The PREPARE is a program based on a inventory that examines major relationship issues a couple may experience. This inventory must be administered by a trained PREPARE/ENRICH Counselor and include 4-6 feedback sessions in which the counselor facilitates discussion between the couple based on their inventory results. It's a fantastic, positive and accurate compatibility test.
How many people have taken the PREPARE/ENRICH Program?
Over 2 million couples have taken the PREPARE/ENRICH Program (4 million people) since it began in 1980.
What are the major goals of the PREPARE Program?
There are six goals of the PREPARE Compatability Test 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:
To explore Relationship Strengths and Growth Areas
To learn Assertiveness and Active Listening Skills
To learn how to resolve conflict using the Ten Step Model
To help the couple discuss their Family-of-Origin
To help the couple with financial planning and budgeting
To focus on personal, couple and family goals
What relationship areas are assessed by the Inventory?
The following are the 20 relationship areas assessed in each of the five Couple Inventories:
A. Focuses on Significant Issues for Couples (14 scales)
Communication Conflict Resolution Personality Issues Financial Management Sexual Expectations Marital Satisfaction Leisure Activities
Children and Parenting Family and Friends Expectations/Cohabitation Issues Idealistic Distortion Role Relationship Spiritual Beliefs
What evidence is there that this compatability test PREPARE Program is valid & reliable?
An important strength of the PREPARE/ENRICH Inventories is their strong psychometric properties. High levels of reliability and validity have been found for each instrument, making them valuable tools for research as well as clinical use. The national norm base, validity and reliability information are listed below.
National Norms based on: 500,000 couples for PREPARE 200,000 couples for PREPARE-MC 100,000 couples for PREPARE-CC 250,000 couples for ENRICH 150,000 couples for MATE
High Levels of Validity and Reliability: PREPARE has validity in that it discriminates premarital couples that get divorced from those that are happily married with about 80-85% accuracy. Reliability is high (alpha reliability of .80 - .85).
What is the cost of PREPARE Program and What Does It Include?
The initial cost for taking the compatability test, having it interpreted and presented to the couple is $250.00 The is the first phase of the program, payable up front. The following six sessions are $85 per 30 minute session for a total of $510.00, payable in two separate payments of $255.00 each.
How Do We Get Started on Our Compatability Test?
The next step would be to pay for the test by clicking the secure PayPal link below. Once confirmation of payment is received, along with your email addresses, Dave Turo-Shields will set up the online test. Once this is completed you will receive an email with instructions and links to complete the online compatability test. Dave Turo-Shields is immediately notified by the testing site once you have each completed the test and will be in contact to schedule the feedback session and plan out the following 6 sessions.
The research is clear that when couples are smart and invest in this premarital preparation phase, followed by periodic tune-ups, the quality and duration of their marriage is powerfully enhanced. You can begin today by clicking the link below. You will complete payment on the secure, safe and trusted www.Paypal.com website.