counseling & coaching
FOR THOSE IN A RELATIONSHIP OR WISHING THEY WERE
licensed associate marriage & family therapist
Did you know the divorce rate is still 50%? Premarital counseling is actually a fun process and it's a great way to learn more about each other before you get married! You can find most of your questions answered in my Benefits of Premarital Counseling handout and if you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would love to hear from you!
{premarital counseling}
PREMARITAL COUNSELING is important to the success of your marriage because you aren't just preparing for the wedding, you're preparing for a lifetime together!
You may be thinking...
And, statistics show that couples who live together first actually have a higher rate of divorce than those who don't!
This isn't meant to scare you, just to inform you. Believing that you and your fiance are the exceptional couple is a great start, but doing something to keep it that way is truly special! And, my program qualifies you for $70 discount on your MN marriage license.
*Download my Benefits of Premarital Counseling handout for answers to many Frequently Asked Questions about my program.
{my program}
I am a certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator and Trainer and I utilize the PREPARE tool for my premarital counseling program. So, what the heck is PREPARE and what does that mean? Good question!
I am trained to use this program with my engaged couples and I also train other therapists and pastors to use it with their couples. Here's what's involved:
PHONE 612.250.4577
EMAIL info@theloveyouwant.com
Day & Evening Appoinments Available
{engagement coaching}
If you're here, you're probably recently engaged or wishing you were. Waiting for your partner to propose or wondering if your relationship is headed in the right direction is such a frustrating and overwhelming time in your life.
ENGAGEMENT COACHING is helpful for setting expectations with your partner about your future and for determining if you're both on the same page. Marriage is a huge commitment and something you both have to be certain about if you want it to be successful. I will help you communicate with one another about any hesitations, concerns or doubts that may be present in your relationship, but are so hard to talk about at home.
{wedding stress coaching}
~ Are you planning a wedding and turning into BRIDEZILLA?
~ Are your parents or soon to be in-laws driving you crazy?
~ Is your fiance not participating in the planning process and you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated instead of excited?
If you're planning a wedding, you're likely stressed out. This is supposed to be the happiest time in your life but it's not! Maybe you're dealing with controlling or divorced parents, unorganized bridesmaids or groomsmen, a difficult sibling or uninvolved friends? Any of these issues can turn a normal person into a crazy, stressed out bride or groom!
Seeking help during this time can feel overwhelming (and you have enough of that, right?). With all you have to do, taking care of YOU often gets put on the backburner. Meeting with me gives you some "you" time to figure out what's important, what "you" really need and how to prioritize all that you need to do.
I also meet with:
Grooms
Brides & Moms (or both parents)
Brides & Grooms w/ parents
Parents
{engagement books & resources}
Emotionally Engaged:
A Bride's Guide to Surviving the "Happiest" Time of Her Life
by Allison Moir-Smith
The Conscious Bride:
Women Unveil Their True Feelings About Getting Hitched
by Sheryl Paul