Marriage Mentoring at Wildwood Church
At Wildwood Church, we believe that every marriage can grow deeper, stronger, and more fulfilling. Whether you're newlyweds, celebrating decades together, or anywhere in between, our Prepare & Enrich program offers personalized insights and tools to help you thrive as a couple.
Why Choose Prepare & Enrich?
Prepare & Enrich is the most widely used relationship assessment tool, trusted by over 3 million couples worldwide. It’s designed to help couples at any stage of their relationship, not just those facing challenges.
The Prepare-Enrich program helps couples:
Identify and explore strength and growth areas
Strengthen communication skills
Resolve conflict using a Ten Step Model
Identify and manage stressors
Explore financial planning & budgeting
Understand family of origin issues
Establish personal, relationship, and family goals
Understand and appreciate relational differences
All of them!
The program is customized specifically for each couple.
Premarital
Assess satisfaction levels for premarital couples to gain insights into marriage expectations, dynamics, wedding stress, personality, spiritual beliefs, closeness, and more.
Pre- Adoption/Foster
Prepare couples to adopt or foster. Assess expectations and satisfaction in 12 relationship categories and gain insights into relationship dynamics, stress, personality, and family systems.
Married
Assess satisfaction levels for married couples to gain insights into dynamics, commitment, forgiveness, parenting, personality, spiritual beliefs, family systems, and more.
Military
Military couples face many challenges as they serve and protect. As our service members are deployed more and for longer periods of time, increased strain is placed their marriages and families.
Parenting
Uniquely assess parenting styles and parenting stress. Also provides condensed insight into a couple’s relationship, including communication and conflict resolution.
Prepare/Enrich Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Prepare/Enrich Assessment?
The Prepare/Enrich Assessment is a scientifically validated tool used to help couples identify their strengths and growth areas. It’s tailored to each couple’s unique relationship dynamics and provides insights that can guide meaningful discussions and personalized development plans.
Who is the Prepare/Enrich Assessment for?
This assessment is ideal for premarital couples, married couples, and even those in committed long-term relationships. It’s designed to benefit relationships at any stage by providing insights and guidance tailored to your specific needs.
How long does it take to complete the assessment?
The assessment typically takes about 30-45 minutes to complete. It consists of a series of questions designed to evaluate different aspects of your relationship, such as communication, conflict resolution, financial management, and more.
What topics are covered in the Prepare/Enrich Assessment?
The assessment covers a wide range of topics, including communication, conflict resolution, financial management, family and friends, sexual relationship, spiritual beliefs, and more. Each topic is addressed through a series of tailored questions designed to provide a comprehensive view of your relationship.
How can the results of the assessment benefit my relationship?
The results of the Prepare/Enrich Assessment provide a detailed snapshot of your relationship’s strengths and areas for growth. These insights can help you and your partner engage in meaningful discussions, set goals, and work on areas that may need improvement, ultimately leading to a stronger and healthier relationship.
Is the assessment confidential?
Yes, the assessment is completely confidential. Only you, your partner, and your facilitator will have access to the results. This ensures that you can engage with the process openly and honestly.
Do we need to see a counselor to use Prepare/Enrich?
You do not need to see a counselor in order to start Prepare & Enrich at Wildwood. Our facilitators can help you understand the results, navigate difficult conversations, and create actionable plans for improvement. If additional support is needed, a counselor may be recommended.
How often should we take the Prepare/Enrich Assessment?
The assessment can be taken multiple times throughout your relationship. Many couples find it helpful to revisit the assessment during major life transitions, such as after the first year of marriage, before starting a family, or when facing significant challenges.
How do we get started with the Prepare/Enrich Assessment?
Getting started is easy! Simply contact us to schedule your assessment. We’ll guide you through the process and ensure you get the most out of your Prepare/Enrich experience.
What happens after we complete the assessment?
Once you’ve completed the assessment, you’ll meet with your facilitator to review the results. Together, you’ll discuss the findings and create a plan to build on your strengths and address any areas of growth.
Can we take the assessment online?
Yes, the Prepare/Enrich Assessment is available online, making it convenient for you and your partner to complete it from the comfort of your home.
We hope these FAQs have provided clarity about the Prepare/Enrich process. If you have more questions or are ready to begin, we're here to support you every step of the way.
