| Premarital Counseling |
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Couples may either fear that there are underlying
conflicts in their relationship that need to be worked
out before the marriage or they may want to make
sure they are "OK."
conflicts in their relationship that need to be worked
out before the marriage or they may want to make
sure they are "OK."
Learn how to stay in Love.
Learn how to communicate effectively.
Explore possible traps and pitfalls in your
relationship.
Understand your conflict style.
Learn effective conflict resolution.
Learn how to communicate effectively.
Explore possible traps and pitfalls in your
relationship.
Understand your conflict style.
Learn effective conflict resolution.
Some couples may believe that they are arguing too
much. Or couples who enter premarital counseling
may do so to give their relationship a premarital
"checkup."
In some cases, especially after a divorce, if the new
couple then wants to marry, some religious groups
may strongly encourage premarital counseling. This is
especially important if there are children involved.
much. Or couples who enter premarital counseling
may do so to give their relationship a premarital
"checkup."
In some cases, especially after a divorce, if the new
couple then wants to marry, some religious groups
may strongly encourage premarital counseling. This is
especially important if there are children involved.
Premarital Counseling is
available to couples who want to
learn certain skills that will
enhance their relationship
whether they intend to marry or
not. It also will help couples
pinpoint specific areas of conflict
they may potentially encounter.
available to couples who want to
learn certain skills that will
enhance their relationship
whether they intend to marry or
not. It also will help couples
pinpoint specific areas of conflict
they may potentially encounter.
" I was having anxiety
attacks about whether
we should get married
or if I should cancel it
all. Everything was set
-- the hall, -- the
invitations, -- the DJ--
everything.
attacks about whether
we should get married
or if I should cancel it
all. Everything was set
-- the hall, -- the
invitations, -- the DJ--
everything.
We decided to go for therapy. At MFT NY we found an
understanding therapist who helped us work through
our concerns. My anxiety attacks stopped and we
learned some communication skills also." Jessica S.
understanding therapist who helped us work through
our concerns. My anxiety attacks stopped and we
learned some communication skills also." Jessica S.
Such skills include: communication techniques,
intimacy enhancing techniques, and conflict
resolution techniques.
intimacy enhancing techniques, and conflict
resolution techniques.
62 Storry Hill Rd., Kerhonkson, NY, 12446 19 West 34th Street, New York, NY 542 Lakeview Ave., Rockville Centre, NY., 11570
Site By: Joan D. Atwood © 2007 Premarital Counseling
Site By: Joan D. Atwood © 2007 Premarital Counseling
To schedule an appointment call
516-764-2426 or
E-Mail us at jatwood@optonline.net
516-764-2426 or
E-Mail us at jatwood@optonline.net
| Suggested References |
| Benefits of Premarital Counseling |
| 516-764-2526 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy of New York |