When you and your partner begin premarital counseling, your counselor will want to get to know you both as well as your relationship. In order to accomplish this, they will ask questions around the following:
- Common interests and activities
- Marital expectations
- Budget and Finance
- Children and parenting
- Intimacy
If there is a particular area that they feel needs to be explored further (for example, you note that you and your partner have very different spending habits and views on money), they’ll guide the conversation in the given direction.
Premarital Therapists in Lynchburg
Premarital counseling can give you a neutral third party location to discuss any issues that may arise during the wedding planning. Also, it is your chance to discuss what the marriage will look like after the wedding: We cannot stress enough how important this is.
When choosing an officiant for your wedding, some will require that you undergo premarital counseling before they perform your wedding. Sometimes, you will conduct the premarital counseling directly with the officiant, and in other cases you will have your choice of where to have the counseling done.
If you have the choice, considering Thriveworks is a wonderful option. We are experienced and skilled in walking couples through this exciting and important time of preparation for wedded bliss. Reach out today to schedule.
When Should We Begin Premarital Counseling?
There is no right or wrong time to begin a relationship with Thriveworks Lynchburg Premarital Counseling. Couples can benefit from these sessions whether they’ve been together for five months or 50 years.
When you are planning a wedding, new and surprising issues arise that neither member of the relationship may be prepared for. Also, some couples worry that if they partake in premarital counseling, it absolutely means that they must get married. This is certainly not the case. We can help couples figure out if marriage is the right step for them. Sometimes, at the end of our time with a couple, everyone has agreed that marriage is not in the best interest of anyone at that time. If that is the case, we can help both members of the relationship to move forward, or to continue to work on their relationship, with the goal of a possible wedding in the distant future. We have no hidden agenda. We want whatever outcome is best for you.
Topics for Discussion in Premarital Counseling
There are so many issues to discuss when building a marriage (and, possibly, a new family together). Taking the time to learn more about marriage and the upcoming issues proves the level of care you have for your relationship.
The professionals at Thriveworks Lynchburg Premarital Counseling will help you and your partner discuss many of these in advance, including:
- Common interests and leisure activities
- Role expectations
- Communication styles
- Religion and worship attendance
- Household duties and expectations
- Budget and finance
- Children and parenting styles
- Public or private Education
- Sexuality and Intimacy
- Needs for space and privacy
- Where the family unit will reside
- Finances and debt
- Occupations and careers
- Holiday expectations and travel
- Relationships with extended family and in-laws
Scheduling Premarital Counseling at Thriveworks Lynchburg
Choosing Thriveworks Lynchburg for your premarital counseling should be an easy decision. We are experts in our field. We are educated and experienced leaders in the community, and we are ready to put our expertise to work for you.
We want to be ready when you are, and usually have appointments available within the week for new clients. We also offer evening and weekend sessions, provide in-person and online care options, accept most major insurances, and offer additional benefits.
We are ready when you are. Reach out today to schedule.
