Preparing for a lasting marriage
How Pre-Marital Counseling and the Prepare/Enrich Assessment Can Help
Yay, you are engaged! As you prepare for your big day, it’s also important to prepare for your future together as a married couple. While planning your wedding can be exciting and fun, investing in premarital counseling can ensure you and your partner are a true team with a strong foundation. Keep reading to learn how pre-marital counseling can help establish healthy habits and strengthen your relationship.
Premarital counseling is designed to help you as a couple establish a strong foundation for a healthy and lasting relationship and prepare for the inevitable challenges long-term relationships face. At its core, pre-marital counseling is all about communication. Liminal Space Consulting provides you and your partner with a safe and supportive environment to discuss the strengths and growth areas of your relationship and future together. The goal of pre-marital counseling is to increase effective communication and conflict-resolution skills so that together you can navigate the ups and downs of married life.
Here at Liminal Space Consulting, Analisa uses the Prepare/Enrich (P/E) Assessment. It is a widely used research-based tool (originating in Minnesota!) that helps couples identify and address potential issues in their relationship. The P/E assessment is taken online and covers a range of topics including communication, conflict resolution, finances, and more. After completing the assessment, you will receive a customized report that helps you understand your unique strengths and growth areas as a couple. This report is then used in your premarital counseling sessions (online or in-person) to guide discussions and help you develop the skills you need to build a strong and lasting relationship.
Here are some insights on just how valuable using the P/E Assessment can be:
Couples who took the P/E Assessment identified potential areas of conflict more accurately than couples who did not take the assessment.
Couples who take the P/E Assessment report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. According to a study by the Journal of Family Psychology, couples who participated in premarital counseling using the P/E Assessment reported higher levels of relationship satisfaction than couples who did not receive counseling.
Couples who use the P/E Assessment are more likely to stay together. According to a study by the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, couples who completed premarital counseling using the P/E Assessment were 31% less likely to divorce or separate.
If you're considering premarital counseling, the Prepare Enrich Assessment is worth exploring.
As you plan your wedding, remember that investing in your future together is as important as planning the big day. Pre-marital counseling can help you establish healthy habits and strengthen your relationship. Using the Prepare/Enrich Assessment in your premarital counseling can help you and your partner build a stronger, more satisfying relationship. Analisa can identify potential problem areas, help you communicate more effectively, and provide valuable insights to help you navigate married life's challenges. For more information on premarital counseling and to get scheduled, please visit our Premarital Counseling page for more information
This post by Analisa originally appeared on liminalspacecounseling.com on 2/23/2023
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