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
is the highest form of training that PREP offers in their model. 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 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.
- 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.

Those taking the Christian PREP training option will attend Institute #101 but will spend part of the
second day (late afternoon) with Scott Stanley for a Christian PREP focus.

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
(instructor manual, various forms for conducting trainings, participant manual, research background information, etc.) and either the book, "Fighting for Your Marriage" (regular PREP) or "A Lasting Promise" (Christian PREP).
Other essential materials such as PowerPoint and video are NOT included in the training fee and must be purchased separately.

Those who complete this three-day institute in the regular PREP track can also purchase the materials
for the Christian PREP course, and vice versa.

Spouse discount: $150 off for the second spouse when taking the PREP training together. With discounted rate,
couple receives two copies of the leader manual but will share other course materials. If one spouse takes
PREP and the other C-PREP, you will receive the two different leader manuals, but will have to pick the kit for
one program or the other. You can purchase the second kit.

For information about PREP RESOURCES
visit: www.prepinc.com or call 800-366-0166

This institute is part of the week-long Smart Marriages conference.

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.