Newly Engaged? Congratulations!
You’re full of hope and madly in love. Your partner is the absolute center of your universe. Of course, you don't have to question how much you love each other. Right now, you are both on the same page, with the same dreams and want the same things. As you prepare to embark on the exciting journey of marriage, it's natural to feel a mix of emotions – joy, anticipation, and perhaps even a hint of uncertainty.
While the prospect of a lifelong commitment can be exhilarating, it's crucial to lay a strong foundation for a successful and lasting union. This is where premarital counseling can be an invaluable investment.
Premarital counseling provides a safe and supportive space for couples to openly discuss their expectations, values, and potential areas of concern before tying the knot.
It equips you with the tools and insights needed to navigate the inevitable challenges that arise in any marriage, ensuring a smoother transition into this new chapter of your lives.
Premarital counseling - Don't let the opportunity to build a solid foundation for your future together pass you by
Through premarital counseling, you and your partner will embark on a journey of self-discovery, open communication, and mutual understanding.
By investing in premarital counseling, you're proactively safeguarding the health and longevity of your marriage, setting yourselves up for a lifetime of love, understanding, and growth as partners.
Take intentional time to talk about:
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Relationship values
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Hopes for the future
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Personal habits
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Financial practices
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Children
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Sex and intimacy
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Communication standards
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Spiritual beliefs
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Family decisions
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Conflict management
You and your partner can expect to see improvements in:
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Effective Communication: Develop active listening skills, learn to express yourselves clearly, and understand each other's perspectives, laying the groundwork for a healthy, open dialogue throughout your marriage.
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Shared Values and Expectations: Explore your backgrounds, beliefs, and values, identifying potential areas of compatibility or conflict, and establishing realistic expectations for your marriage.
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Conflict Resolution: Gain effective tools for identifying and resolving conflicts in a healthy, constructive manner, preventing small issues from escalating into larger problems.
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Intimacy and Romance: Discuss strategies for maintaining emotional and physical intimacy, ensuring your relationship remains vibrant and passionate even as you navigate life's challenges together.
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Financial Planning: Establish a shared understanding of financial goals, budgeting, and money management, reducing the potential for conflict over financial matters.
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Family Planning: Align your perspectives on parenting styles, family dynamics, and the role of extended family, ensuring a united front when starting a family.
Deeper Connections that Transform Your Life
Connect to Yourself
When you connect deeply with yourself, you gain clarity about your desires, emotions, and reactions. With the guidance of a therapist, finding your inner self becomes a journey of self-discovery. Giving you the strength to face life’s challenges with confidence and self-assurance.
Connect to Others
When you connect with others on a deeper level, you feel recognized, appreciated, and loved. Being with others is more than just spending time together; it’s about lifting each other up during the hard times and joyfully celebrating your hard-won success.
Connect to the World
Engaging with the world around you gives you the feeling of being part of something bigger. Allowing you to rediscover life’s beauty and experience moments of peace. This connection can inspire you, fuel your creativity, and give meaning and purpose to your life.
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We’re Deeper Connections Counseling - Therapy Services for Premarital Counseling
We use an experiential approach to premarital counseling.
From the first session, we give you and your partner the chance to communicate in a new and effective way.
You'll start by practicing communication skills in couples counseling sessions so you can begin to feel heard in a way you may have never experienced before.
Then, we'll encourage you to practice those same new communication skills in your discussions outside of our counseling sessions.
As you and your future spouse begin to communicate in this new way, you'll build positive moments together
Your couples therapist will encourage you and your fiance to share your reactions to these new experiences so you can both see the value of these new interactions, fine-tune how you interact and continue to interact in an effective way.
In our downtown Chicago office, we help couples create happier and healthier marriages.
With the help of a pre-marital therapist, you can start your life together with a strong foundation. As counseling progresses, you will both feel cared for, understood and connected to each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Physical Location:
Deeper Connections Counseling
111 N Wabash Ave #1622, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Session Hours:
M - F 9 AM - 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Available for telehealth anywhere in the state of Illinois.