Marriage Prep Course - A 3-hour Couples Skills Intensive

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YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS AN INVESTMENT

Put the time in now to reap rewards in the future

An ounce of early prevention can save you from a ton of escalating misery

  Wouldn’t it be great to future-proof your unique relationship by knowing where things are likely to go wrong BEFORE it happens?

You may be dating or living together, and marriage may not be on your agenda, or you may be struggling newlyweds: regardless, the prime time to learn what it takes to build a lasting relationship is early in your commitment. 

The sooner you learn what it takes to redirect negative patterns, the less likely they will become entrenched and destructive. 

Most of us didn’t get good relationship guidance at school…and many didn’t get it at home either

This personalised course is designed to help YOU reflect on where YOUR relationship is at and the patterns and habits you need to be aware of to prevent trouble down the track. 

This is a private three-hour session 

 with a 15-minute break halfway through

 It's just the two of you with one experienced couples therapist

Cate runs this course internationally online via Zoom

 Custom-designed to help you stay true to yourself AND your relationship

SPECIFICALLY FOR;

• Engaged couples of any denomination
• Catholic or any other couples who require Marriage Prep Certification*
• Newlyweds 
• Any couple considering, or perhaps struggling with, relationship commitment/ marriage - regardless of religion, race, culture or sexual orientation.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU IF:

• You want to be equipped with guidelines and tools for a successful relationship. Start as you mean to go on. 
• You have specific areas you would like to work through before or after getting married.
• You are not sure whether you should get married or not
• You are required to complete a Certified Marriage Preparation Course before getting married. * 

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• A Pre-course questionnaire to complete and return. These will help you to think about different aspects of your relationship and prepare you for your Course. It also allows me (your therapist) to get some insight into your unique relationship before you come. This gives me a head start on the areas that may need particular focus to help smooth your way forward. 
•  A practical road map of relationship skills, tools, and insights that lay a solid foundation to build your marriage upon
• A Course that covers 13 key areas of good relationship building e.g. roles, expectations, personal strengths and limitations, communication, managing conflict, intimacy, finances, extended family, children and more. · 
• A keepsake Toolkit which includes a Relationship Roadmap and 10 Handouts on a wide range of good relationship skills and practices.  This reinforces what you covered in your course and more ...its everything you need to keep your relationship on track
• Certificate of Completion.
• Follow-up sessions if you wish.

  IT OFFERS AN UNPARELLED OPPORTUNITY TO;

• understand the underlying causes of relationship distress and how to avoid these pitfalls 
• Help you break any repeated negative cycles from your families of origin. 
• discuss 13 key areas of relationships (some that you may not have considered before) and be supported through any difficult discussions. 
• Aquire the skills to navigate, manage and celebrate your unique differences
• Explore your individual goals and the goals you have together. Learn ways to make room for both and how best to support each other’s personal development and desires.

*CATE HAS BEEN RUNNING PRIVATE MARRIAGE PREP COURSES SINCE 2003  

THIS IS DIFFERENT FROM CHURCH-RUN GROUP COURSES BECAUSE IT IS PERSONALISED TO EACH UNIQUE COUPLE WHO CAN RETURN FOR PERIODIC REVIEW/ENHANCEMENT COURSES IF THEY WISH.

Note for Couples Getting Married in the Catholic Church in Ireland.

MCCS Certificates are accepted by local priests. However, it is wise to check with your priest before signing up, as some insist you do the Church's own Group Marriage Preparation Course.

CALL OR EMAIL CATE ON 00353 (0) 861500713 - cate@marriagepreparationcourses.com  FOR BOOKINGS, ENQUIRIES, OR FURTHER INFO - PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN FOR WORKING OUT TIME ZONES.  OR Click the Contact Me link below