A personalised 3-hour session to build a strong foundation
Set your marriage up for success with our Premarital Course. Ideal for couples with time constraints, this structured session provides practical tools and expert insights on communication, conflict resolution, and value alignment.
Tailored to your relationship, our expert therapist will guide you through navigating challenges, deepening your connection, and building a solid foundation for your future together.
Areas covered in the premarital course
Prepare for marriage with confidence as we explore these critical topics together, also called the 13 pillars of a thriving marriage.
- Role expectations in marriage
- Different experiences growing up
- Family and in-laws
- Strengths and limitations
- Expectations of love and marriage
- Sexual relationship
- Children and parenting
- Religious values and practice
- Culture
- Finance
- Communication
- Conflict
- Emotional expectations
Laying a solid foundation for lasting love
Clear communication
Our premarital course helps you and your partner align on essential communication skills, ensuring that you both feel heard and understood as you approach your life together.
Shared values
By exploring key areas like family dynamics, finances, and personal goals, you’ll build a shared vision for your future, setting a strong foundation for harmony.
Conflict resolution tools
Learn practical strategies for handling disagreements constructively, so you can navigate challenges as a united team.
Strengthened connection
The course encourages meaningful conversations that deepen your emotional bond, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and understanding.
Preparing for marriage isn’t just about planning your wedding—it’s about setting the stage for a thriving, lasting partnership.
Why Choose Incontact’s Premarital Course?
Many couples enter marriage unaware of the unconscious patterns they’ve developed through upbringing or culture. At Incontact, we help you identify and understand these patterns, guiding you toward healthier relationship dynamics. This course offers a unique opportunity to unlearn old habits and replace them with effective, positive strategies for a stronger, more resilient partnership.
Created by Cate Hoffernan, the director of Mayo Couples Counselling, this course combines her expertise with our personalised approach. Our therapists work closely with you and your partner, ensuring that the course’s insights are tailored to your relationship. This allows both of you to deepen your understanding of yourselves and each other, empowering you with the skills to build a lasting, harmonious connection.
Premarital Course at Incontact
Pre-session assessment
Before the session, you and your partner will complete a relationship questionnaire. This helps us understand your unique dynamics, strengths, and potential challenges.
Tailored session with an expert therapist
Created by relationship experts and facilitated by our skilled therapist, this session is customised to your needs. Through guided discussions and exercises, you’ll explore the 13 key pillars of a thriving marriage, including communication, conflict resolution, and values alignment.
Practical tools and insights
This isn’t just theory—it’s about real-world application. You’ll gain actionable strategies to strengthen your bond, navigate differences, and build a foundation for lasting connection.
Post-Session Guidance
You’ll leave with greater clarity, tools to foster a healthy relationship, and personalised recommendations for continued growth as a couple.
This course is ideal for busy couples who want expert insights in a focused and structured format. Whether you’re newly engaged or approaching marriage soon, it’s an investment in your future together.
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FAQ
Our premarital course is a structured, 3-hour session focused on practical tools and insights for couples, covering key areas like communication, conflict resolution, and value alignment. It’s ideal for couples looking for a quick, actionable foundation to start their marriage on the right foot, especially those with time constraints.
On the other hand, premarital counselling is an ongoing process that allows for deeper, long-term exploration of your relationship dynamics. If you find that the course sparks deeper questions or you need additional guidance, many of our clients choose to continue working with a therapist through counselling.
Absolutely. Whether you're engaged or already living together, the course is designed to strengthen the foundation of your relationship, offering valuable insights and strategies to help you grow together, no matter where you are in your journey.
This is a 3-hour, interactive session focused on core areas such as communication, conflict resolution, and shared values. You’ll engage in guided discussions, complete a tailored questionnaire, and receive expert feedback on your relationship’s unique dynamics.
Before the course, you’ll complete a short questionnaire that helps us understand your relationship. This allows us to tailor the session to focus on what matters most to you and your partner, maximizing the impact of your time together.
Yes! The 3-hour format is designed to deliver meaningful insights without taking up too much of your time. Perfect for couples who want to build a strong foundation but are short on time.
Yes, throughout the course, you’ll have opportunities to engage with the therapist, ask questions, and receive personalised guidance. This ensures that the insights you gain are relevant and actionable for your unique relationship.
By providing you with tools to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts healthily, and align your values, this course sets the stage for a strong, lasting marriage. It’s an investment in a healthier, happier future together.
Disagreements are natural. The course provides a safe space to explore different perspectives, and our expert therapist will guide you in working through these differences constructively, ensuring you both feel heard and respected.
Yes, confidentiality is a cornerstone of the premarital course. Everything you share during the session is private, and our therapists are committed to creating a trusting environment where you and your partner can speak openly.
Absolutely. If you find that you’d like further support after the course, Incontact offers ongoing premarital counselling and other therapeutic services to continue building on the foundation you’ve created.
