Pre-Marital Counseling

In marriage, we often carry expectations, whether fully aware of them or not, and sometimes assume our partner shares them, though that's not always the case. Investing time early on to uncover these expectations and understand each other better as a couple is invaluable. Through the Gottman Method, we employ tools to assess your relationship, pinpoint your collective strengths, and equip you with the skills and strategies necessary to navigate conflicts effectively. Here's how the process unfolds...

Introduction to Gottman Checkup: We start with the Gottman Checkup assessment tool, which is based on the work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, who've been researching couples for over 40 years. This online assessment evaluates various aspects of your relationship, including communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and shared goals.

Administering the Assessment: We'll walk through the process of completing the Gottman Checkup assessment with your partner. This typically involves answering a series of questions individually about your relationship dynamics, communication styles, and areas of strength and growth.

Interpreting the Results: Once the assessment is completed, we'll interpret the results and what they reveal about your relationship. We'll explore areas of strength and areas for improvement, identifying patterns and dynamics that may impact your relationship satisfaction and long-term success.

Facilitating Discussion: Using the assessment as a guide, we'll facilitate open and honest discussions between you and your partner about various aspects of your relationship. This may include exploring your communication styles, conflict management strategies, emotional connection, and shared values.

Developing Relationship Skills: Based on the assessment findings, we'll provide you with practical tools and strategies to strengthen your relationship skills. This may involve learning effective communication techniques, practicing active listening, enhancing emotional intelligence, and building intimacy and trust. (It would be great if they taught us this stuff in school, but they don't!)

Addressing Concerns and Challenges: If the assessment uncovers specific areas of concern or challenges in your relationship, we'll work with you to address them constructively. We'll explore underlying issues, identify potential solutions, and develop action plans to foster growth and improvement.

Follow-Up and Support: Throughout the pre-marital counseling process, we'll provide ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement as you work towards strengthening your relationship. We'll be here to answer questions, address concerns, and provide additional resources as needed.

Pre-marital counseling helps encourage you to do more of what's working as well as to head off potential issues before they become long-term problems. Get a head-start on your best possible marriage by reaching out today. You can take the first step right now.