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Premarital Counseling Program

Building Covenant
Through Relational Integrity

Premarital Counseling: Building Covenant Through Relational Integrity is the $299 introductory course to the bundled premarital series. The full Building Covenant Through Relational Integrity series, Courses 1-10, is the in-depth bundled version and is listed below as Coming Soon.

$299
Introductory Course
1-10
In-Depth Series Coming Soon
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Partners, Full Access
$12.99
Workbook
View Introductory Course — $299 Courses 1-10 Coming Soon

About the Program

Premarital Counseling Reimagined for the Modern Couple

Most premarital programs cover logistics — finances, communication, roles. The introductory course gives couples structured language for how nervous systems, trauma histories, family systems, and relational patterns may show up in marriage.

Developed by Dr. Donetta Quinones, the introductory course is self-paced, trauma-informed, Christ-centered, and designed for both partners to complete together. The in-depth bundled premarital series is Coming Soon.

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Trauma-Informed

The introductory course integrates nervous system awareness, attachment theory, and trauma-informed relationship education for practical couple preparation.

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Biblically Anchored

Course content includes scripture integration — not as decoration, but as the theological foundation for covenant relationship practices.

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Dual Sign-In for Both Partners

One introductory-course enrollment unlocks access for both partners. Both create accounts, track progress independently, and meet in the material together.

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Self-Paced, Accessible

Complete the introductory course on your own schedule, from any device. Dashboard access lets you learn at the pace your relationship needs.

In-Depth Series Coming Soon

Building Covenant Through Relational Integrity Courses 1-10

The bundled premarital series is being finalized as the in-depth version of the introductory course. Individual course and full-bundle enrollment will open after the course access language and student pathway are finalized.

Foundation Section — Courses 1–4
01
Available Now

Foundation

Understanding Covenant and Relational Integrity

The biblical and psychological framework for covenant marriage — what it demands, and why relational integrity is its non-negotiable foundation. Includes a couple covenant integrity assessment.

8 Sessions Dual Sign-In
$199 or payment plan
View course →
02
Available Now

Foundation

Secure Love: Attachment Theory and Emotional Bonding

How attachment patterns from childhood shape your capacity for emotional bonding — and how to build secure connection with your partner before marriage.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In
$199 or payment plan
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03
Available Now

Foundation

Family Systems, Generational Patterns, and Marriage

How your family of origin shaped your relational blueprint — and how to identify and interrupt generational patterns before they define your marriage.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In
$199 or payment plan
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04
Coming Soon

Foundation

Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Emotional Regulation

The communication and conflict skills that determine whether a marriage grows stronger through hard seasons — or quietly erodes under them.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In
Coming Soon in-depth course
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Core Section — Courses 5–8
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Core

Covenant Partnership: Roles, Finances, Purpose, and Vision

The practical architecture of marriage — roles, finances, shared purpose, and the vision that makes daily sacrifice make sense. Includes a couple partnership agreement exercise.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In
Coming Soon in-depth course
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Core

Intimacy, Healing, and Lifelong Connection

A structured and biblically integrated course on sexual and emotional intimacy in marriage — building connection, navigating differences, and practicing habits that support long-term closeness.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In
Coming Soon in-depth course
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07
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Core

Relational Repair, Trust Restoration, and Emotional Reconnection

How to repair what breaks in marriage — trust, emotional safety, and connection — before the damage becomes defining. Includes a structured repair protocol couples can practice.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In
Coming Soon in-depth course
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Core

Emotional Intimacy, Connection, and Relational Maintenance

How to build and sustain the emotional intimacy that makes a marriage feel like the safest place either partner has ever been — and the ongoing practices that keep it that way.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In
Coming Soon in-depth course
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Advanced Section — Courses 9–10 · Coming Soon
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Advanced

Trauma, Nervous System Regulation, and Marriage

How trauma, attachment wounds, and nervous system dysregulation affect emotional connection, communication, conflict, and intimacy — and how couples co-regulate before hard seasons arrive.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In Trauma-Informed
Coming Soon in-depth course
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Advanced — Series Capstone

Betrayal Prevention, Accountability, and Trust Protection

How to proactively protect trust, prevent relational betrayal, establish accountability systems, and build the integrity infrastructure that makes covenant loyalty sustainable.

6 Modules Dual Sign-In Capstone
Coming Soon in-depth course
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Introductory Course +
In-Depth Premarital Series

The $299 enrollment is for Premarital Counseling: Building Covenant Through Relational Integrity, the introductory course to the bundled series. The full Building Covenant Through Relational Integrity series, Courses 1-10, is the in-depth bundled version and is Coming Soon.

Introductory course to the bundled series
Courses 1-10 are Coming Soon

Introductory Course

$299

One-time · introductory course access
Both partners · workbook included

View Introductory Course →

In-Depth Series

Soon

Courses 1-10 are being finalized
Bundle enrollment will open when ready

Coming Soon
Introductory course leads into the bundled series
Courses 1-10 · Coming Soon
Completion documentation will match final product access
$299 enrollment applies to the introductory course

Dual Sign-In Access

Built for Two. Experienced Together.

The introductory course is built for two-partner participation. One enrollment gives both partners their own student account, their own progress tracking, and access to the introductory course materials. The full bundled series will use its own enrollment pathway when released.

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One Enrollment

Purchase the introductory course once for both partners. No second checkout, no split billing, no partial access.

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Two Student Accounts

Each partner creates their own account. Individual progress tracking, personal module access.

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Shared Language

Both partners engage the same course material, building a shared vocabulary for what they're experiencing.

Dr. Donetta Quinones

Series Creator & Instructor

Dr. Donetta Quinones

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) · Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) · Certified Human Behavior Consultant

Dr. Quinones is a licensed counselor and curriculum developer with a PhD in Psychology, dual licensure as an LPC and LMHC, and graduate training in forensic psychology. The Premarital Counseling program reflects GraceRoot's faith-integrated relationship education model, giving couples structured lessons, reflection prompts, and shared language for preparation and growth.

PhD in Psychology · MA, Forensic Psychology PhD · LPC · LMHC Program Development Trauma-Informed Specialist 20+ Years Clinical Experience

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we have to take the courses in order?

Each course is designed to stand alone, so you can begin with whichever topic is most relevant to your season. That said, the series builds progressively — starting from the Foundation section (Courses 1-4) gives the strongest preparation. The Advanced section (Courses 9-10) assumes familiarity with core relational concepts.

Does dual sign-in mean we have to complete modules at the same time?

No. Each partner has their own account and can move through modules independently. You don't need to be in the same room — or even the same city — to engage the material. Many couples choose to complete modules individually and then discuss what they encountered together.

Can we use this alongside premarital counseling with a therapist?

Yes. Couples may use the series alongside counseling, pastoral care, or mentorship as an educational support. It provides structured language and reflection prompts that can help couples organize what they want to discuss.

What if we're not engaged yet — can we still take these courses?

Absolutely. These courses are designed for any seriously committed couple who wants to understand their relational dynamics before making a lifetime commitment. Engaged couples are the primary audience, but committed dating couples benefit equally from the content.

How long does each course take to complete?

Each 6-module course typically takes 4-8 hours of engagement depending on how deeply you interact with the material and how much discussion you have together. At a natural pace — one module per week — each course is a 6-week experience. There's no deadline or expiration on your access.

Program Clarity

GraceRoot courses are psychoeducational learning programs, not emergency care, legal advice, or a replacement for therapy. Certificates document GraceRoot completion. Court, employer, board, or continuing education acceptance should be confirmed before purchase unless a page states a specific approval.

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