Marriage Counseling
Committed love relationships are the most powerful and
prized of all human experiences and have the potential for the deepest personal
and social healing. They are also
the most complex of human relationships. The process
of joining two people in a relationship which is intended to last a lifetime can
involve great effort. Unfortunately, too often couples are not equipped to
deal with the challenges they may face.
What is the PREPARE/ENRICH Program:
The PREPARE/ENRICH Program is based on five inventories,
(or assessments), given to and completed by both individuals of the couple.
These inventories examine major relationship issues a couple may experience.
These inventories must be administered by a trained PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor.
There are 4 to 6 feedback sessions in which the counselor facilitates discussion
between the couple based on their inventory results. Through this process
the couple learns very structured skills to help resolve distressed areas in their
relationship. (See the goals below).
There are Five Different Couple Inventories
Pre-Marital Couples
Pre-Marital Couples with Children
Cohabiting Couples with or without
Children
Married Couples with or without Children
Couples over the age of 50
What are the Major Goals of the
PREPARE/ENRICH Program:
To explore Relationship Strengths and
Growth Areas
To learn Assertiveness and Active Listening
Skills
To learn how to Resolve Conflict
To help couples discuss their Family-of-Origin
To help the couple with Financial Planning
and Budgeting
To focus on Personal, Couple and Family
goals.