Premarital Counseling

Premarital counseling can help couples who are planning to get married to develop a deeper understanding of each other, iron out differences, and build strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What are the benefits of premarital counseling?

Premarital counseling can help couples:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of each other’s strengths and weaknesses
  • Learn how to communicate effectively
  • Resolve conflict in a healthy way
  • Set realistic expectations for marriage
  • Develop a shared vision for their future
  • Build a strong foundation for a lasting marriage
PREPARE/ENRICH PROGRAM.
Shawn Chrisman offers premarital counseling for opposite-sex and same-sex couples using the PREPARE/ENRICH premarital assessment curriculum, together with six one-hour feedback sessions. PREPARE/ENRICH has existed for over 30 years, used with over 3 million couples, and is the number one premarital inventory and couples assessment tool available. This customized online assessment identifies a couple’s strengths and growth areas.

How does the PREPARE/EENRICH process work?

1. Contact Shawn at 214.706.0508 to discuss which PREPARE/ENRICH assessment is appropriate for your relationship.

2. Take a 30-45 minute online inventory.

3. Meet as a couple with Shawn for six one-hour private and confidential sessions*.  In these sessions, we discuss the assessment findings and work through exercises developed to highlight the existing relationship strengths, increase relationship skills, and identify areas of relationship growth. The areas you and Shawn will cover in your work together include the following:

·Explore strength and growth areas

·Strengthen communication skills

·Identify and manage major stressors

·Resolve conflict using the Ten Step Model

·Develop a more balanced relationship

·Discuss financial planning and budgeting

·Establish personal, couple and family goals

·Understand and appreciate personality differences

·Build emotional intimacy and connection

For more information about PREPARE/ENRICH, please visit www.prepare-enrich.com.

Premarital Counseling in Dallas, Texas