Self-Care
For $175 a pop, you won’t have to shoulder your future mother-in-law’s meddling alone.
For moments like these, theres wedding planning therapy counseling specifically for the unique stressors that weddings bring.
Rahmans background is in attachment-based work and family trauma.
But smoother doesnt always mean drama-free.
Based on that, we can determine what the focus of the sessions might be.
Someone whos reaching out a few weeks before their wedding may have their sessions look different.
Going Deeper
After a few sessions, we can start doing some of that deeper work.
For someone seeking therapy by themself, well dig deeper on the goals we outlined in the first session.
What messages are you getting about your body?
How and when did this start?
Sometimes, a seemingly innocuous topic can lead to a more profound discussion, too.
Im currently working with a groom who identifies as Indian American and his fiancee identifies as white American.
The session really helped him process the emotional pain he felt growing up and what his underlying worries were.
She wanted to resolve some of those feelings before attending the actual wedding.
The worries ended up dissipating and she did attend and enjoy the wedding.
Sometimes, clients have concerns about events leading up to the wedding.
I had a client who had a lot of anxiety about herbachelorette partycoming up.
For her, it wasnt a hard decision.
Is she going to have another meltdown?
Is she going to confront me about something or get mad at me?
Ultimately, the weekend went off without any major confrontations.
This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onJune 20, 2023
