Premarital Counseling
Whether it's getting married, moving in together, or buying a home, when a couple is preparing for a new phase of the relationship their connection can deepen and grow in profound and beautiful ways. It can be a time when couples seek out our services so that they can address key relationship topics and learn important skills for long-term commitment. For these couples, Therapists of New York now offers Before the Leap (BtL).
BtL is a workshop for modern couples taking the next step in their commitment to each other. Created and led by licensed clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Annabelle Seife, BtL is a contemporary version of a premarital couples workshop, designed for any couple preparing for the next step. BtL utilizes a strengths-based, wellness-focused approach to relationship health and is grounded in the most contemporary relationship science. BtL harnesses your excitement for the future to promote greater connection and a solid foundation as you move into the next step of your relationships.
The course begins by focusing on the essential skills that research shows contribute to lasting and satisfied partnerships:
How to regulate emotions, both together and apart.
How to communicate effectively (and listen effectively!)
How to fight (and feel good about it after.)
Couples will spend the remaining weeks practicing these skills by addressing the topics that lasting couples must tackle for satisfying relationships. Examples include shared values, sexual desires, and family dynamics. BtL provides couples with hands-on support each step of the way, and couples leave the program with a personalized Relationship Toolkit to bring with them as they take the leap into their shared future.