Premarital Counseling
Build a solid foundation for a thriving marriage
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You are getting married in Chicago and can’t wait for the big day
You are so excited to get married and can’t wait for the big day. So much to plan for, venues, vendors, invitations, the first dance!
You want this day to be not just “your day” but also your partner’s, where both of you are giving input and collaborating to create a memorable celebration of your love. However, the pressures related to the many decisions involved in making this day what you have always dreamed of are highlighting the relationship dynamics between you and your partner. You are more aware of areas where you make a great team, but also of issues that frustrate you.
Wedding planning is exciting, but it can also be stressful
Wedding stress is starting to creep in and concerns around expectations from one another, reconciling differences in personality and communication are coming up more. You are beginning to wonder how this will translate into your marriage and are feeling wedding planning anxiety as you move through this significant life change, both individually and as a couple.
You not only want to manage the wedding planning stress but you want to start your marriage with a foundation of good communication, boundaries and values. You want support to have some of the hard conversations that you might otherwise avoid like dealing with your in-laws, finances, or talking about sex and intimacy. Everything is welcomed to be explored so you can come together and build an even greater bond in the beginning stages of your marriage.
Navigating change in premarital counseling as you prepare for marriage
I am so glad that you are here and look forward to helping you and your partner during this season of preparation!
My name is Lisaura, and as a licensed counselor and dance therapist, I am passionate about acknowledging and moving through life transitions with intentionality. Life changes, even positive ones can oftentimes be difficult. Through premarital counseling, I can help you and your fiancé navigate your experience of change and feel more grounded and stable as you prepare for marriage.
The couples I work with experience a comforting and calming environment where each person feels supported in being vulnerable with one another. Where their concerns are expressed and listened to with curiosity and compassion, instead of judgment.
Build on your strengths and grow as a couple in premarital counseling
Together through premarital counseling, we will build on your strengths as partners as well as openly discuss your differences and concerns.
To provide a “snapshot” of where you are as a couple and gain useful information about your relationship, you and your fiancé will be invited to complete an online assessment. But don’t worry, there is no right or wrong answer whatsoever! We will use the information gathered to explore the areas where you shine as a couple and those that may need some extra attention.
You will be equipped with helpful tools to support your communication, manage conflict, and increase your connection to one another. As a dance therapist, I can also help you and your fiancé increase affection and intimacy through partner movement and supportive contact.
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In premarital counseling, I use the PREPARE/ENRICH program, which provides a structured platform where relevant areas of the relationship are identified and reviewed during approximately 6-8 sessions after an online assessment is completed.
But don’t worry, there is no right or wrong answer!
The assessment does not predict chances of relational success or failure. The intention of the assessment is to provide a “snapshot” of where you are as a couple, giving you useful and valuable information about your relationship.
Areas of discussion can include relationship dynamics, sexual and marriage expectations, finances, major stressors, spiritual beliefs, and family relationships among others.
Schedule a free consultation for premarital counseling in Chicago
If you are ready to dive in, build on your strengths as a couple, and establish deep roots for a thriving marriage contact me! Schedule your FREE 15-minute phone consultation today and discover how working with a dance therapist in Chicago can prepare you for the “I do’s” and beyond.
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