A Tool for Building
and Maintaining a Healthy Marriage
Goals of the Prepare/
Enrich Program
The Prepare/Enrich Inventories can help
you build a better marriage, whether you're a young
couple just starting out, starting a blended family,
or already married but seeking new spirit and growth
in your marriage.
Working with a counselor trained to evaluate
your strengths and growth areas, you will have the foundation
on which to build a successful, loving relationship.
The ultimate goal is to help couples
prepare for marriage (PREPARE Program) and to enrich
the marriage of those already married (ENRICH Program).
These are the most popular couple programs in the United
States and they are also available in ten other countries.
Over 1,000,000 couples have taken the very popular PREPARE/ENRICH
Program in the United States. Over 50,000 professional
counselors (marital & family therapists, psychologists,
social workers) and clergy of all denominations use
the Program throughout the United States.
The following
inventories are part of the Prepare/Enrich Program:
PREPARE - for premarital couples.
Couples usually spend a lot of time and
effort preparing for their wedding day, but arrive at
the altar woefully unprepared for marriage. The Prepare
Inventory is for couples about to embark on a life together
as man and wife. Using an in-depth questionnaire and
a personal workbook, I will help you identify the strengths
each of you brings to the relationship and areas where
you can work together to grow as individuals and as
a couple.
We'll discuss communication, conflict
resolution, personality issues, financial management,
spiritual beliefs, children and parenting, family and
friends, sexual expectations, life goals, leisure activities
and role relationships. More than 50 percent of first
marriages end in divorce. Call today to arrange to do
The Prepare Inventory and give yourself an edge to avoid
becoming part of that sad statistic.
PREPARE-MC - for premarital couples
with children from a previous relationship.
Two people coming together as a married
couple is a process filled with promise and challenges.
When one or both of them bring children to the marriage,
it brings another dimension to the relationship that
requires special attention. The Prepare-MC Inventory
addresses the needs of the husband and wife as they
begin life together and also focuses on the unique challenges
of blending families. Using an in-depth questionnaire
and a personal workbook, I will help you identify the
strengths each of you brings to the relationship and
areas where you can work together to grow as individuals
and as a family. We'll discuss communication, conflict
resolution, personality issues, financial management,
spiritual beliefs, children and parenting, family and
friends, sexual expectations, life goals, leisure activities,
and role relationships.
We've all heard horror stories of blended
families that didn't work. Call today to arrange to
do the Prepare-MC Inventory so your new family will
have an edge to avoid becoming one of them.
ENRICH - for married couples.
Most marriages start off with
fireworks and bells ringing. But, in time, many marriages
begin to deteriorate into a daily rut or, worse, into
a scene of battle. The Enrich Inventory lets you stop
for a moment and take stock of who you are as individuals
and as a couple, to evaluate what you want from your
marriage, and to work together to build a happier, more
loving relationship.
Using an in-depth questionnaire and a
personal workbook, I will help you identify your individual
strengths and areas where you can work together to grow
as a couple and give your marriage a lift.
We'll discuss communication, conflict
resolution, personality issues, financial management,
spiritual beliefs, children and parenting, family and
friends, sexual expectations, life goals, leisure activities,
and role relationships.
Far too many marriages end because the
husband and wife simply couldn't figure out what was
wrong and how to fix it. Call today to arrange to take
the Enrich Inventory and begin to strengthen and enhance
your marriage.
MATE - The
kids are grown and have moved out on their own.
Now
if they just would get the rest of their stuff out of
the basement! But when they left, they took with them
a major part of your time together as a family. What
will the two of you do now? Mate helps you reconnect
as a couple so you can enjoy your time alone together.
Using an in-depth questionnaire and a personal workbook,
I will help you identify your individual strengths and
areas where you can work together to make the most of
this wonderful time. We'll discuss communication, conflict
resolution, personality issues, financial management,
spiritual beliefs, family and friends, sexual expectations,
life goals, retirement plans, leisure activities, and
role relationships.
For Couples Interested in taking the
Program:
· Couples who participate in the Program
first take one of four couple inventories (PREPARE,
PREPARE-MC, ENRICH & MATE).
· Couples then meet with the therapist
or clergy person to receive feedback based on the results
from the inventory in 3-6 sessions. There are six goals
for the feedback and six couple exercises designed to
help couples improve their relationship.
Call today to arrange to take the Mate
Inventory and begin to strengthen and enhance your marriage. |
What are the Advantages of Having Strong
Marriages?
- Strong marriages have a positive impact on the
emotional and physical health of the husband and
wife.
- Strong marriages are the best environment for
raising healthy and happy children.
- Strong marriages reduce the probability of divorce,
which is detrimental to both children and adults.
- Strong marriages model and help children learn
the value and skills needed for a close loving relationship.
- Strong marriages are the foundation for well functioning
families.
The Prepare/Enrich Program as well
as Pre-Marital Sessions for couples who are engaged
or seriously considering marriage is available through
Judy Girard in Colorado Springs.
Gift certificates for a comprehensive
inventory (matched to the special couple) plus 5 marriage
preparation sessions are available. When you consider
that the average wedding costs more than $10,000, the
price of pre-marital preparation is a small price to
pay for a gift that is truly meaningful and whose future
value is priceless.
For information regarding this program
in other locations please consult: www.
lifeinnovation. com