For engaged couples
Pre-Marriage Workshop
Our pre-marriage workshops are grounded in proven relationship research and clinical practice. We don't give vague advice — we give you a practical, science-backed roadmap to recognize and avoid the hidden pitfalls of relationship decline before they ever start.
For engaged couples
The research is unambiguous.
A few hours of intentional preparation reshapes the next several decades of your marriage. Here's what decades of peer-reviewed studies actually show.
31%
Lower risk of divorce
for couples who completed a structured pre-marriage program (Journal of Family Psychology).
30%
Higher marital satisfaction
in the first five years of marriage versus couples who skipped preparation.
80%
Outperformed their peers
in communication and relationship health across 20+ studies, 10,000+ couples.
93%
Said it was worth it
of couples who completed a structured pre-marriage course (PREPARE/ENRICH data).
One powerful weekend. A lifetime of payoff.
We know your calendar is packed with wedding logistics right now. That's why we don't spread this workshop out over weeks or months. Following the exact, high-impact format of our signature HIT PUASE WEEKEND, we unpack everything you need in one powerful, dedicated weekend.
You give us two days; we give you the lifelong tools to protect your marriage.
But we're in love !
Why love (and faith) need a strategy.
When you're engaged, it's easy to believe that your feelings, a few good principles, or a shared faith are enough to carry you through any storm. But the reality of marriage is that even the most loving, faith-filled couples can get stuck in destructive habits if they don't know how they are wired.
01
Myth no 1
"If we love each other enough, we'll get through it."
The Reality
Love is the fuel, but communication is the steering wheel. You can have a full tank of gas, but if you don't know how to steer around the pitfalls, you'll still crash. Our workshop teaches you the mechanics of how to steer together.
02
Myth no 2
"We share the same faith/values, so we are aligned."
The Reality
A shared foundation is beautiful, but it doesn't automatically mean you possess the tools to navigate a heated argument, financial stress, or personality clashes. Even spiritual couples have unique, hardwired ways of processing stress that require practical, intentional habits to manage.
03
Myth no 3
"Pre-marriage workshops are only for couples who already have problems."
The Reality
Olympic athletes don't hire a coach because they're bad at their sport — they hire a coach to ensure they win. This isn't counseling for a broken relationship; it's elite training to ensure your marriage thrives from day one.
"You wouldn't build your dream home without a blueprint just because you really love the architecture. We give you the blueprint for your relationship's foundation."
"Faith gives us the commitment, but research shows we still need the skills. Studies show that couples who take a structured pre-marriage course report 30% higher relationship satisfaction and drop their risk of divorce by 31% right out of the gate. We take those baseline numbers and supercharge them with our intensive 2-day format."
— Jim & Shannon Pourteau
What you'll walk away with
A clear understanding of how each of you is wired — and how that shapes conflict
Communication mechanics that hold up under real pressure
A money, family, and intimacy framework you both actually agree on
Tools to repair quickly when you hurt each other (and you will)
A shared vocabulary for the seasons of marriage to come
A written blueprint you'll keep referring back to for years
REACH OUT US AT
Address:
Relationship Help Center
9400 Bormet Dr, Ste 9, Mokena, IL 60448
Email:
Phone:
+1 409-257-3737
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