PREP offers training for mental health professionals, clergy, those from other professions
(such as nursing, education), and lay leaders who want to make a difference in couples' lives
using the PREP program. Different levels of PREP training are available which enable one
to teach different levels of PREP programs for couples. This three day training at Smart Marriages
qualifies you to teach the following PREP curricula: PREP 7, Christian PREP, Winning the Workplace Challenge, and Within Our Reach 8.  Videos, role play and research shed light on both marital failure and success.   You will learn to help couples communicate, manage conflict, and nurture fun, friendship and
intimacy in marriage. Click for a comprehensive overview of the PREP program - research, objectives, founders, trainers, etc.

PREP 3-Day Instructor Training - Pre-Conference Training Institute,
Covers:
- An overview of key risk factors for marital distress and divorce.
- Communication skills training to help couples reduce negative interaction and handle conflict constructively.
- A problem solving method that works.
- A cognitive framework to help couples understand and discuss expectations.

- Strategies to help alleviate stress
- A framework for understanding, building, and maintaining commitment.
- Strategies for helping couples maintain friendship, fun and intimacy.
- A framework for exploring and enhancing honor, respect, intimacy and forgiveness in marriage.

This three-day training qualifies you to conduct PREP and/or CHRISTIAN PREP in all the different formats that the modular nature of the program supports (e.g., 6 week, weekend, one day with two
evening follow-up, one day only, etc.).

Participants will receive the core materials needed to teach the program: the kit
(the Prep Leader's manual, PREP Resource CD, Participant manual, Personality Tool, etc.) and the book, "Fighting for Your Marriage".  Other essential materials such as PowerPoint and video are NOT included in the training fee and must be purchased separately.

Materials for Within Our Reach 8, Christian PREP, and Winning the Workplace Challenge will be available for purchase at the conference.

Spouse discount: $150 off for the second spouse when taking the PREP training together. With discounted rate, couple receives two copies of  the Prep Leader manual but will share other course materials.

Register for the Institute and the Conference: Click for Information on Conference Details, to download a conference brochure, REGISTER ONLINE, hotel & travel information & discounts, etc.