Are you a couple who is looking for pre-maritial counseling?
Have you have been in your relationship for a long time, but you're wanting the opportunity to learn richer ways to communicate with one another to address those "difficult issues"? Maybe you are feeling worried about your commitment because you have heard about the 50% divorce rate. Being pro-active is one of the most important things couples can do. It is vital to your success in your relationship to have the tough discussions about your expectations before you get married, not after.
There are six main areas of conversations a couple needs to have before getting married and though-out the marriage:
1.Finances: How do you handle them?
2.Communication: How do you disagree and problem solve without being disrespectful
3.Intimacy: What are your expectations?
4.In-Laws: What do your families expect from you?
5.Religion and spiritual commitment
6.Children: Do each of you want children?
Pre-martial counseling can put the necessary topics on the table with a neutral professional counselor, so that you make sure you are on the same track and that you respect each other's differences. I am a trained mediator and therapist who has been working with couple's for 10 years. I will bring to you fresh tools for improving communication, making decisions, problem solving, and provide a safe environment to have the uncomfortable conversations.
To Have and To Hold: The Fairytale of never-ending nuptials does live happily every after for some couples.
925-935-7463
Patsy Jabuka, M.A.
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist # 47618
E-Mail: pjabuka@hotmail.com
Offices in Danville and Pleasant Hill, CA
