Prepare and Enrich Program
Prepare/Enrich Relationship Counseling: Build a Connection That Lasts
Every relationship goes through seasons. Whether you are preparing to say “I do,” or you’ve found yourselves asking, “How did we get here?”, you deserve a clear path forward. Disconnection often replaces understanding quietly, allowing rigid patterns to form that feel incredibly difficult to break on your own.
At Steps to Shine Counseling, we utilize the evidence-based Prepare/Enrich framework to help couples move past feeling stuck. Guided by a certified facilitator, this research-backed assessment identifies your unique relationship strengths and the exact areas needing attention. You won’t just talk about your problems—you will truly understand them and build the practical, usable skills needed to create real, lasting change outside of our sessions.
Our Structured Relationship Programs
We offer two distinct 8-session packages tailored to your current stage of life. Both tracks offer faith-based or non-faith-based approaches. For our faith-based clients, we intentionally ground our work in timeless principles such as grace, humility, forgiveness, and mutual respect.
Marriage Intensive Counseling Program
- Investment: $1,400 (8 Sessions)
- Includes: Comprehensive Prepare/Enrich Assessment & specialized workbooks.
Designed for couples experiencing stress, communication breakdowns, or a general sense of disconnection. Together, we explore personality differences, navigate conflict more effectively, and address the hidden stress patterns driving you apart. Research shows that couples who engage in this intensive process often experience stronger communication, healthier conflict resolution, increased relationship satisfaction, and a reduced risk of divorce.
The “Foundation to Flourish” Premarital Experience
- Investment: $1,200 (8 Sessions)
- Includes: Comprehensive Prepare/Enrich Assessment.
A comprehensive premarital package designed specifically for couples who want to grow both spiritually and relationally before marriage. Utilizing personalized feedback from your assessment, we tailor each session to guide you through vital discussions on family-of-origin influences, finances, intimacy, expectations, and long-term commitment.
Core Pillars of the Prepare/Enrich Framework
Through this program, we target the foundational areas that dictate long-term relationship success:
- Evidence-Based Assessment: We use a deeply researched, personalized assessment to pinpoint your exact growth areas so we aren’t guessing where to start.
- Stronger Communication: You will learn to replace defensive habits with active, empathetic listening, ensuring both partners feel truly heard.
- Healthier Conflict Resolution: We practice practical tools to help you navigate disagreements safely, resolving tension without damaging your bond.
- Tailored & Flexible Framework: Because it is highly adaptable, this process is ideal for both individual couples looking for private growth and church communities wanting to support local marriages.
No matter where your relationship stands today, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Let’s work together to build stronger communication and a deeper, more resilient connection.