Premarital Education Course
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I’m a marriage and family therapist, author, speaker, and happily married wife to my husband, Derek Johnson. When I was 16 years old, all I thought about was getting married, and I was convinced that I would be married when I was 18. Well, things didn’t go as I had planned. Since I wasn’t married at 18, my parents convinced me to go to college (thank God). During my studies, I fell in love with the field of marriage and family. I pursued both master’s and doctorate degrees in the field, going straight through and completing eight years of school without any time off (I had no life except for school)! Finally, after multiple boyfriends (lots of Mr. Wrongs), three college degrees and relocating to various states for school and jobs four times, I married the love of my life when I was 29.
During the 17 years of being in the field of marriage and family, I have specialized in premarital education (premarital counseling). I spent my entire doctorate program studying couples and researching what makes couples succeed in marriage. I’ve also studied what makes people feel disconnected in marriage and divorce. If you’re like most people, you would like to lower your chances of divorce and increase the possibilities of having a happy marriage. Fortunately, there’s lots of research demonstrating that successful marriages require each person to use healthy relationship skills, and you can learn those relationship skills right here!
Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I’ve worked with hundreds of couples, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with you. My goal is to help you successfully gain the skills needed to make your marriage happy, healthy, and successful.
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The research is clear: the biggest struggle during the first year of marriage is due to unmet expectations. Learn & discuss your and your partner’s expectations to avoid the pitfalls.
Dating your partner is fun. We spend time together and learn about one another. Discover how to keep fun & friendship thriving in your marriage for decades.
Your biggest needs likely aren’t the same as your partner’s. Uncover what each of you need most, and how to connect at a deeper level once these are met.
Ever struggle to communicate with one another? Gain an understanding of communication principles that will help you communicate with ease.
Arguments happen. What matters most is how you fight. Learn how to fight fair and effectively, and as a result, reduce conflict and resolve it quicker and more efficiently.
Finances can be an area of conflict for many couples. Discover the three areas of money that you must discuss and how to navigate these conversations.
Your marriage is important, and deserves to be protected. Learn how to address areas that might make you and your relationship vulnerable to threats.
There’s always room for improvement. Learn ways to keep your relationship hot and healthy for the rest of your lives.
Classic Edition
$199 Value!
VIP Edition
$799 Value!
Please note: Certain states (i.e., Minnesota) requires an original, notarized certificate, so please allow time to receive your original certificate.
Florida: The certificate is valid for up to one year after completion date.
In Florida, you will save $32.50 on your marriage certificate.
What about the three-day waiting period to get married after we get our marriage certificate?
No need to wait. Once you’ve completed this course and have the certification of completion, the three-day wait period to get married is waived in Florida. You can complete the course, get your license, and get married all in the same day if you’d like.
How do I know that you’re approved in the county in which I’m getting married?
We are a registered provider in all 67 counties in Florida, and have obtained either written or verbal confirmation from the county clerks offices. If you’d like to verify this information prior to completing the course, just visit the list of approved counties page to view your specific county’s contact information. For your convenience and reference, we’ve linked any written confirmation we’ve received from each county. Or, if you’d like to contact them, you can verify that Dr. Tabitha Johnson is a premarital course registered provider in their county.
We are not Florida residents–we are coming to Florida for a destination wedding. Does the discount still apply?
Only Florida residents receive the discount on their marriage license. However, completing the premarital education course does waive the 3-day waiting period to get married once you get the marriage license. If you’re tight on time once you arrive in Florida to marry, this course can help you expedite the process.
In Minnesota, you will save $75 on your marriage license. The original price for your marriage license is $115, and the reduced cost is $40.
What do I need to do to receive the discount?
Minnesota requires you to spend 12 hours on this premarital course. Once you complete the course, contact us and we will mail you an original, notarized certificate. Take this certificate to the courthouse and receive your discount.
Your satisfaction is important to us. If you are not completely satisfied with the course, we offer a 30-day refund.
Here’s a summary of our policy (more details available at checkout page): Request a refund via email within 30 days of purchase if you are not satisfied with our product. Submit both your and your fiancé’s completed course workbooks to demonstrate course completion (everything must be completed). Let us know why the course didn’t work for you. We’ll take care of the rest.
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