Certification Training DAY WORKSHOP
Customized Version of PREPARE/ENRICH
Welcome to Workshop
Introductions
Overview of the day
Section One:
OVERVIEW OF THE PREPARE/ENRICH PROGRAM
Training Manual, pages 1-5- Goals of Training- Goals of PREPARE/ENRICH - Two Components—assessment &
teaching relationship skills- Strong research foundation
Brief History
Systemic Components
Facilitator’s Report
• Ten Core Scales• SCOPE Personality Profile• Relationship Dynamics• Couple & Family Map• Personal Stress Profile• Satisfaction, Commitment & Abuse• Customized Scales
Benefits of Assessment
• Benefits to Couples• Benefits to Facilitators
Section Two:
ONLINE ADMINISTRATION OF PREPARE/ENRICH
Training Manual, page 6
Play Video & Discuss
Administration
(Insert Section 2: Administration clip here)
• First, download the video clips from the SD section of the PE website to your computer. • Click “Insert” from the PowerPoint menu above• Select “Movies and Sounds” > “Movie from File”• Click the folder you’ve saved the DVD clips in and select the clip to insert• Click your start preference and resize as needed
(When projecting a movie inserted into a PowerPoint file, some computers will need to have settings adjusted to show the clip on the screen instead of the monitor. Test ahead of time)
Questions & Reactions?
Participant Discussion:Do you have any questions about administration?
Review What information do you need to
gather from a couple so you can “Add” them for online administration?
Section Three:
FACILITATOR’S REPORT AND GIVING FEEDBACK
Training Manual, pages 7-9
Facilitator’s Report
Review First Two PagesTable of Contents
Background Information
Participant Discussion:Based on the background informationWhat are some potential strengths?What are some potential issues?
Section Four:
COUPLE TYPOLOGY AND STRENGTH AND GROWTH AREAS
Training Manual, pages 10-14
Couple Types & Marital SatisfactionMean and Range for PCA Scores
Four Types of Premarital Couples
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Partner Style & Habits
Financial Management
Leisure Activities
Affection/Sex Epec.
Family & Friends
RolesSpiritual Beliefs
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Communication
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Partner Style/Habits
Financial Management
Leisure Activities
Sexual Relationship
Family & Friends
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Strength & Growth Areas
From Sample Facilitator’s Report, page 4
Couple TypologyStrength & Growth Areas
Couple’s Workbook, page 2: Sharing Strength & Growth Areas
Core Exercise
Sharing Strengths & Growth Areas
Play video vignette OR role-play a few minutes of this exercise in a mock feedback setting
Sharing Strength & Growth Areas
Insert Video
Questions or Reactions?
Participant Discussion:What is the value of this exercise?
Review: What Couple Type only occurs with
married couples? What are some of the major
differences between Couple Types?
Section Five:
OVERALL SATISFACTIONIDEALISTIC DISTORTION
RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS
Training Manual, pages 15-19
Relationship Dynamics
Core Exercise
Creating a Wish List
Play video vignette OR role-play a few minutes of this exercise in a mock feedback setting
Creating a Wish List
Insert Video
Questions or Reactions?
Participant DiscussionWhat is the value of this exercise?
Review How do the positive and negative
cycles apply to this couple?
Section Six:
COMMITMENT, ABUSE, & PERSONAL STRESS PROFILE
Training Manual, pages 20-23
Core Exercise
Identifying Most Critical Issues
Play video vignette OR role-play a few minutes of this exercise in a mock feedback setting
Identifying Most Critical Issues
Insert Video
Questions or Reactions?
Participant Discussion:What is the value of this exercise?
Review: What are some key points for helping couples understand and cope with stress?
Section Seven:
STANDARD REPORT PAGES
Training Manual, pages 24-27
Core Exercise
Ten Steps for Resolving Conflict
Play video vignette OR role-play a few minutes of this exercise in a mock feedback setting
Ten Steps for Resolving Conflict
Insert Video
Questions or Reactions?
Participant Discussion: Which of the 10 Steps is most important?
Review What does a “special focus” area
mean for a couple?
Section Eight:
COUPLE AND FAMILY MAPS
Training Manual, pages 28-30
Couple & Family Maps
Insert Video
Couple & Family Maps
Core Exercise
Mapping Your Relationship
Play video vignette OR role-play a few minutes of this exercise in a mock feedback setting
Mapping Your Relationship
Insert Video
Questions or Reactions?
Participant Discussion:What is the value of this exercise?
Review: In what ways have you seen the concept of “balance” contributing to health in terms of “closeness”? What about “flexibility”?
Section Nine:
SCOPE Personality Profile
Training Manual, pages 33-35
SCOPE Personality Profile
Core Exercise
SCOPE Out Your Personality
Play video vignette OR role-play a few minutes of this exercise in a mock feedback setting
SCOPE Out Your Personality
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Questions or Reactions?
Participant Discussion:What is the value of this exercise?
Review: How can awareness of personality differences help a couple in their day-to-day interactions?
Section Ten:
WORKING WITH STEPFAMILIES
Training Manual, pages 36-37
PREPARE/ENRICH Scales
• Step Parenting Expectations– For engaged couples forming a
stepfamily• Previous Marriage
– When one or both partners have been previously divorced
• Step Parenting– Married couples raising children under
18 in stepfamily
Couple Exercise
Stepfamilies: Choosing Realistic Expectations
Play video vignette OR role-play a few minutes of this exercise in a mock feedback setting
Stepfamilies: Choosing Realistic Expectations
Insert Video
Questions or Reactions?
Participant Discussion:What are some unique challenges that stepfamily couples face?
Review: What are key goals for couples forming a stepfamily?
Section Eleven:
WORKING WITH CONFLICTED AND DEVITALIZED COUPLES
Training Manual, pages 38-40
Couple Exercise
Working with a Conflicted Couple using Assertiveness &
Active Listening
Play this video vignette OR role-play this exercise in a mock feedback setting
Conflicted Married Couple
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Questions or Reactions?
Participant Discussion:How comfortable do you feel working with distressed couples? When would you make a referral and to whom?
Review: What are some specific ways you can focus on strengths when working with conflicted or devitalized couples?
Section Twelve:
NEXT STEPS AND THE COUPLE CHECKUP
Training Manual, pages 41-42
www.CoupleCheckup.com
www.CatholicCoupleCheckup.com
Closing Remarks
Video on Couple Checkup
Closing Remarks
Insert Video
Next Steps Please turn in your:Blue Registration Card
Evaluation Form
Remember to use your Free Scoring
Use with your partner or another couple within 2-3 weeks
Free scoring expires in 1 year
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