Marriage Prep 101 Workshop

The longest-running premarital workshop in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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🌿 Marriage Prep 101: Build a Strong Foundation for The Relationship of a Lifetime

A trusted, research-based premarital workshop led by Michelle Joy, MFT

Marriage Prep 101 is one of the longest-running and most respected marriage preparation programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. For nearly 30 years, it has helped engaged, newlywed, and seriously dating couples build the skills, insight, and connection needed for a lasting, resilient partnership.

Grounded in decades of relationship research and taught with warmth, clarity, and real-world wisdom, this workshop gives couples the tools they wish they’d learned before the challenges arise.

As the current owner and lead instructor, Michelle offers Marriage Prep 101 in two beautiful formats:

🌉 1-Day Group Workshop – San Francisco

Perfect for busy couples who want a dynamic, efficient day of learning and growth.

🌺 2-Day Couples Retreat – Santa Cruz

A deeper, more spacious retreat-style experience set in a peaceful, inspiring environment.

💻 Private 1:2 Workshop (via Zoom or in Santa Cruz)

A personalized version with tailored guidance, ideal for couples wanting focused support.

👉 All upcoming dates and registration are available at:

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💞 What You’ll Learn

Marriage Prep 101 combines evidence-based skills with engaging partner exercises so you walk away with tools you can use immediately.

You and your partner will learn how to:

  • Communicate clearly and listen in a way that strengthens trust
  • Navigate differences and emotional triggers with respect
  • Understand each other’s backgrounds, stress patterns, and expectations
  • Repair conflict quickly and prevent escalation
  • Build emotional and physical intimacy
  • Create shared goals and a vision for your future
  • Strengthen the “team” dynamic in your relationship
  • Develop habits that support love, safety, and connection for the long term

Every couple receives a comprehensive workbook, guided exercises, and plenty of private breakout time for meaningful conversations.

🌟 Why Couples Love Marriage Prep 101

This workshop has been refined over nearly three decades and now integrates:

  • The latest research on what makes marriages succeed
  • Michelle’s 20+ years of specializing in couples therapy
  • A warm, non-religious, inclusive approach for all backgrounds
  • Practical tools you can use immediately
  • A positive, uplifting atmosphere — not therapy, not lecture-heavy

Couples often say:

“We learned more in a day than we did in months of couples counseling.”
“This gave us tools we’ll use for the rest of our lives.”
“Every couple should take this before getting married.”

👥 Who Marriage Prep 101 Is For

Ideal for couples who are:

  • Engaged or planning marriage
  • Newly married
  • Seriously dating or considering engagement
  • Wanting to strengthen communication and connection
  • Seeking tools to prevent future conflict patterns
  • Curious about deepening their bond before the next chapter

Marriage Prep 101 welcomes couples of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds.

👉 Ready to Strengthen Your Relationship?

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