Marital & Pre-marital Program

DrDebra

is  a license Minister and Christian Counselor. She is equipped to perform marriage ceremonies in the state of Maryland.

Her goal is to make sure that your wedding ceremony is not only affordable, but as special and unique as you are.  DrDebra uses traditional vows or will help you in writing something that is special and memorable to you as a couple.

DrDebra will tailor each ceremony to the specific taste of each bride and groom. And whether at a hotel, a mansion, a vineyard or beyond, she will work to make sure your day is one to remember.

The great thing about DrDebra is that she will not only perform your ceremony, but through her counseling, will help you to “Plan Your Marriage Before Planning Your Wedding”.

Let DrDebra support you through the process of choosing where and how your lifelong memories will take shape.

Call her today! 931-338-2042

DrDebra is a member of WedPlan.net where she performs wedding ceremonies for couples who want a Christian union.

Premarital Counseling

“Planning Your Marriage Before You Plan Your Wedding”

In our society, most couples spend more time and money on planning their wedding than preparing for their marriages. Recent statistics prove that the success of a wedding day does not guarantee the success of a marriage. The best anticipation of a lasting marriage is preparation for the long journey. The best preparation is premarital counseling. Premarital counseling is a highly recommended effective tool for couples planning to get married.

Planning Your Marriage Before You Plan Your Weddingis a premarital counseling program designed by DrDebra to provide couples with practical tools to help them lay a strong foundation for a successful marriage. The goal is to help couples get their marriage off to a great start, then, motivate them to continue to develop a healthy, God-led union.

What Does the Program Consist of?:

The program consist of 8 sessions that will enable you and your partner to:

• Determine Spiritual Maturity and Compatibility (Love Styles)

• Define Expectations of Marriage (Fantasy vs. Reality)

• Negotiate Marriage/Household Responsibilities (Division of labor)

• Discuss Marriage/Household Management Issues (Parenting, In-laws, friends)

• Strengthen Communication Skills (assertiveness, active listening skills, word choice, delivery style, and body language)

• Develop Conflict Management Skills (using the “Fighting a Good Fight” method)

• Strategize a Family Financial Plan (workable budget)

• Cast a personal, couple, and family vision

How long is the program?
Although the full program is highly recommended, clients can modify it at their discretion. The complete program consist of eight 50 min. sessions with each focusing on an important component of a successful marriage, although the actual number of sessions can vary upward or downward depending on previous relationship experience, skill level, goals and/or present concerns.

Additional sessions may be added as needed. Also, individual counseling may be incorporated into the process to deal with personal issues.

What is the cost of the program?
The cost of the entire basic eight-session program is $575. If you pay up front the program is $500 which gives you one session free (that’s a savings of $75). Additional sessions can be scheduled at $75 per 50 min. session.

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Planning your marriage before planning your wedding makes perfect sense. A strong marriage has a positive affect on your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. It has been proven that couples that are happily married live longer, are more emotionally stable, and have less stress related illnesses. Strong marriages are the foundation of strong families and healthy communities.

There is no better investment in your future as a couple than preparing for the journey. Let DrDebra help you in getting your marriage and your future together off to a positive start.

Contact DrDebra to learn more about this program 931-338-2042 drbrooksspeaks@gmail.com