What is Premarital counseling?
- Stephanie I
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Interested in premarital counseling? Continue reading to learn more about it. Stay Golden Therapy Provided services in the KCMO metro.
Who is it for?
Premarital counseling is for people that are engaged and looking to make a long term relationship commitment. They will address issues before becoming serious concerns.
What if we aren’t engaged yet?
Some couples come in for pre-engagement counseling. They will explore their relationship and decide if, and when, they want to take that next step of commitment.
What can we expect from premarital counseling?
At Stay Golden Therapy, we use the Prepare/Enrich program to guide couples through the premarital counseling program. Couples will take an assessment that provides your counselor with in-depth insights into each partner. We meet for a minimum of 6 sessions to explore your relationship and build new skills.
Can we meet more than the 6 sessions?
You are welcome to continue working with your premarital counselor after completing the 6 sessions. Many continue receiving support through the first year of marriage or even transition over to couples therapy work.
Does premarital counseling help couples?
According to a study, those who go through a premarital counseling program lowers the risk for divorce by 31%.
Is premarital counseling the same as couples therapy?
No. Couples therapy can only be provided by a trained mental health professional. Couples address relationship dynamics and processes deeper into their issues.
Anyone can be trained as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator. Premarital counseling focuses on building skills and having important conversations before marriage. At Stay Golden Therapy, your Premarital counseling is provided by a trained couples therapist. This means that if any issues arise they are able to address them in session without having to refer out.
What topics are covered in premarital counseling?
Couples have the chance to explore topics like finances, parenting, in-laws/families backgrounds, relationship habits, intimacy and so much more. We make sure all couples address the topics that many couples experience challenges. Additionally we focus on improving communication and conflict resolution skills. We know every couple is different and has their own concerns that they want to cover, which we try to prioritize in sessions.
What if we are in a "non-traditional" relationship, can we still come to premarital counseling?
Yes, premarital counseling is for anyone wanting to get married and/or build a deeper relationship. We have therapists trained to support the LGBTQAI+ population, non-monogamous relationships, kink / BDSM dynamics, and neurodivergent( ASD, ADHD, PTSD, etc) individuals. We provided a welcoming and open space to all.
Interested in booking a session? We are located in the Kansas City metro and offer in person session or telehealth services.
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