What is Great Start Premarital Workshop?
The Great Start Premarital Workshop is an 8-hour training designed to educate couples who are seriously dating, recently engaged, or newly married. This training was developed using the research of leaders in the field of couples therapy such as John Gottman, David Olsen, Scott Stanley and R.J. Sternberg.
What can my partner and I expect to learn?
The Great Start Premarital Workshop is designed to ensure the success and fulfillment of your marriage. We will cover essential topics that contribute to a long-lasting and satisfying relationship, including:
- Effective Communication
- Managing Expectations
- Financial Wisdom
- Emotional and Physical Intimacy
- Affair-proofing Your Marriage
- Problem Solving and Resolution
How is the training structured?
The learning process for couples comes through many forms. There will be instructional training from our therapists. There will also be group participation conversations and activities. A significant amount of time is given for the couples to discuss specific questions and topics that lead to a better understanding of themselves and their partner.
How much is the workshop?
We have worked hard to make this workshop as affordable as possible. The cost is $150 per couple. This covers the cost of the materials needed to run the workshop, participant materials, and food (lunch is on your own).
Will this training be all done in the group, or will we get individual time with a counselor?
This training is done entirely in a group setting and does not offer one-on-one time with a counselor. However, there will be times when we will prompt you with a discussion topic and give you time to discuss and work through it as a couple. At the end of the training, you can set up additional couples counseling sessions if you want to continue with one of the therapists leading the training.