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  These days, planning for a wedding is a big deal, and the amount of money that goes into a the big day can be quite a lot! While many couples make it a priority to spend money on engagement parties, great food, flowers, music, a fancy Austin wedding venue, and more, they often overlook premarital counseling. It’s not really thought of as a necessary wedding planning expense. It’s funny... the whole reason you’re having a wedding in the first place is because of your relationship. You love each other, have committed to one another, and plan to spend your lives together. Above all else, the relationship is the most important piece. Yet, it gets overshadowed by all of the other tasks that come along with wedding planning. If you want a long-lasting marriage, premarital counseling is a reasonable and essential wedding planning expense. “Attend premarital counseling” really is a box that needs to be checked on that long list of wedding planning tasks. But instead of thinking of it a

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  Austin Relational Wellness We chose to include the word relational in the name of our practice because it’s the cornerstone of the work we do. But what does it mean to be relational ? How do you know if you’re relationally well ? re·la·tion·al rəˈlāSH(ə)n(ə)l/ adjective 1. concerning the way in which two or more people or things are connected What it means to be relational Being relational means acknowledging the interconnectedness of human nature and the important role that relationships play in our lives . We believe that humans are meant to connect with others on an interpersonal and emotional level and that strong, fulfilling relationships help people maintain emotional well-being. It can be a challenge, as American culture pushes individuality and self-reliance. While individuality is important, it’s also important for people to have healthy connections and relationships . In our culture, this can often be overlooked. Being relational is all about connection and how