Premarital counseling aims to help you build a strong foundation formarriage.
These are some of thetypes of therapya premarital counselor may use.
Gottman Method
The Gottman Method, developed by Drs.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally focused therapy, developed by Drs.
Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg, is a form of short-term therapy.
Psychodynamic Couples Therapy
Psychodynamiccouples therapy examines the underlying issues that motivate interaction cycles.
These questionnaires can help your counselor identify your strengths, weaknesses, areas of compatibility, and potentialproblem areas.
Below are some aspects premarital counseling can help with.
A 2012 study found that couples who engaged in premarital counseling reported higher levels of satisfaction in their relationship.
Couples tend to seek therapy when they are in crisis and the relationship is constrained.
This can make it easier for you and your partner to work together to solve your issues.
Couples therapy will often uncover unexpected personal reactions and experiences that have been well buried.
For instance, not wanting to have children could be a dealbreaker for one of you.
Local and state mental health agencies also often have resources you’re free to turn to.
A counselor can help guide you through these discussions so that they are productive.
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