At Enrich Your Relationship, we believe couples benefit most when their relationship begins with clarity. For any couple wanting to strengthen their relationship or for those starting couples counseling before marriage or pre-engagement counseling, we offer a Premarital Assessment using the PREPARE/ENRICH method.
This assessment gives structure and direction from the very beginning, helping us focus on what truly matters in your relationship rather than taking a generic approach.
What Is the PREPARE/ENRICH Assessment?
PREPARE/ENRICH is one of the most trusted and widely used premarital assessment tools in the world. It is designed to adapt to each couple, tailoring questions to your specific relationship, backgrounds, and experiences.
Research shows that simply completing the assessment can increase relationship awareness and satisfaction. Thoughtful insight is often the first step toward lasting change, making this an ideal foundation for marriage-readiness counseling.
How the Assessment Works
Each partner will:
- Receive a unique access code via email
- Complete the assessment individually
- Spend approximately 30 uninterrupted minutes answering questions honestly
No studying or preparation is required. We encourage you to answer based on your real experience, not what you think the “right” answer might be. Once both partners have completed the assessment, the results are delivered immediately to your premarital counselor.
Reviewing Your Results Together
This is where the real value of PREPARE/ENRICH begins. We will review your results together and identify:
- Existing strengths in your relationship
- Patterns that may create tension or misunderstandings
- Areas that would benefit most from intentional growth
Using objective data combined with personalized feedback allows us to create a focused counseling plan. This approach supports healthier communication, effective conflict resolution for couples, and a reduced risk of future relationship distress.
What You Will Learn
Through the assessment and follow-up sessions (if you decide to continue with couples counseling), you will gain:
- Insight into how your partner thinks, feels, and processes
- Clarity around where you are already succeeding as a couple
- Understanding of how family background and upbringing influence your relationship
- Direction for building practical skills that support long-term connection
These insights allow us to customize your counseling experience, whether you are seeking pre-engagement counseling, couples counseling before marriage, or ongoing relationship support.
Topics Covered In PREPARE/ENRICH
The PREPARE/ENRICH inventory explores strengths and growth areas across essential relationship topics, including:
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Financial Management
- Affection and Sexual Expectations
- Values and Beliefs
- Marriage Expectations
- Relationship Roles
- Cohabitation Issues
- Couple and Family Maps
With more than 1,200 published research studies, PREPARE/ENRICH is one of the most thoroughly researched premarital counseling tools available today.
Couple Counseling Options and Availability in Minnesota
Premarital and relationship counseling is provided by Sarah Kenville, LMFT, MA, JD. Sarah works with dating, engaged, newlywed, and same-sex couples throughout Minnesota and offers virtual premarital counseling for couples who prefer or need remote sessions.
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Sarah is passionate about helping couples enrich their relationships by identifying strengths, addressing growth areas, and building skills using the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment.
Contact Us Today to Schedule Your Premarital Assessment for Couples
If you are looking for a thoughtful, structured way to prepare for marriage, strengthen communication, and develop healthier patterns together, the PREPARE/ENRICH premarital assessment offers a proven and meaningful place to begin. Contact us today to begin your journey to a strong and lasting relationship.