Couples on the Brink

Are you or your spouse considering divorce but feeling unsure?Before making a permanent decision, you may want to consider Discernment Counseling—a short-term, specialized approach that helps couples gain clarity and confidence about the future of their marriage.

What is Discernment Counseling?

Discernment Counseling is a brief process (typically 1–5 sessions) designed for couples in which:

• One partner is leaning toward divorce

• The other partner wants to preserve the marriage

Unlike traditional couples counseling, which focuses on repairing the relationship, Discernment Counseling helps couples decide whether their issues can be resolved and if they want to commit to one final, focused effort at reconciliation.

The goal: To determine whether there is genuine, mutual commitment to restore the marriage—or to decide if divorce is the best path forward.

What You’ll Gain

• Clarity & Confidence: A deeper understanding of your marriage and your options.

• Three Perspectives: Insights from your viewpoint, your partner’s, and an experienced counselor’s professional perspective.

• Guidance for Next Steps: Support in deciding whether to move toward divorce or commit to rebuilding.

• Deeper Insight: Clarity about what has happened in your marriage and whether meaningful change is possible.

Who is it For?

Discernment Counseling is designed for:

• Couples or individuals uncertain about divorce

• Partners who want to take one last, honest look at their relationship before deciding

• Spouses exploring the possibility of saving their marriage, even if one feels hopeless or disengaged

If traditional marriage counseling hasn’t worked—or one of you feels too drained to begin again—this approach offers a fresh, structured alternative.

How It Works

Discernment Counseling combines individual and joint sessions for a balanced, honest process:

• Private conversations with each partner to explore personal concerns

• Joint sessions to uncover shared understanding and explore possibilities

• A structured decision-making framework to determine the next step:

  • Move toward divorce

  • Commit to focused counseling for meaningful change

Format: 1–5 sessions, each with a clear agenda focused on decision-making and clarity.

The Value of Discernment

Before making a permanent decision, take the time to discern.

Whether you ultimately choose to move forward together or apart, Discernment Counseling helps you do so with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.