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Premarital Counseling Dr. Mallaree Blake Premarital Counseling Dr. Mallaree Blake

Why Premarital Therapy is Your Secret Weapon for a Stronger Marriage

So, you’ve got the ring, the venue, and the guest list all set. But have you considered another helpful part of wedding preparation? Premarital therapy.

Unfortunately, many couples think that therapy is the “last stop” before divorce and only something you consider when your relationship is in crisis. What if we looked at therapy, especially premarital therapy, as an enjoyable and protective strategy to support the success and longevity of our relationships?

At Artemis Psychology, we use Prepare-Enrich, which is a proven, evidence-based assessment tool to explore a number of crucial topics found to help couples better understand themselves, their partner, and their relationship. Topics such as communication, parenting, finances, intimacy, conflict resolution, managing extended family, and others are included. Our premarital therapy structure involves about 5 to 8 sessions on average, but many couples choose to extend it!

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