Techniques and Interventions in Premarital Counseling
A 1.5-Hour CEU Training for Mental Health Professionals
Most clinicians receive little to no training in premarital counseling during their graduate programs. When couples walk in asking for help before marriage, many therapists are left guessing.
This 90-minute clinical training gives you practical, evidence-based techniques and interventions you can use immediately in premarital sessions. You will learn how to structure initial sessions, apply core therapeutic techniques like I Statements and Pass the Pen, navigate sensitive topics including finances, intimacy, and family systems, and work confidently with diverse populations including LGBTQ+, interracial, interfaith, and non-traditional couples.
This course moves beyond theory and into clinical application. You will leave with tools, homework assignments, and psychoeducational materials ready to use with your next premarital couple.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least three evidence-based theories applicable to premarital counseling
- Demonstrate cultural competence when working with diverse couple populations
- Apply core therapeutic techniques (I Statements, Pass the Pen, genograms) in session
- Recognize and address key premarital topics including communication, finances, intimacy, and family systems
- Describe clinical considerations for LGBTQ+, interracial, and non-traditional couples
- Develop homework assignments and psychoeducational materials for premarital clients
Receive a bonus coursework workbook as a part of this course.
Premarital Counseling Is an Underserved Specialty — Are You Ready to Fill the Gap?
Most therapists do not market premarital counseling as a specialty. Yet couples actively seek it before marriage, and many struggle to find clinicians with real training in this area. This course equips you with the clinical tools, cultural awareness, and session structure to confidently serve premarital couples — and build a niche that sets you apart.
Program Overview
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Extended Training:
Ongoing access to this version of the training (1 Hour 30 Minutes)
Toolkit
You will receive:
Participants receive immediate access to the recorded training and a downloadable clinical reference guide to support implementation in practice.
Sample Clients
Training-only sample narratives:
Practice-based sample scenarios with structured exercises.STRENGTHEN YOUR PREMARITAL COUNSELING SKILLS TODAY
✓ Apply therapeutic techniques designed specifically for premarital couples.
✓ Navigate sensitive topics like intimacy, finances, and family boundaries.
✓ Work confidently with LGBTQ+, interracial, and non-traditional couples.
✓ Build a premarital counseling niche that generates referrals
Continuing Education
This program is approved for 1.5 NBCC continuing education hours.
My Mental Health University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7739. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. My Mental Health University is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Accomodations
My Mental Health University is committed to providing accessible learning opportunities. If you require accommodations to fully access or utilize the recorded course materials, please contact us at hello@mymhuniversity.com so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation.
Instructional Level:
Intermediate
Format/Delivery:
Self-Paced, On-Demand
Content Areas:
Social & Cultural Foundations; Assessment; Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethical Practice.
Program Cost:
$149.00
✓ Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
✓ Format: Self-Paced, On-Demand
✓ Instructional Level: Intermediate
✓ Participants receive immediate access to the recorded training and a downloadable clinical reference guide to support implementation in practice.
Let's break it down
- Module OnePreparing for Premarital Counseling
- Module TwoThe Initial Session & Core Techniques
- Module ThreeKey Topics Every Premarital Therapist Must Address
- Module FourWorking With Diverse & Non-Traditional Couples
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with extensive experience conducting complex, culturally responsive evaluations. Drawing on 150+ evaluations, I bring clear, objective, well-structured writing, strong cultural formulation, and effective interpreter collaboration—skills I now apply to bariatric psychosocial evaluations.
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In case you were wondering...
- Who is this course designed for?This course is designed for licensed mental health professionals, counselors-in-training, and clinical supervisors who want to develop or strengthen their premarital counseling skills. It is appropriate for clinicians at all experience levels who work with or plan to work with couples.
- What is the refund policy?All sales are final. No refunds, returns, exchanges, chargebacks, or cancellations will be issued. This course provides immediate access to digital content and training materials upon purchase.
- What is the accommodations policy?My Mental Health University is committed to providing accessible learning opportunities. If you require accommodations to fully access or utilize the recorded course materials, please contact us at hello@mymhuniversity.com so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation.
- Are there any technology requirementsParticipants are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary technology to access and complete this course. This includes a reliable internet connection, an up-to-date web browser, and access to Google Workspace tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Meet) as well as Canva. My Mental Health University is not responsible for technical issues that result from inadequate participant technology.
- Does the instructor or My Mental Health University have any conflicts of interest or financial disclosures related to this course?Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, is the owner of My Mental Health University and receives compensation from course registrations. The presenter is the author of "Before I Do" premarital workbook, which is referenced but not required for course completion. No other relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships are disclosed. No commercial support was received for this activity.
- What is the grievance policy if I have a concern about the course?Participants with concerns or complaints should submit them in writing to My Mental Health University at hello@mymhuniversity.com. All grievances will be reviewed and addressed in a timely and fair manner, with appropriate remedies provided when necessary.
- Who can I contact for questions, accommodations, or grievances?Please contact My Mental Health University at hello@mymhuniversity.com
for any course-related questions, accommodation requests, or to submit a grievance.
✓ Ongoing access to this version of the training (1 Hour 30 Minutes)
✓ 1 Workbook designed to reinforce course content and provide ongoing reference.
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