one of the most challenging tasks in life: creating and
sustaining a healthy, satisfying relationship. Based on the
PREPARE/ENRICH program, the group is for married
couples who want to enrich their relationship, and
engaged or seriously dating couples who want get their
marriage or commitment off to a good start.
HOW THE GROUP WORKS: Prior to the start of the
group, couples will take one of five PREPARE/ENRICH
inventories, which will identify their strengths and growth
areas as a couple. The 165-question inventory can be
taken online or in the office. The inventory will take about
one hour to complete.
increase their awareness and understanding of key relationship issues and develop the interpersonal skills
and tools essential to strengthening their relationship.
WHAT THE INVENTORY ASSESSES: The inventory assesses 20 relationship strength and growth
areas, including:
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Personality Issues
Role Relationship
Family & Friends
Sexual Expectations
THE GOALS OF THE GROUP:
1) To identify your strengths as a couple and build new ones.
2) To strengthen your communication skills, including assertiveness and active listening.
3) To help you resolve disagreements using a Ten Step Model.
4) To explore your relationship and Family-of-Origin.
5) To develop a workable budget and financial plan.
6) To develop your personal, couple and family goals.
THE HISTORY OF PREPARE/ENRICH: PREPARE/ENRICH was created by Dr. David Olson, Ph.D.,
licensed psychologist and marriage and family therapist. In the past 30 years, over 1.5 million couples have
taken the PREPARE/ENRICH inventories. Each inventory has been rigorously tested for both reliability and
validity with excellent results. The program is available internationally and has been translated into 8
languages.
2006 DATES: The 4-week group will be offered several times in 2006
March 9 - March 30 May 4 - May 25
July 6 - July 27 September 7 - September 28
The group will meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00pm at 3662 Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos.
THE COST OF THE GROUP: The total cost of the group is $395 per couple. The cost includes:
A free, 30-minute consultation to discuss the program and answer any questions
2 PREPARE/ENRICH inventories, which can be taken online or in-office
Four 2-hour group sessions
All related materials
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to cover the cost of the inventories and all administrative fees. The
remaining $345 is due at the first session.
COUPLES WHO SIGN UP 4-WEEKS IN ADVANCE WILL RECEIVE A $50 DISCOUNT!
PLEASE NOTE: This is a skills-based group that provides tools couples can use to enhance and maintain
a healthy relationship. Couples should be committed in their relationship but not currently experiencing
serious difficulties. The group is relevant for married and unmarried couples regardless of age, race or
sexual orientation.
understanding that can be learned.
We learned most of what we know about intimate relationships through our early experiences in our
families. Our personal history has a great deal of influence on what happens in our current relationships -
on our behavior, our feelings, our expectations. If we become aware of these influences we can change
them. It is important to sort through what we inherited, keeping what fits for today and changing what does
not.
a comprehensive system to enhance self-knowledge and to develop the ability to sustain pleasurable
intimate relationships. Dr. Gordon's approach integrates a wide range of theories and methods from
psychology, education and psychotherapy and presents them in an educational format.
Several times per year I hold a Passage to Intimacy couple's workshop. Passage to Intimacy is a
two-day basic-skills workshop that is the most popular short workshop in the PAIRS program.
In the Passage to Intimacy workshop, couples will learn tools to:
Build intimacy in their relationship
Communicate effectively
Actively listen to each other
Problem-solve and fight fairly
Understand anger and express anger safely
Engage in caring behaviors
Remove barriers to emotional intimacy
Resolve unspoken assumptions and hidden expectations
The cost of the workshop is $400 per couple, which includes materials. All couples are welcome to attend
this workshop, regardless of relationship status or sexual orientation. 2006 DATES COMING SOON!
To learn more about PAIRS, please visit their website at www.PAIRS.com.
