PLAN BEYOND THE WEDDING
Pre-marital counseling for pre-engaged, engaged, and newlywed couples
Gottman Seven Principles Leader
Congratulations on planning your life together! One of the most essential steps to planning for your marriage is making the time to plan beyond the wedding and set your marriage up for
lasting, meaningful connection.
Move from focusing on the wedding to strengthening your marriage!
Common Big Areas When Getting Married
Getting on the same page -
strength and growth areas
Building a solid foundation for marriage -
expectations and habits for success
Managing & repairing conflict together -
cycles of harmony, disharmony, and repair
Blending two families –
family relationships, values, and expectations
Dreaming together –
goals, priorities, and supporting each other as a team
Managing life together –
roles, household responsibilities, and finances
Cultivating lasting connection–
affection, intimacy, and sex
Planning for children and adjusting to parenting roles
Benefits of Pre-Marital Counseling
Learn more about yourself and your relationship
Identify mutual goals and shared meaning
Improve communication skills to better express your needs/wants
Avoid potential conflict areas or common pitfalls
Pre-Marital Counseling Takeaways
Strengthen friendship
Gain tools/skills
Become a strong team
Plan Beyond the Wedding Options
Plan Beyond the Wedding Package
Online Personalized & Individual Pre-Marital Counseling
Plan Beyond the Wedding
Session 1: Relationship History & Foundations for Marriage
Session 2: Friendship
Session 3: Communication
Session 4: Managing Life Together - chores, finances, parenting
Session 5: Solving Problems (in-laws, sex) & Repair
Session 6: Maintaining Connection & Shared Meaning
Included in Package
- Six 80-minute couples sessions (8 hours total)
- Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work Couples Guide
- Plan Beyond the Wedding resource packet
- Twogether Before Texas certificate for discount
Inquire about pre-marital assessments if interested
Plan Beyond the Wedding package = $750
The fee is broken down at the end of each session and you have 6 months to complete the package prior to being charged the full amount.
Plan Beyond the Wedding Workshop
Online live workshop with up to 6 couples
4 hours
Workshop
- Relationship History & Foundations for Marriage
- Friendship
- Communication & Repair
- Maintaining Connection & Shared Meaning
Included in Workshop
- Online live 4 hour workshop
- Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work Couples Guide
- Plan Beyond the Wedding resource packet
- Twogether Before Texas certificate for discount
Plan Beyond the Wedding Workshop = $250
"We went to Abby for pre-marital counseling and I highly recommend her! We really enjoyed the way she facilitated conversations between us and I feel like we're coming away with new communication skills. We're glad we worked with her."
- Past Plan Beyond the Wedding client
Ready to move forward?
You are ready to dedicate time with each other, highlight your strengths, deepen your awareness and connection, and be intentional with your relationship as you begin your marriage.
To get us started, please click the button to email me:
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Names and contact information
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Upcoming availability for initial & future sessions
Prior to our first session, you will complete/sign new client forms online. I look forward to getting started!
