Before We Say I Do: Seven Keys to Prepare for Marriage - Dr. Jeremy Boden
In this webinar you can be prepared to learn about some of the areas that are most important to focus on when preparing for marriage and what skills will best prepare your relationship for the new transition of marriage. It will also be helpful for parents of young single adults who are dating to help them best prepare for marriage.
Time Markers
0:00 – Introduction: Who is Dr. Jeremy Boden?
4:08 – Why Premarital Preparation is Important.
8:10 – Discuss Expectations.
14:03 – Understand Attachment.
17:05 – Learn the Skills for Communication and Connection.
21:00 – Assessing Relationship Strengths, Challenges, and Blind Spots
23:49 – Bring Your Best Self to the Marriage.
25:54 – Building and Nurturing Your Commitment.
30:32 – Four Dynamics of Personal Dedication.
33:33 – Create a Vision for Your Marriage.
36:56 – Recommendations and Resources.
40:00 - Questions
About Webinar guest:
Dr. Boden is an associate professor of family science at Utah Valley University. He teaches courses in marriage and family relationships, human sexuality, family dynamics, and couples therapy in the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and maintains a small private practice in Provo, Utah. He is the owner and director of the Center for Marriage Preparation to help couples get ready for marriage through his Before We Say I Do program. He specializes in couples therapy and premarital counseling.
Webinar Guest Links:
https://www.drjeremyboden.com/about-dr-boden
https://www.centerformarriageprep.com/
Insights:
“I am under the opinion that you should share everything before marriage, and obviously be transparent afterwards as well. Everything should be out on the table. There shouldn’t be any significant secrets that are brought into a relationship.”
Invites:
1. Whether dating, engaged, married, discuss expectations. Share everything with your partner, values, interests, mental health challenges, relationship history, goals etc.
2. Take the free RELATE assessment to find your strengths and challenges. Begin working individually on those, putting forth consistent effort.
3. Set aside some time with your partner to begin creating a marriage vision.
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