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 Colorado Springs 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.
Congratulations on your engagement! How exciting! I’m sure your mind is racing with a list of things to do and your emotions may be all over the place – a bit scared, nervous, joyful – all mixed up together.
Planning a wedding can be exciting, but also draining and stressful. With so many decisions to be made, it can be tough on anyone in any relationship. Thinking past the wedding, to married life, brings about another set of decisions and changes, which can also create apprehension and stress.
Even the most happy and prepared couples, will find benefit in premarital counseling. Sometimes, a pastor or priest may require counseling before they agree to perform the wedding ceremony. Other times, couples will choose premarital counseling to set themselves up for success. Either way, couples find it helpful.
A Colorado Springs Thriveworks premarital counselor will facilitate a discussion with you and your partner, discussing some the following items:
- Expectations for household duties
- Communication styles
- Religion/Spiritual practices and attendance
- Finances
- Children/Parenting and discipline styles
- Intimacy Expectations
- Expectations of personal space and time
- Location and type of home
- Relationships with family members
This list can be overwhelming! Many of these items will surface in one way or another during the first year of marriage. It’s helpful and wise to discuss these topics in a calm and unrushed manner, so that when the situation arises, you’ll both know what to expect which will reduce the stress of the situation. Planning ahead for these possible contention points can set your marriage up for success.
Why Choose Colorado Springs Thriveworks?
Our trained professionals genuinely care about their clients. They are honored to have the opportunity to get to know you and your partner. Through individualized meetings, you’ll be able to discuss topics important to you. Using tools, such as assessments, they can identify strengths in the relationship and areas of possible struggle. Identifying and talking about these possible triggers can go a long way in problem prevention. We believe that premarital counseling is one of the most beneficial decisions you can make – it helps to set your marriage up for success.
At Thriveworks premarital counseling Colorado Springs, you’ll find that our providers are genuine, flexible, responsive, on time and available.
You’ll enjoy our complimentary coffee and tea while you relax in our waiting room. However, you won’t be there for long, since 97% of our appointments begin on time. Our offices are modern and comfortable – providing a setting for a relaxed and enjoyable session.
We know that you have several choices when looking for a premarital counselor. You can feel confident in your choice of Colorado Springs Thriveworks. Call 719-266-3919
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