Premarital Counselling/Couples Counselling

Margaret Machio

Nairobi

1. Intake assessment

2. Individual session 1

3. Individual session 2

4. Harmonization of the assessment and goal setting.

5. Personality dynamics and basic survival needs.

6. Expectation management: Lifestyle, finances, children, roles.

7. Values, beliefs, family lifecycle psychoeducation.

8. Communication and conflict management.

9. Sexuality and the marriage covenant.

Final session and review.

Note: Goal setting will determine the specific focus areas and the number of sessions required, typically ranging from 5 to 7 sessions with a maximum of 10. Adjustments may be made based on couple dynamics such as cohabitation status, prior marriages, existing issues, or medical conditions.