Marriage Preparation

At St. Luke Medical District, we are proud faciliators of the Prepare/Enrich Assessment program. We offer two pathways for participation: 1. a one-day workshop and 2. individual couples' counseling

Better together marriage workshop THIS FALL!

Whether you are already engaged, are considering marriage, or are in the first year, this workshop will help ensure that you get off to a great start! The workshop will help each couple gain a deeper understand of their own unique dynamics, personalities, responses to stress, and strength/growth areas. And you'll meet other couples who are on the same journey!
 
Each couple will complete a 30-minute individual Prepare-Enrich relationship assessment a few days before the workshop. Prepare-Enrich is the #1 marriage preparation tool in the world, with a solid foundation in research, and more than 35 years clinical and pastoral use across the country. In session 1, each couple will receive their custom report, and we’ll walk through them as a group. Then we’ll discuss the key opportunities to strengthen your relationship.
 
  • Session 1: Your assessment & relationship strength/growth areas.
  • Session 2: Handling stress
  • Session 3: Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • Session 4: Round tables on specific growth areas, like Financial Management, Spiritual Beliefs, Romance/Sex/Affection
 
Discuss topics you may not have considered, or were afraid to bring up. Become more patient with each other. Love each other better. And live into a better version of yourselves.

Following the workshop, individual follow-up appointments may be arranged to continue the discussion.

The cost is $75 per couple, and childcare is available upon request. We are currently scheduling the Fall workshop for a Sunday afternoon in late September or October, so let us know if you would like to join!

better together couples' counseling

Custom couples counseling for those considering or preparing for marriage, or seeking to deepen and enrich their marriage. Whether you are already engaged, are considering marriage, or are in the first year, custom counseling based on the Prepare-Enrich model will help ensure that you get off to a great start! Led by Rev. Kimberley Pfeiler, these sessions will help each couple gain a deeper understand of their own unique dynamics, personalities, responses to stress, and strength/growth areas.

Each couple will start by completing a 30-minute individual Prepare-Enrich relationship assessment. Prepare-Enrich is the #1 marriage preparation tool in the world, with a solid foundation in research, and more than 35 years clinical and pastoral use across the country. In session 1, we’ll discuss your unique dynamics as a couple, and your strengths and growth areas. Based on those results, we’ll develop a session plan to strengthen your relationship, focusing on areas like:

  • Communication
  • Handling stress
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Financial Management
  • Spiritual Beliefs
  • Leisure Activities
  • Relationship Roles
  • Romance/Sex/Affection
  • Marriage Expectations
  • Children and Parenting
  • Family Dynamics
 
We will discuss topics you may not have considered, or were afraid to bring up. And with better understanding, you’ll become more patient with each other, love each other better, and live into a better version of yourselves.

Initial session: $100, payable on scheduling. Additional sessions $75 each.