Premarital counseling is a type of therapy that helps couples prepare for and build a happy, successful marriage. Premarital therapists at Thriveworks in Boca Raton, FL can help couples develop essential communication skills, identify potential conflict areas, and learn how to manage their specific relationship issues.
When you and your partner begin premarital counseling, your counselor will want to get to know you both as well as your relationship. In order to accomplish this, they will ask questions around the following:
- Common interests and activities
- Marital expectations
- Budget and Finance
- Children and parenting
- Intimacy
If there is a particular area that they feel needs to be explored further (for example, you note that you and your partner have very different spending habits and views on money), they’ll guide the conversation in the given direction.
Generally speaking, Thriveworks premarital counseling in Boca Raton typically lasts for 8-10 weeks. This, however, can vary depending on the counselor’s approach as well as the clients’ preferences and needs. For example, some couples might request additional sessions to work through problem areas that they’ve identified in their relationship pre-wedding.
Premarital Counselors in Boca Raton, FL—Palm Beach Therapy
Here at Thriveworks Boca Raton in Palm Beach, FL, our premarital counselors are skilled, caring professionals. They specialize in helping newly engaged couples, as well as those who are still talking about getting married one day.
Even if you and your partner don’t have any obvious issues in your relationship, you can benefit, as part of your premarital counselor’s job is to prepare you for the issues you might run into in the future. So, if you want to bolster your relationship, reach out to Thriveworks Boca Raton in Palm Beach, FL. You can schedule an appointment online or call today by at (561) 285-3503.
Should We Work with a Premarital Counselor?
As we’ve already briefly touched on, premarital counseling can help a wide range of individuals: It can help people who are “non-committal” or fearful of marriage understand where their commitment issues stem from; it can help a couple to work through issues they haven’t been able to get through together, like jealousy or trust issues; and it can help to equip couples with the tools needed to maintain a happy, healthy marriage for many years to come.
Research has shown that premarital counseling can help to curb nerves about marriage and even reduce divorce rates. Remember: You don’t have to have a present problem to benefit from premarital counseling. That said, here are some common topics discussed in premarital counseling:
- Sexual intimacy
- Children and parenting
- Plans for the future
- Communication techniques
- Role expectations
- Budget and financing
- Religion and politics
If you are recently engaged or you want to talk to a professional about the dynamics of marriage before you make this commitment, give Thriveworks Boca Raton in Palm Beach, FL a call today. We’ll gladly set you up with one of our premarital counselors.
Work with a Premarital Counselor at Thriveworks Boca Raton in Palm Beach, FL
The main mission of premarital counseling is to help you and your partner build your relationship further and ready it for the commitment of marriage. Even if you and your partner are happy right now, the reality is that you will face trials and tribulations. A
nd preparing for those now can ensure that you are able to work through those challenges together, coming out an overall stronger couple afterward. We’re ready to start working with you to bolster your relationship and prepare it for the life-long commitment of marriage.
Schedule your session online today or give Thriveworks Boca Raton a call at (561) 285-3503.
