Premarital Counselling & Preparing for Parenthood
Premarital Counselling
PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Program
Our premarital counsellors are certified as PREPARE/ENRICH facilitators, considered to be one of the leading relationship and couples assessment tools. It has been scientifically validated and automatically tailors the content of the relationship assessment to fit each couple’s unique relationship needs.
In this program, each partner fills in an online questionnaire, designed to measure relationship strengths, growth areas, personality similarities, and differences. Our counsellor then reviews the results and couples are taught skills to enhance their relationship in these key areas. Couples are also provided with a concise report to take home.
Learn more about the PREPARE/ENRICH Premarital Program here.
Want to get started with Premarital Counselling?
Step 1: Connect with one of our counsellors to set up your profile – Saba is currently accepting new premarital clients
Step 2: A link to the PREPARE relationship assessment is sent to each partner to fill out
Step 3: Your therapist will review the results and make a plan for your work together
Step 4: Meet for you first session!
Step 5: Set the pace for your meetings, depending on your goals and schedule
Alternatively, we are also happy to offer less structured premarital sessions. In this case, you would simply book ‘Couples Counselling’ with one of our couples therapists, and make a note at the time of booking that this is what you are seeking. In either case, your counsellor with speak with you and your partner to establish goals for your time together.
Not sure what you’re after? Connect with our intake counsellor to help you decide.
Our team of counsellors offer both in-person and virtual sessions to suit your preferences. If you are still feeling lost, we’d be happy to help you choose a program and match you with a counsellor that’s the right fit, based on your goals and schedule. Get in touch by email using the button below.
Preparing for Parenthood
Entering counselling prior to becoming a family is an excellent way to enhance your confidence in the relationship and prepare for the journey ahead.
In this more proactive form of counselling, you can expect to:
- Create a concrete plan for the “4th Trimester” so that you can feel more prepared
- Work through any disagreements or differences ahead of time
- Strengthen your understanding of and appreciation for your partner so you are starting out on the right foot
- Learn tools that can reduce future conflict and carry you through this stressful period of life with a new baby
- Explore expectations with your partner so that you can create a shared vision of this vulnerable time
- Get clear on what would be helpful from friends and family
Get started on your own by accessing our free Postpartum Wellness Plan, or book with one of our counsellors.
