It has been said that society supports the notion that getting married should be easier than obtaining a drivers license, or practically anything else - even a divorce. I believe that easy access to marriage without structured preparation can be problematic to many newly married couples.
Since I am priveledged to work with many couples and families at Mayfair Counselling Service, I have an excellent knowledge base with which to help couples establish marriage as a long term journey. I offer a brief comprehensive program affording two individuals time to explore the nature of their relationship. While the needs of the couples vary, there are some common issues that are helpful to explore. Issues to be examined may include styles and effectiveness of communication, temperaments, beliefs around sex, money, child rearing, division of labour/roles, etc. My structured program offers expertise to examine current irritants between couples, problem solving styles and strategies, beliefs around conflict, common goals, as well as the nature of their attraction, what brought them together and their strengths. Participation in my marriage preparation program provides couples with skills, information and the tools, necessary in order to create a foundation for a committed long term relationship.
I always prefer to work with an eager couple entering marriage than with a couple that is pondering exiting a marriage. Because I am a marriage and family therapists I am well equipped to offer such programs and I am well aware of what is needed to create a strong bond and committed marriage. Please note, martial prep is offered not in a group setting, but rather, with the couple and the therapist, hence their program can be designed based upon their unique requirements. For example, a couple could meet with me on a Sunday afternoon for 3 or 4 hours, and that may be all that is required. When more sessions are needed, more sessions are offered. I welcome all referrals.
