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PREPARE/ENRICH Program

The Prepare and Enrich Website at www.prepare-enrich.com

Kristen Birkland LMFT was certified in the Prepare/Enrich Program in 1999 and currently utilizes the Prepare material and structured program in combination with her skills as a couples therapist to aid pre-marital couples in achieving their goals.

What is the PREPARE/ENRICH Program?

PREPARE/ENRICH is a program based on a set of five inventories that examine major relationship issues a couple may experience. These inventories must be administered by a trained PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor and include 6-8 feedback sessions in which the counselor facilitates discussion between the couple based on their inventory results.

What are the major goals of the PREPARE/ENRICH Program?

There are six goals of the PREPARE/ENRICH Program. In order to achieve these goals there are also six corresponding couple exercises designed to help couples improve their relationship skills. The six goals are:

1. To explore Relationship Strengths and Growth Areas
2. To learn Assertiveness and Active Listening Skills
3. To learn how to resolve conflict using the Ten Step
4. To help the couple discuss their Family-of-Origin
5. To help the couple with financial planning and
6. To focus on personal, couple and family goals