What is Pre-Marriage Preparation or Premarital Counseling?

According to smartmoney.com, the average wedding now costs $23,657. Yet, few couples leave room in their budgets for marriage preparation. Investing in pre marriage preparation or counseling is one of the best investments a couple can make prior to marriage. With a nationwide divorce rate around 50%, the possiblity of a couple experiencing relationship problems that may lead to a divorce is high. Estimates on the average cost of a divorce in the United States range from $15,000 to $30,000. Premarital preparation can reduce the divorce rate by 30%.

Traditional pre marriage counseling involves meeting with a counselor for several sessions to discuss marriage expectations and learning valuable relationship skills. Another option is the PREPARE/ENRICH program. Couples complete an online assessment that identifies a couple's strength and growth areas. Following the assessment, the couple meets with a certified PREPARE/ENRICH counselor for several feedback sessions. During these sessions the couple will learn to understand the results of the online assessment and learn valuable relationship skills. The Relationship Resource Center offers both premarital counseling and the PREPARE/ENRICH program. Please contact us if you would like more information about pre marriage counseling and preparation. For more information about the PREPARE/ENRICH program, visit the PREPARE/ENRICH Marriage and Premarital Counseling website.

Pre-Marriage/Premarital Counseling at The Relationship Resource Center | Professional Counseling Services in the Rockford, IL Metro Area

PREPARE/ENRICH helps couples to:

• Explore factors that lead to relationship longevity
• Strengthen their communication skills
• Identify areas of stress and resolve conflicts
• Comfortably discuss financial issues
• Establish personal, couple, and family goals
• Understand and appreciate personality differences