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| A three-tiered approach UNITY Family Services will, in time, focus on solutions to a number of family problems. In light of our research, however, our services currently offer information, support and guidance in the following areas: Pre-marriage Before you get married, it’s important to understand marital relationships, the responsibilities of marriage and your expectations of your partner. We can help you, using one of two methods. The first is educational, such as our courses for groups of single men and women. To take part, you don’t need to be engaged to each other; the course is simply a tool for marriage education. The second involves premarital counselling sessions with you, your partner and our consultant. This is more private, and more specific to your personal concerns. This uniqueness is important.In intercultural marriages, the consultant will help you recognise and plan for your cultural differences and similarities. In second marriages, we will help you address concerns from the first marriage and build the new marriage. These issues can be made worse if children are involved. Meanwhile, if yours is an interfaith marriage, we help you plan for raising children, your religious expectations and any other concerns you have. Some people don't realise the importance of premarital counselling until problems arise after the wedding ceremony. A few hours’ premarital counselling can save years of anguish later. During-marriage If you are already married, perhaps with children, our consultants will listen carefully to both parties, discuss all your concerns, and make you feel comfortable enough to express yourself. Your confidentiality is assured at all times. However, the consultant may recommend professional referrals in cases of mental illness, addictions or for anger management. Post-marriage Where you have divorced, the consultant will understand both religious law and the law of the land, and you might receive counselling, mediation or arbitration. Post-divorce sessions might also include discussions about children and relationships between you and your former partner. Contact us today about marriage guidance |
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