PRE-MARRIAGE

COUNSELING
MODULE 11
Article 16 of the Executive Order (EO) No. 209 or the “Family Code of the
Philippines” requires 18-25 years old would-be-married couples to undergo
PMC (Pre-Marriage Counseling).
OBJECTIVE OF THIS SESSION
Describe one’s self as a person and his/her future spouse.
Identify similarities and differences based on the accomplished MEI Form and the
factors affecting their individual perception which would eventually affect their future
married life.
Identify tips and ways to manage conflict through meaningful conversations and
engaging participant/s in a dialogue.
 COUNSELING SESSIONS
• Session 1: YOU AND YOUR FUTURE SPOUSE
- Share important aspect of one’s self –awareness and introspection that will underscore self-
awareness, acceptance and appreciation of their own uniqueness and of their future partners.
• Session 11: UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
- focus on identifying the differences of the participants and the factors affecting those differences.
• Session 111: IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION
- focus on initiating meaningful conversation and dialogue that will be valuable in resolving
potential conflicts and differences.
• Session 1V: LIFETIME COMMITMENT
- Synthesize the lessons learned and evaluate the conduct of the session provided.
SESSION 1- YOU AND YOUR FUTURE SPOUSE