Marriage Preparation

If you take a trip to your nearest book store (if they still exist where you live) or even a grocery store’s “magazine aisle” you will more than likely find a plethora of magazines with glamorous titles such as:

“Weddings”
“Southern Bride”
“Bridal Guide”
“Country Wedding”
“Bride”
“Black Bride Magazine”
“Rent My Wedding”
“Brides”
“Munaluchi Bride”
and more…

I have yet to find any magazines that showcase, “Marriage” or “Preparing for Marriage”

My hope for you is to have a great wedding day…but more importantly than striving and saving for the “perfect day”, my greatest hope for you is that you have a successful, happy and holy marriage that will outlast your wedding day.

Preparing for the day is fine…but preparing for the decades is far better!

Prepare/Enrich is a widely used premarital counseling program and platform designed to help couples prepare for marriage, strengthen their relationship, and enhance marital satisfaction by identifying and improving areas of strength and weakness. Every marriage has strengths and weaknesses, because we are all flawed humans…so we are all in the club. There is nothing wrong with our strengths or weaknesses…it’s what we do with them that matters.

Below is brief overview of my process to help your relationship have the best chance to thrive and be successful for the long run:

  • Overview of Prepare/Enrich: Prepare/Enrich is an evidence-based assessment and counseling program that helps couples explore and understand their relationship dynamics, identify areas of strength and growth, and develop skills to build a strong and resilient marriage. The program consists of an online assessment, followed by feedback sessions with a trained and certified facilitator, where couples receive personalized insights and guidance based on their assessment results.
  • Common Challenges with Premarital Counseling: Those who start premarital counseling may face various challenges, including:
    • Resistance or reluctance from one or both partners to engage in counseling.
    • Unrealistic expectations or misconceptions about marriage and counseling.
    • Cultural or religious differences that influence attitudes toward marriage and counseling.
    • Time constraints or logistical barriers to attending counseling sessions.
    • Difficulty addressing sensitive or challenging topics, such as finances or family dynamics.
  • Topics Addressed in Premarital Counseling: Premarital counseling covers a wide range of topics essential for building a strong foundation for marriage, including:
    • Communication skills and conflict resolution
    • Expectations and roles in marriage
    • Financial management and budgeting
    • Intimacy and sexual compatibility
    • Family dynamics and in-law relationships
    • Values, goals, and priorities
    • Spiritual beliefs and practices
    • Stress management and coping strategies
    • Parenting styles, beliefs and values
    • Blended Family challenges
    • Other topis and situations unique to the couple
  • What Makes Premarital Counseling Successful: Successful premarital counseling is characterized by:
    • Openness and willingness from both partners to engage in the process.
    • Commitment to personal growth and relationship development.
    • Effective communication and active participation in counseling sessions.
    • Willingness to address and resolve conflicts constructively.
    • Integration of feedback and implementation of recommended strategies.
    • Regular practice and reinforcement of skills learned in counseling.
    • Alignment with shared values, goals, and priorities.
  • How I Can Help: I utilize Prepare/Enrich to provide couples with personalized insights and guidance tailored to your unique relationship dynamics. By integrating biblical principles and teachings into premarital counseling, I offer couples a faith-based perspective on marriage preparation, emphasizing God’s design for marriage, love, and partnership. Through prayer, scripture reflection, and spiritual guidance, couples can deepen their understanding of God’s plan for their relationship and lay a solid foundation for a Christ-centered marriage. I offer couples a supportive and empowering environment to explore, learn, and grow together as they prepare for the journey of marriage.

Please visit the Prepare-Enrich website for additional information by clicking HERE