The relationship inventory is designed to identify a couple’s strength 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. The program helps couples:
- Explore strength 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
The main component of the program is an online survey each person will complete in about 30-45 mins. The skill areas that are addressed have proven to be essential in good, healthy marriages. The inventory is not a pass/fail instrument. This inventory is highly regarded by experts across the country and is a catalyst to make sure that the important issues in a marriage have been addressed. After the inventory has been completed, a report will be sent to the facilitator, and they will conduct 3-5 mentoring sessions to cover results and relationship skills. Please visit www.prepare-enrich.com for a list of trained facilitators or you can take the inventory through Marriage Preparation.org at http://www.catholicmarriageprep.com/course-info/premarital-inventory.