What is PREPARE/ENRICH©
PREPARE/ENRICH© is a confidential, online assessment tool that provides couples with an easy-to-use questionnaire that can be customized for each partner.
The assessment looks at characteristics like age, education, previous marriages, children, or faith-based scales.
What are the areas of interest in the assessment?
Topics covered in the assessment and counseling sessions include a personality profile for each partner; relationship dynamics measured by assertiveness, self-confidence, conflict avoidance, partner dynamics; and 10 core scales of relationship health:
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Partner Style and Habits
- Financial Management
- Leisure Activities
- Sexuality and Affection
- Family and Friends
- Relationship Roles
- Children and Parenting
- Spiritual Beliefs
An optional workbook is provided to structure exercises between sessions that include personal stress profiles, financial management planning, and family of origin maps, among others.
How does the PREPARE/ENRICH© process work?
I recommend scheduling an introductory session prior to your taking the on-line assessment to set expectations for the process. Each partner completes the inventory independently by answering approximately two hundred questions. The online assessment should take each partner about 20 minutes to complete. Once completed, I will receive an assessment of your responses and we will use it as a roadmap for our subsequent sessions. On average, couples meet for 6 -10 weeks in order to cover each topic area of the assessment.
How much does the PREPARE/ENRICH© process cost?
The cost of the on-line PREPARE/ENRICH© inventory and assessment is $35/couple. Sessions run 60-90 minutes depending on the issues to be discussed. Most couples take 6-10 sessions to cover each topic area of the assessment.
Please contact me to discuss my hourly rate for sessions.
Why invest in Pre-marital counseling?
Since its introduction over 30 years ago, PREPARE/ENRICH has been successfully used by over three million couples to help them clarify their challenges and make specific positive changes in their relationships. Preparing couples for marriage is important. In fact, it's so important that research has found it can reduce the rate of divorce by 30%.
Using a personalized assessment at the outset of your marriage can provide you with a clear view of your relationship. This tailored approach will allow you to get to know your partner on a much deeper level. Premarital counseling, coaching, and education are investments in your relationship, that you shouldn't pass up.
The questions are based on each couple's unique background and are tailored for previous marriage, children, age, living arrangement, and more. Couples feel accurately represented when taking their premarital assessment.
Is PREPARE/ENRICH© only for premarital couples?
No, The PREPARE/ENRICH© process offers a level of awareness and understanding between partners that would be beneficial for any couple. If you are contemplating marriage, engaged, already married, with or without children, or simply just want to build a better understanding of each other- PREPARE/ENRICH© would be of great benefit to you.
PREPARE/ENRICH© is a confidential, online assessment tool that provides couples with an easy-to-use questionnaire that can be customized for each partner.
The assessment looks at characteristics like age, education, previous marriages, children, or faith-based scales.
Topics covered in the assessment and counseling sessions include a personality profile for each partner; relationship dynamics measured by assertiveness, self-confidence, conflict avoidance, partner dynamics; and 10 core scales of relationship health:
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Partner Style and Habits
- Financial Management
- Leisure Activities
- Sexuality and Affection
- Family and Friends
- Relationship Roles
- Children and Parenting
- Spiritual Beliefs
An optional workbook is provided to structure exercises between sessions that include personal stress profiles, financial management planning, and family of origin maps, among others.
I recommend scheduling an introductory session prior to your taking the on-line assessment to set expectations for the process. Each partner completes the inventory independently by answering approximately two hundred questions. The online assessment should take each partner about 20 minutes to complete. Once completed, I will receive an assessment of your responses and we will use it as a roadmap for our subsequent sessions. On average, couples meet for 6 -10 weeks in order to cover each topic area of the assessment.
The cost of the on-line PREPARE/ENRICH© inventory and assessment is $35/couple. Sessions run 60-90 minutes depending on the issues to be discussed. Most couples take 6-10 sessions to cover each topic area of the assessment.
Please contact me to discuss my hourly rate for sessions.
Since its introduction over 30 years ago, PREPARE/ENRICH has been successfully used by over three million couples to help them clarify their challenges and make specific positive changes in their relationships. Preparing couples for marriage is important. In fact, it's so important that research has found it can reduce the rate of divorce by 30%.
Using a personalized assessment at the outset of your marriage can provide you with a clear view of your relationship. This tailored approach will allow you to get to know your partner on a much deeper level. Premarital counseling, coaching, and education are investments in your relationship, that you shouldn't pass up.
The questions are based on each couple's unique background and are tailored for previous marriage, children, age, living arrangement, and more. Couples feel accurately represented when taking their premarital assessment.
No, The PREPARE/ENRICH© process offers a level of awareness and understanding between partners that would be beneficial for any couple. If you are contemplating marriage, engaged, already married, with or without children, or simply just want to build a better understanding of each other- PREPARE/ENRICH© would be of great benefit to you.
What are the PREPARE/ENRICH© options?
Standard Assessment (for premarital couples)
The Standard inventory is designed to assess pre-marital satisfaction levels in twelve relationship categories. This option provides personalized insights into relationship dynamics, commitment levels, personality, spiritual beliefs, and family systems.
Checkup (for married couple)
The Checkup inventory is designed for marriage enrichment. It assesses satisfaction levels in six relationship categories and gains personalized insights into personality, spiritual beliefs, and family systems.
Parenting (for couples with children)
The Parenting Inventory is uniquely designed to assess parenting styles and parenting stress. It also provides condensed insight into a couple’s relationship, including communication and conflict resolution.
Pre-Adoption/Pre-Foster Care (for couples pursuing adoptive or foster parenting)
The Pre-Adoption/Pre-Foster Care Inventory is designed for couples pursuing adoption or foster parenting, to assess expectations and satisfaction in twelve relationship categories; and gain insights into relationship dynamics, stress, personality, and family systems.
The Standard inventory is designed to assess pre-marital satisfaction levels in twelve relationship categories. This option provides personalized insights into relationship dynamics, commitment levels, personality, spiritual beliefs, and family systems.
The Checkup inventory is designed for marriage enrichment. It assesses satisfaction levels in six relationship categories and gains personalized insights into personality, spiritual beliefs, and family systems.
The Parenting Inventory is uniquely designed to assess parenting styles and parenting stress. It also provides condensed insight into a couple’s relationship, including communication and conflict resolution.
The Pre-Adoption/Pre-Foster Care Inventory is designed for couples pursuing adoption or foster parenting, to assess expectations and satisfaction in twelve relationship categories; and gain insights into relationship dynamics, stress, personality, and family systems.
LET’S CONNECT
If you want to find out more about how Pre-Marital Counseling can help you better understand yourself, strengthen your connections to your partner and build a relationship that can bring lasting, positive changes to your lives; I invite you to connect with me to schedule a free 30-minute consultation. I can answer any questions you might have about Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counseling and see if we’re a good fit to help prepare for your marriage.