Premarital Counseling:
Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein offers premarital counseling using the Prepare/Enrich program. All couples are welcome: multi-faith, GLBTQ, agnostic, second, or already married. You can contact us to set up a complimentary meeting to discuss this program, no matter what stage of a relationship you are in.
Counseling is offered online or in person.
What is Prepare/Enrich?
This extensive series of questions is a customized couple assessment. Completed online, it identifies a couple’s strengths and growth areas. It is one of the most widely used programs for premarital counseling and premarital education. (It is also used for marriage counseling, marriage enrichment, and dating couples considering engagement.)
Based on your personalized assessment results, we will meet with you 4-5 times to discuss and understand your results, work on relationship skills, and review the values that support a strong and lasting relationship.
How much does it cost?
$850 for four sessions, each lasting 60 min. This includes printed copies of all results, worksheets, and materials. The online evaluation cost of $35 is paid directly by the couple.
What are the primary goals of the Prepare/Enrich Program?
- There are several goals of the Prepare/Enrich Program. Exercises are designed to help couples improve their relationship skills to achieve these goals. The Program helps couples:
- Explore strengths and growth areas. Strengthen communication skills
- Identify and manage major stressors. Resolve conflict 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
What relationship areas are assessed by the Inventory?
12 Relationship Scales — communication, conflict resolution, roles, sexuality, finances, spiritual beliefs, and more
5 SCOPE Personality Scales
4 Couple and Family Scales — based on the Circumplex Model
4 Relationship Dynamic Scales 30 Customized Scales
Who uses Prepare/Enrich?
Over 100,000 trained clergy members, professional counselors, mentors, and marriage educators throughout the U.S. have utilized the Inventory. Over 3 million couples have taken a Prepare/Enrich Inventory and worked through their results under the guidance of a trained facilitator.