PREMARITAL COUNSELING

Code 3 Counseling is now the

Monterey Regional Center

for

Restoration FirstResponder Centers

You did it! You said yes to each other! You are ready to start the rest of your lives together. Amidst the venue searching, finding the perfect dress, picking out the fun music to play, you realize that the most important part of the wedding planning is planning for the marriage to follow.
We have all seen how a strong relationship at home can impact all the other areas you are in. The quality of your marriage not only impacts how you are your fiancé will connect, but also how you connect with your children, your coworkers, and your community. You realize that creating a strong marriage will not only change your life, it will have the power to change the world.
And you want to make sure that you do this right. You want to set-up your marriage to succeed, to beat the 50%. You don't want divorce to be an option for your marriage in the future, you want to see your relationship flourish and grow into the most beautiful marriage this world has ever seen! And you recognize that you can't do this alone. You need help and guidance to prepare your marriage for the journey ahead. Look no further!

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A LIFE OF DEEP LOVE

Did you know that premarital work reduces the likelihood of divorce by 31%? Imagine how much more it helps when you have a specialist helping you! From first marriages to blended families, premarital counseling will help you to build a marriage with a foundation of love, empathy, and passion.
Premarital counseling will help you and your fiancé find the hope and understanding you need to overcome the challenges your marriage will face. We begin by creating a foundation from which your marriage can grow and thrive. We start the conversations necessary to ensure your communication is strong in all the important areas, including sex, finances, and parenting. When we hit a topic that may turn into a tough struggle, you and your fiancé will work together to learn new ways of connecting over these potential issues to reduce the negative impacts they can have in the future.
For those of the Christian faith, we can also incorporate biblical principles into the work we do for your marriage. Your relationship with your spouse can be the strongest testimony you have to share the love of God, and we want to help you succeed. We want your marriage to show how a lifelong commitment, centered on Jesus, can transform even the most broken people into loving and joyful souls!

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Are you ready to give your marriage what it needs?

We offer free 20-minute consultations with our incredible team who can help you understand if premarital counseling would benefit your relationship. 

How can premarital counseling help our relationship?

When couples engage in premarital counseling, or counseling in the first two years of their relationship, they experience incredible relationship benefits! Benefits can include, but are not limited to:

Building a relationship that is fulfilling and meaningful. Most couples want their marriage to last a lifetime. But going the distance isn't the only thing we should strive for. You want a marriage that goes deeper and does more, and premarital counseling can help you do just that.
Reduces your risk of divorce by 31%! The research proves just how important it is to engage in premarital counseling. The tools and skills you learn can help to prevent those unwanted outcomes in marriages.
Instills honeymoon habits that last for decades. You want to do the things that bring you closer together as a couple, that ignite passion and intimacy. We can help you find out what those are for your unique relationship through premarital counseling.
Set realistic expectations for your marriage. We all go into relationships with hopes, dreams, and yes, expectations. In premarital counseling, we help you have those conversations so you both can understand what expectations support your marriage, and which ones are unrealistic, especially for first responder couples.
Establishes a positive foundation for seeking help further on down the road. All couples will hit rough patches. When you engage in premarital counseling early on, you actually set yourselves up for overcoming those rough patches yourselves. You both learn to feel comfortable having conversations with a counselor, and can even create a relationship with your counselor that can help make it easier if you do need to return.

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Let's talk about how you can create a marriage filled with joy!

We offer free 20-minute consultations with our incredible team who can help you understand if premarital counseling would benefit your relationship. 

SAVING YOUR MARRIAGE BEFORE IT STARTS ASSESSMENT

At Code 3 Counseling, we have team members who are certified in utilizing the SYMBIS Assessment. SYMBIS stands for "Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts". It is a powerful tool that can be used to help the two of you strengthen your relationship.
This tool assesses your personalities, communication styles, strengths and potential pitfalls to help you both prepare for a lifetime of commitment and love.

Certification emblem notifying the reader that the counselors at code 3 counseling are able to give a special assessment to strengthen marriages.

While there may not be a "perfect" assessment, this one is based in decades of research on couples relationship dynamics.
In this assessment, you will learn about the strengths you have as a couple, and how to use this strengths to overcome any obstacle. You will learn how to communicate with each other in a way that is helpful for both of you. And don't forget sex! Through this assessment, we can help you find ways of keeping the passion alive so you can enjoy a fantastic sex life!
The SYMBIS assessment was created by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott out of Seattle Pacific University. They have spent the last three decades studying relationships. This assessment uses the research they have gathered and applied it in a practical, useful way for you and your partner to explore your unique relationship more in depth.

Premarital counseling sessions last between 50-90 minutes. To know the fees and costs for sessions, look here. Sessions occur on average once every week or two weeks, but these can be increased in frequency based on your wedding timeline. Premarital counseling sessions are usually 6-10 sessions in length, but can be longer if needed.

Still not sure about it?

We offer a free 20-minute consultation for those interested in services. It will give you a chance to describe your particular issue, ask any questions about our experience, and help you feel more comfortable with us.

"I hold you in my heart, for we have shared together God's blessings."

Philippians 1:7

PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO FIRST RESPONDERS, MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES

Serving folks in person in the Monterey Bay Area and online throughout the State of California.

You don't have to figure this out on your own. We are ready to meet you. To start your journey towards freedom, follow these easy steps:

    Contact Code 3 Counseling by email, give us a call, or schedule a free consultation now!
    Get connected with our team of competent and qualified counselors.
    Start winning the battle and defeating the obstacles that are keeping you from a free and peaceful life!