

PREPARE FOR THE "WE WILL" WHILE YOU ARE PLANNING THE "I DO'S"

Premarital counseling will help you set the foundation for a lifetime of solid communication and mutual understanding.

There are two ways we can do premarital work together:

Premarital Program: Series of 5 sessions with a Letter of Completion as needed

~ Increases self- and partner-awareness and enhances communication

~ Briefly explores family processes that lead you to the beliefs and expectations you have for your relationship

~ Covers the TOPICS ALL COUPLES SHOULD DISCUSS BEFORE THEY MARRY - but very often, do not

OR

Premarital Counseling: Couples Therapy

~ Focuses on communication and conflict resolution

~ Helps the two of you work through solutions to problems that appear as you prepare to build the rest of your life together

~ Increases insight into the basis of your relationship concerns

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or to schedule an appointment:

Telephone: 843-271-4771

Email: jbsayreLMFT@gmail.com