What is PREPARE®?
The Premarital personal Relationship Evaluation is an internationally-recognized and standardized program designed to help couples build stronger relationships. Couples complete an online relationship inventory, after which it is scored and discussed with a certified professional over a number of sessions. Relationship tools are chosen, taught and practiced in session to help couples acquire the necessary skills for a fulfilling relationship.
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Program Goals
There are several goals of the PREPARE program. In order to achieve these goals, exercises are selected specifically with the couple’s strengths and growth areas in mind. The facilitator teaches and guides the practice of these exercises in order to improve relationship skills. The program helps couples to:
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explore strength and growth areas -
strengthen communication skills -
identify and manage major stressors -
learn conflict resolution using the Ten Step Model -
develop a more balanced relationship -
explore family of origin issues -
discuss financial planning and budgeting -
establish personal, couple and family goals -
understand and appreciate personality differences
Topics Covered
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strengths and growth areas -
overall satisfaction -
relationship dynamics -
commitment -
stress -
communication -
conflict resolution -
money and finances -
leisure activities -
sexual expectations -
family and friends -
relationship roles -
spiritual beliefs -
marriage expectations -
parenting expectations -
personality profiles