MODULE 5

Module 5

Module 5

Part 1

As divorce rates continue to rise in the United States, more and more couples are approaching marriage with increasing caution. While Americans are still opting for marriage, many are looking for opportunities to damage-proof their relationships before they say “I do.” Pre-marital counseling is just one approach couples are taking.

What is Pre-Marital Counseling?

Pre-marital counseling, like any couples counseling, is usually facilitated by a skilled family therapist, (and sometimes members of the clergy) (Gibbs 2005). The function of pre-marital counseling is two-fold:

To assist couples in developing skills to navigate their way through marriage successfully

To identify (and if possible ...