premarital counseling prepares you for beyond the wedding day

This is designed for couples who seek premarital counseling. This premarital counseling series consists of eight sessions, preferably weekly or one every other week. Sessions are one-on-one between the couple and the counselor. (Optional 2-session unit on the Blended Family and Step-parenting can be added on.)

Contents

  1. Getting to know you

    • Spiritual Inventory

    • Expectations

    • Goals

  2. Communication, Part 1

    • Positive communication techniques

  3. Communication, Part 2

    • Negative communication patterns

    • The four major communication destroyers

    • Conflict resolution

  4. Communication, Part 3

    • Negative communication patterns, continued

    • Chronic disagreement

    • Equity Theory

  5. Family of Origin

    • Genogram

    • Generational blessings and curses

  6. Intimacy

    • Spiritual intimacy

    • Physical intimacy

  7. Expectations and Forgiveness, Part 1

    • Money

    • Children

    • Gender roles

  8. Expectations and Forgiveness, Part 2

    • Forgiveness

Homework -- There are reading assignments and exercises. The reading is very beneficial and is highly recommended.

Attention Pastors

Ask us how you can refer couples into this program: 1-888-283-4220.