THE COUPLE CHECKUP
Getting the Most from
the Couple Checkup!
WELCOME
3818 -161st Pl SE
Mill Creek, WA 98012
www.LifelineForFamilies.com
WHAT WE’LL COVER
• What is the Couple Checkup?
• How can I benefit from using the
Couple Checkup?
• Multiple ideas on how and why to
use the Couple Checkup
• 4 Keys to Success
RELEVANT QUESTIONS
• Are you satisfied with the scope of
your organization’s work with
couples?
• Would you have a physical only
once in your life time?
• Why should I use Couple Checkup
when Prepare/Enrich works so well?
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES
• A lighter, less technical version
• Flexible for multiple uses
• A Discussion Guide is included for
couple interaction with the assessment
• A Group report is available to
understand group dynamics
• Written in the style of a “self help” tool.
• Results come directly to the couple
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES PT. 2
• Still based on the Core Relationship
scales found in Prepare / Enrich
• New scales have been added such as
military service, personal stress profile
and more
• Includes a comprehensive “Discussion
Guide” full of helpful discussion starters
and exercises
SAMPLES OF LANGUAGE
FROM THE DISCUSSION GUIDE
CHECKUP IS FOR ALL
COUPLES
• Dating Couples--over 6 million
cohabiting couples need to decide
whether or not to marry.
• Engaged Couples--only 40% of
engaged couples receive premarital
preparation.
• Married Couples--wait to long to find
help, when issues are “terminal”.
Four Keys to Success
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2.
3.
4.
Discover
Share
Celebrate
Implement
SUCCESS KEY # 2
“DISCOVER”
Get couples to take the Couple
Checkup Taking an online relationship
inventory and generating a Couple
Checkup Report will pique their
curiosity.
As they explore their results, each
couple will discover both strengths
and issues. They'll see where they
agree and disagree and gain insight
into one another's perceptions of their
relationships.
A couple needs to know where
they're starting from to chart a course
for where they want to go.
TAILOR-MADE TO EACH
COUPLE
• Online--takes advantage of the power of
computers and the internet.
• First asks variety of background questions.
• Selects most relevant scales for each
couple from over 60 scales. Including
Military.
• Result is a tailored assessment, unique for
each couple.
• Each person takes it separately from any
internet location.
CHECKUP REPORT
• Results in Seconds
• 17-25 page Report
• Highlights Strengths
• Flexible PDF file to review and
print
• Can forward to Facilitator
DISCUSSION
GUIDE
• Suggestions
• Couple Exercises
• Discussion Q’s
• Church Based with
Scriptures is available
SUCCESS KEY # 2
“SHARING”
Set up accountability to the
process!
We encourage couples to engage
in discussion in a "let's discover new
dynamics in our relationship" rather
than "let's fix something.”
How can you create a safe environment
for open discussion? The topics covered
in the Couple Checkup help generate
productive conversations couples
wouldn't otherwise have; conversations
that apply specifically to their
relationship.
* Research Shows that if couple will
complete the materials their
relationships will improve
GROUP REPORT
The Group Report gives a detailed overview of the groups dynamics,
Strength and Growth areas.
GROUP REPORT
IDEAS - WHAT OTHERS HAVE DONE.
• Create at positive "Buzz" Just like any other program
we offer, we have to create a "Buzz" The more you
get to participate, the more people will be having
parking-lot conversations about the Couple
Checkup.
• When you promote Marriage Enrichment present it as:
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Couples making a good marriage better
Making available a marriage enrichment tool
We can all benefit from learning new skills
Discover the next step to a stronger relationship
• Share from the pulpit that Pastor and Spouse are
taking the profile and encourage participation.
Share a learned insight from your profile
IDEAS - WHAT OTHERS HAVE DONE.
Here are some things other churches have done.
You can:
• Preach a sermon series, over multiple weeks,
using the themes of the Discussion Guide as
your topics. Have people do the exercises
along with you and your spouse each week.
• Launch small groups or Sunday/midweek
classes that use the Discussion Guide as an
outline for 6 to 8 sessions.
• Offer a weekend retreat where you "go
deeper" into the subjects presented.
SUCCESS KEY # 3
“CELEBRATE”
• Have Couples share testimonials in
services of how their relationships
grew or changed for the better.
• You may want to consider having a
special marriage celebration dinner
or potluck. Call it a "date night" and
offer a short, fun program and child
care.
BE READY TO MEET THE NEEDS IN
RELATIONSHIPS THAT MAY BE
UNCOVERED.
• The outcomes, in some cases, might be conflict in
relationships that is stirred up
• Have Prepare-Enrich Trained
Coaches/Mentors ready to meet with couples
with more serious problems.
• Circulate an approved referral list of counselors
and therapists for your leaders to use if
necessary
BENEFITS TO COUPLES
• Couple enjoys getting back
results
• Primes couples for positive
change
• Personalizes content and
scales
• Highlights Strengths & Issues
• Guided interaction keep
couples engaged in the
process
BENEFITS TO ORGANIZATIONS
• Easy to use for
Coaching and
Mentoring
• Primes couples for
your Group Program
• Personalizes your
Program for Couples
• Group Report insights
focus outcomes
• Sharing results helps
couples feel others
have similar issues.
SUCCESS KEY # 4
“IMPLEMENT”
Visit www.couplecheckup.com
Use These tools!”
Step #1 - Consider purchasing the
“Couple Checkup” book as a resource
(includes free code for one person)
Discounted to $16.95
www.CoupleCheckup.com/bookstore
Step 2
Explore the Free Resources
• Click on for Group Leaders Tab &
Explore
• Set up a Group (Free of charge) - This
opens the Group resources to you
• Download Group Leaders Help
Guide
• Small Group Study Guide (Churchbased)
Step 3
• Make a list of 5 couples who would
make great Coaches. Have an
informational meeting with them to
discuss possibilities.
• Think of 2 other couples you can
informally go through the CC materials
with.
• Plan a Marriage Enrichment cycle for
your group and get it on the Calendar.
• Consider using the CC for a weekend
retreat.
MORE INFORMATION
www.LifelineForFamilies.com
luke@lifelineff.com
Direct Phone 206-356-7155