Before the Leap

Before the Leap (BtL) is a two day workshop for modern couples taking the next step in their commitment to each other. Created and led by licensed clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Annabelle Seife, BtL is a contemporary premarital couples workshop that utilizes a strengths-based, wellness-focused approach to relationship health. It is structured as a combination of group didactics and private couples exercises and is rooted in relationship science. BtL harnesses excitement for the future to promote greater connection and a solid foundation as couples move into the next step of their relationships.

Day One focused on developing the three skills essential to lasting and satisfied partnerships: 1) Emotion regulation; 2) Effective communication; and 3) Healthy conflict.

Day Two focuses on discussing key topics for premarital preparation, while practicing and refining the Day One skills. The topics include, but are not limited to: managing finances, work-life balance, sustaining sexual desire over time, and navigating boundaries with family. BtL provides hands-on support each step of the way to facilitate healthy communication during these important conversations. Afterwards, couples who complete BtL report feeling better able to handle conflict, better able to communicate effectively, and better prepared for their shared future. In addition to these new skills, couples leave with a binder full of personalized reference materials to support them in the years ahead.

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