Precommitment Counseling in Michigan
What is precommitment or premarital counseling?
Think of it as an education about how to establish a healthy relationship- a relationship that has a huge impact on you, your partner, and future generations. Unlike many premarital or precommitment counseling options, you have the option to dig a little deeper to explore what barriers there may be to the love story you long to write because of my training and experience as a therapist,
Here are the two packages I offer - both of which are excellent options:
Level One: 5 Sessions
This edition of premarital counseling focuses on the work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Together we’ll learn the ingredients of a vibrant, thriving marriage and how to cultivate those ingredients. While it is based on the text Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman, I also weave in specific science-based Gottman marriage therapy interventions (not included in the book) that equip you to find your way through conflict and build emotional intimacy. And if you want to take it up a notch, both partners will greatly benefit from reading the book and accepting weekly challenges based on your needs as a couple.
Level Two: 8 Sessions
This option combines the best of both worlds: the Gottman Method for Couples and SYMBIS. In the first three sessions, we’ll explore how each of you engages with the world, from personality dynamics to your deepest longings, as we unpack your SYMBIS assessment results (see below for more information). Then, we’ll dive into the work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman (see description in Level One). To strengthen this investment, you can also read Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and participate in weekly challenges tailored to your unique relationship.
SYMBIS Premarital Therapy
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) is a HIPAA-compliant online assessment based on research, providing valid results and practical insights about your relationship.
Each partner will complete the assessment privately. We’ll then review your results to identify strengths and vulnerable areas common to most couples, leading to practical applications for a happier, healthier relationship. Afterward, you’ll receive a copy of the assessment results for future reference.
The Gottman Method for Couples is widely regarded as the gold standard in marriage counseling and is one of my favorite approaches to equipping couples.
This evidence-based yet method offers practical insights and tools that will assist you and your partner in writing a beautiful love story.