Pre-Marital Counselling
First of all, congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Getting yourselves ready for life together is exciting and transformative, but it can also bring up a wide range of challenges and emotions. Pre-marital counselling is an excellent step that you and your partner can take to learn to support each other as you embark on your journey.
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Pre-marital counselling gives you the opportunity to foster intimacy, improve communication skills, learn to manage tricky situations, develop the ability to navigate finances, and adjust expectations of marriage so you can each enjoy a happy and fulfilling life together.
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This program is inclusive and adaptable for couples of all faiths, sexual-orientations, races, genders, and family histories.
Pre-Marital Counselling Program
Sunnyside Psychotherapy's pre-marital counselling program takes roughly ten weeks to complete.
This is a chance for couples to explore all different aspects of their relationship, and to come to a clear answer of what their expectations are for their marriage. The intended outcome of the program is for a couple to shape the future they hope for, and to build clear strategies to get their all while developing a foundation of understanding between each partner.
We will work together to facilitate open and direct dialogue that can identify potential conflicts and find ways of negotiating compromises and ways forward that will ultimately strengthen your bond.
Pre-marital counselling is not just for couples facing issues in their relationships, it is for any couple looking to proactively work on their relationship in preparation for marriage, cohabitation,.
Elements of the Program
4. Working With Conflicts
Build an arsenal of useful tools to resolve conflict in a healthy and respectful way before they snowball into bigger issues.
5. Managing Expectations
Understand your own and each other's expectations for your relationship, and create your shared vision for your future, from careers to family planning.
6. Family Dynamics
Understand how your family and its history may impact your relationship, and how to effectively move through those challenges.
1. Improving Communication & Trust
Learn how to communicate openly with honesty and empathy for each other, and strengthen your trust through discussions that promote transparency.
2. Money Matters
Develop a solid financial foundation and plan together to make sure you are both on the same page for money management.
3. Sex & Intimacy
Explore how to keep the spark alive and maintain emotional and physical intimacy through all stages of life in your relationship.
