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Premarital Counseling
    Falling in love is a wondrous thing.  Living seems more vibrant and your partner seems
perfect in every way.  Couples enter the premarital stage with soaring hearts and high
expectations.  

    Yet fewer than 50% of all marriages survive, and few newly engaged couples want to
address this fearsome issue.  But since divorce is such a catastrophic outcome, doesn't it make
sense to invest the time and trouble to grow the skills it takes to make marriage work?

    Seeking premarital counseling is actually a clear demonstration to each other that you
value a long term commitment to your relationship.  Arranging a wedding can be very stressful.  
Counseling sessions can actually relieve some of the stress created by the wedding planning
process by teaming the both of you together during the counseling sessions.

    Premarital counseling can help you both clarify your personal expectations, dreams,
desires and goals.  Are they compatible?

    •   Will there be one or two careers?
    •   Who will do the family financial bookkeeping?  Separate or joint accounts?
    •   What about children?  How many?  What parenting style will be used?  What
    faith/religion?
    •   What about the blending of a new family?  Non-biological children?  Ex-spouses?
    •   What about expectations of intimacy/sexuality?

    The premarital counseling sessions, held in my office in Rockville, Maryland, will help you
reach a better understanding of your partner’s family of origin to deepen the understanding of
your partner and enhance the bonding between you.   You will also learn the communications and
conflict solving skills necessary for a successful long term relationship.

are not just for married couples.  In an enjoyable three hour session you will learn much about
your partner and how to improve your new lives together.
Suzanne Corcoran, LCSW-C
  Counseling for Couples and Individuals in Rockville, Maryland
Suzanne Y. Corcoran, LCSW  1107 Nelson Street  Suite 202  Rockville, Maryland 20850  Phone: 301-590-0204
info@suzannecorcoran.com