Pre-Marital Coaching

A study published in Journal of Family Psychology concluded that couples who received an  average of 8 hours of premarital education had a 31% lower chance of divorce after 4 years.¹  

This little quiz will give you insight into whether or not pre-marital coaching might be helpful.  All statements can be answered with either True or False.

1. ____ We have developed a budget.
2. ____ I am completely satisfied with the way we solve problems.
3. ____ I do not expect to have any issues/problems with my in-laws.
4. ____ We are able to deal with our anger in a constructive manner.
5. ____ I am satisfied with the way my fiancé picks up after himself or herself.
6. ____ I am satisfied with the amount of time that my fiancé spends with me.
7. ____ We have completed at least six sessions of pre-marital counseling.
8. ____ Our parents have never been divorced.

If you answered any questions with a False, then you could benefit from pre-marital coaching.  MarriageTeam coaches use the internationally recognized PREPARE inventory to help you create the marriage you want with six 2-hour sessions as a supplement to whatever other counseling the pastor performs. The sessions involve a review of the inventory and a guided discussion using a workbook for each participant.  It is desirable to begin the coaching 6-12 months prior to the wedding, but it can be done closer to the wedding date.  Print a copy of this exercise: pre-marital assessment.

Topics addressed include:

• Communication
• Expectations
• Friends and Interests
• Personality Match
• Problem Solving
• Spirituality
• Extended Family Issues
• Sexuality
• Financial Issues
• Readiness for Marriage

To learn more about MarriageTeam coaching, call 360 450-6042.

To request a coach couple, click here.

 

1.  Stanley, Scott M., Amato,  Paul. Johnson, Christine A. & Markman, Howard J.  Premarital Education, Marital Quality, and Marital Stability: Findings From a Large, Random Household Survey. Journal of Psychology, 2006, Volume 20, pp. 117-126.