Counseling for Brides - By Phone or In-Person
Brides from all over the US and Canada have worked with me on:
- cold feet
- confusion about identity (Who me? A wife?)
- sadness about leaving single life
- resurfacing feelings about the death of a parent or parents' divorce
- longings for old boyfriends
- fantasies about other men
- conflict with family members
- meddling mothers and mothers-in-law-to-be
- wedding stress, dreams and nightmares
- and much more.
In Our Sessions, we will:
- explore your feelings away from family and friends who may "freak out" if you're not 100% happy all the time
- understand your feelings: why you're having them, what they're teaching you, and how they're preparing you for marriage
- develop strategies for thriving the months leading up to the wedding.
Counseling FAQs
What Brides Say About Emotionally Engaged Counseling for Brides:
"Four days after I got engaged, I was scared to death, full of anxiety and thinking, 'What did I get myself into?' Working with Allison really helped me to calm down. She listened to me with great compassion, without judging me. I understood that I was not alone and that what I was feeling was normal. The information and knowledge I received really helped me understand what I was feeling and why I was feeling that way. I don't know what I would have done without her -- I'm so grateful. Talking on the phone was perfect and convenient. I thought it might be weird, but it turned out to be easy and natural."
-- Elizabeth, a December 2003 bride from Arizona
"I'm sending along pictures of the very happy couple on our wedding day with MANY thanks to you for helping me work through the emotions of being engaged. Being engaged was so scary at first, but your words kept playing through my head -- especially the day of the wedding. I thought the day of the wedding, I would be a harried mess but in actuality, I was so calm. I don't think I have ever felt so calm in all my life and I think it was because I was accepting all the emotions involved in the day and enjoying every single one of them! Thank you for helping me do that and helping me enjoy the journey to marriage with my husband!"
-- Amy, a January 2005 bride from Boston
"I was frazzled and frustrated, a real Bridezilla on the inside, overwhelmed with the whole concept of being married. I felt huge pressure to complete the to-do list, and I felt a real sense of loss in saying goodbye to my single life. And I felt as though NO ONE UNDERSTOOD. Phone counseling really helped because I found a place where I could express my frustrations. I learned that what I was experiencing was normal, and that it didn't indicate that I shouldn't marry my fiancé. I really appreciated having access to a listening and understanding ear. The information gleaned about the 3 stages of being engaged helped me anticipate what was coming next. When you already feel out of control, that kind of information is invaluable. With my wedding just a few days away, I feel calm, content, and together."
-- Pauline, an October 2003 bride from Canada
For more information about Emotionally Engaged Counseling for Brides, including fees and registration, click here.
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