Engagement coaching is more than pre-marital coaching. It can include sessions with the wedding party and sessions with the future in-laws.
Engagement coaching is somewhat different than pre-marital counseling in that we spend the majority of time determining the kind of marriage you want to create, then focus on how to make that happen. We will acknowledge your experiences as children and the models you each grew up with, but recognize that you have the choice to create something similar to what you experienced, something completely different or something somewhere in between. We will talk about building healthy marriage habits, his needs/her needs, the idea of parenting, dealing with in-laws and a lot more!
Many a couple has regrets about their wedding and/or the surrounding events. Excellent communication will often keep this from happening.
The coaching sessions with the wedding party will give you the opportunity to share with your friends the vision you have for your special day and the atmosphere you hope, with their help, to create. You, the bride and groom, can also use these sessions to communicate your expectations to each of the participants you have chosen. It will be a time where they can choose to accept the requests made or discuss them and/or re-negotiate their role.
The sessions with the future mother and father in laws are time to talk about wedding expectations, but more importantly set the tone for a healthy relationship well into the future.
As with all coaching, Engagement Coaching, is tailored to the unique needs and desires of each couple.