I am so very glad you decided to join us for this adventure this year. Throughout the year we will be posting articles, videos, resources, and notes for our use in training and discipleship. This may also serve as a resource library for us to share.
One of the criteria for joining the mentor team is to make sure your own marriage is healthy. We will do this via several checkpoints. The first is the Couple Checkup inventory from Prepare-Enrich. You can read more about P-E here: About Prepare-Enrich
We will be taking a "mini" version of the full assessment from P-E that should serve us well.
Here is the link and instructions for the assessment from P-E/Couple Checkup. Please have it completed before February 21, 2016 if possible. This way we can look at the areas for growth that will likely be common over the group. During our meeting on March 24th, we will be meeting in smaller groups to discuss the individual results as well as go over the discussion guide with each couple. Mentor Leaders will be checking in during the remainder of the training period for accountability. Additional resources may be suggested on an individual basis as well.
To undergo the inventory as a couple:
Go to www.couplecheckup.com and it should take you to the "Starting the Checkup" page. [if it doesn't, click on the lime green tab marked "couples"]
- Create your account - Purchase online or redeem a voucher code. <--- this will cost you $35/couple; you will have to purchase the couple check up online (with a credit card).
- You and your spouse login separately and complete your own portion of the assessment - Both you and your spouse will login with the same account number and password. You will be given an account #, make up your own password. It will be emailed to both of you. [It took me about 20 minutes to complete 75 questions]
- At the end you will be asked for a group code: 17929-1 is our group code for this first session with our mentor couples. Using this code will allow us to compile the group's results to see if there is one consistent group-wide area on which to focus this year. We should also get individual couple results that will allow us each to focus on at least one area together as a couple in 2016.
Below is the statement you'll have to read prior to completing the assessment. The assessment is 75 questions. Please feel free to call any of the Mentor Leaders if you have any questions about the assessment process.
Before you begin, please read the following:
This is NOT a "Test". This Inventory is designed to help you and your partner identify the strength and growth areas in your relationship, and to facilitate discussion. It is not a pass or fail test, nor is it designed to predict your chances of marital success.
Format. The initial portion of the Couple Checkup will display statements that describe relationships. You will then indicate whether or not you agree that each statement accurately describes your relationship. Answers range from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
Do not attempt to preview the items when taking the Couple Checkup. Answer the items as they appear. All items require a response before proceeding to the next page. The responses for each page are stored as you proceed to the next page. You will not be able to backup to a previous page and modify them.
Avoid Undecided Answers. Answering too many questions "Undecided" (a response of 3) will provide you with less insight into your relationship. Please try to choose agree or disagree responses for a more accurate reflection of your relationship.
Do Not Discuss The Questions with Your Partner. This inventory was designed to help you learn more about your relationship. If you discuss the questions before you have both completed the inventory, your results will be less accurate.
Answer Honestly. Honest and open answers will lead to a more accurate assessment of your relationship. This, in turn, will help you and your partner strengthen your relationship by correctly identifying your relationship strengths and growth areas.
The Couple Checkup is Confidential. As you take this, please know that your answers are confidential. Review our Privacy Policy for more information.
This is NOT a "Test". This Inventory is designed to help you and your partner identify the strength and growth areas in your relationship, and to facilitate discussion. It is not a pass or fail test, nor is it designed to predict your chances of marital success.
Format. The initial portion of the Couple Checkup will display statements that describe relationships. You will then indicate whether or not you agree that each statement accurately describes your relationship. Answers range from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).
Do not attempt to preview the items when taking the Couple Checkup. Answer the items as they appear. All items require a response before proceeding to the next page. The responses for each page are stored as you proceed to the next page. You will not be able to backup to a previous page and modify them.
Avoid Undecided Answers. Answering too many questions "Undecided" (a response of 3) will provide you with less insight into your relationship. Please try to choose agree or disagree responses for a more accurate reflection of your relationship.
Do Not Discuss The Questions with Your Partner. This inventory was designed to help you learn more about your relationship. If you discuss the questions before you have both completed the inventory, your results will be less accurate.
Answer Honestly. Honest and open answers will lead to a more accurate assessment of your relationship. This, in turn, will help you and your partner strengthen your relationship by correctly identifying your relationship strengths and growth areas.
The Couple Checkup is Confidential. As you take this, please know that your answers are confidential. Review our Privacy Policy for more information.
Happy discovery!
Your Mentor Leader Team
(Joe & Diana, Jay & Kristen, Phil & Sheryl, Steve & Maria)
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