Course Description

This course will provide you with all the necessary training and materials to become certified as a Prepare-Enrich facilitator, giving you full access to use the inventory and program.

On the left side of this page, you will find the list of content and resources available to you once you enroll.

You can complete this certification at your own pace... You will have lifetime access to the material so you can complete the training as your schedule permits and return to review the material anytime!

LMFT (MFC 41348 and CEU Provider 59396)

Veronica Marchese, Ph.D.

EDUCATIONB.A. PsychologyM.A. CounselingPh.D. Depth PsychologyWORK EXPERIENCELay Ecclesial Minister for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles since 1989Marriage and Family Therapist since 2000Teacher (High School, College and University)Retreat & Workshop SpeakerWebsite: www.DrVeronicaMarchese.com

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • 1) START HERE : Intro Video Overview

    • 2) (PRINT) Checklist for completing the certification

    • 3) Handout : Features of Prepare Enrich Program

    • 4) Facilitators Manual (FULL 80 pg)

    • 5) Sample Facilitator Report (Copyright/DO NOT DISTRIBUTE)

    • 6) Sample Couple Report

    • 7) Workbook : Standard Version

    • 8) Workbook: Biblical

    • 9) Workbook : Catholic Version

    • 10) Workbook : Parenting Standard

    • 11) Workbook : Parenting Biblical

    • 12) Workbook : Six Core Exercises

    • 13) Handout : Financial Exercise_supplement

    • 14) Handout : Biblical Verses

    • 15) Handout : Jewish Reference Guide
  • 2

    Module 1: History and Overview of Prepare-Enrich Program

    • 1) Module 1 Video Lesson

    • 2) Facilitator's Manual : Pages for Module 1

    • 3) Handout : Marriage & Family Facts

    • 4) Research : 2012 Prepare Enrich Program Overview
  • 3

    Module 2: Online Administration of Inventory

    • 1) Module 2 Video Lesson

    • 2) Facilitator's Manual pages for Module 2

    • 3) Handout: Instructions for Online Administration

    • 4) Handout: FAQ user tips

    • 5) Handout: Chart on Customized Version of PE

    • 6) Handout: Customized Scales for Faith-Based Individuals

    • 7) Handout: Making Faith-Based Selections

    • 8) Handout: Standard vs Parenting Versions

    • 9) Handout: Parenting Version Overview FAQ
  • 4

    Module 3: Reports and Giving Feedback

    • 1) Module 3 Video Lesson

    • 2) Facilitator's Manual Pages for Module 3

    • 3) Handout: Chart Organizing Feedback Sessions

    • 4) Handout: Manual for giving feedback

    • 5) Handout: Follow up discussion questions
  • 5

    Module 4: Core Scales Explained

    • 1) Module 4 Video Lesson

    • 2) Facilitator's Manual pages 16-23 for Module 4

    • 3) Facilitator's Manual (Additional pages to use in Modules 4-6)
  • 6

    Module 5: Couple Typology and Strength & Growth Areas

    • 1) Module 5 Video Lesson

    • 2) Handout: Couple Types
  • 7

    Module 6: Overall Satisfaction, Idealistic Distortion and Relationship Dynamics

    • 1) Module 6 Video Lesson

    • 2) Facilitator's Manual Pages for Module 6 Relationship Dynamics

    • 3) Facilitator's Manual (Additional pages to use in Modules 4-6)

    • 4) Handout: Idealistic Distortion

    • 5) Handout: Relationship Types
  • 8

    Module 7: Commitment : Abuse : Stress

    • 1) Module 7 Video Lesson

    • 2) Facilitator's Manual Pages for Module 7

    • 3) Handout: Stress Profile

    • 4) Handout: Top Stressors for Couples
  • 9

    Module 8: Couple and Family Maps

    • 1) Module 8 Video Lesson

    • 2) Facilitator's Manual Pages Module 8
  • 10

    Module 9: SCOPE Personality Profile

    • 1) Module 9 Video Lesson

    • 2) Facilitator's Manual Pages Module 9
  • 11

    Module 10: Stepfamilies, Conflicted/Devitalized Couples and Other uses of PE Program

    • 1) Module 10 Video Lesson

    • 2) Handout: Working with Conflicted Couples

    • 3) Handout: Key points when working with Stepfamilies

    • 4) Research: Couple Check Up

    • 5) Video: Conflicted Couple Time Out Exercise

    • 6) Video: Conflicted Couple Forgiveness Exercises

    • 7) Video: Marital Therapy with Stepfamilies
  • 12

    Module 11: Catholic Perspectives

    • 1) Module 11 Video Lesson

    • 2) Video: Bishop Barron on Marriage

    • 3) Handout: Catholic Content in PE Inventory

    • 4) Handout: Chapter 4 Dissertation and Bibliography

    • 5) Church Doc: Pastoral Letter on Marriage 1 (Marriage and the Divine Plan)

    • 6) Church Doc: Pastoral Letter Glossary

    • 7) Church Doc: Pastoral Letter on Marriage 2

    • 8) Church Doc: Gaudium et Spes (section on Marriage)

    • 9) External Link: Church Document Familiaris Consortio

    • 10) External Link: Church Document Humanae Vitae

    • 11) Church Doc: Pope Francis 2016 Amoris Laetitia

    • 12) CARA marriage_report 2007

    • 13) Link to external site: USCCB page on Catholic teachings related to marriage

    • 14) Handout: Facilitator Manual pages on faith-based

  • 13

    Module 12: Next Steps, CEUs and Completion of Certification

    • 1) Module 12 Video Lesson

    • 2) Evaluation REQUIRED to complete the certification

    • 3) Handout: Next Steps

    • 4) Research: PE Program Overview 2009

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