Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding! This is an exciting time that will involve many discussions about plans and decisions for the wedding day. In the midst of preparing for your special day, I believe it is even more important for couples to spend time planning for all the days that will follow.
Marriage planning can often be overshadowed by wedding planning; therefore, I encourage couples to invest time in pre-marital counseling to increase awareness about each other and learn skills that will make for an easier transition to married life.
I am a certified facilitator for the Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) Assessment. You can learn more about SYMBIS by watching this video.
I recommend for all the couples I see in pre-marital counseling to complete this valuable assessment. In our sessions together, we will use this data to help accomplish the following objectives:
- Identify strengths and growth areas for your relationship
- Explore your opinions about issues common to marriage (finances, communication, etc.)
- Learn skills to help you assertively ask for what you want and need, negotiate differences, and resolve conflict effectively
I am passionate about healthy marriages and enjoy working with couples who are about to join their lives together. Taking time now to learn more about yourself, your future spouse, and what it takes to have a successful marriage should prove to be a very wise investment!
If you would like more information about SYMBIS, or would like to discuss more about pre-marital counseling, please contact me at 818-577-3015.
Best wishes for your wedding day and marriage!