Hint of the Month and News Update - July, 2005
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It’s a  matter of timing

We recommend that you have your first session with your couple as early as possible when they come to you enquiring about marriage.  This allows both yourself and the couple time to work on the issues that may be highlighted in the PREPARE printout. 

When scheduling your first feedback session please allow at least 2 weeks (longer if you are in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania).  This should ensure that you have sufficient time to review the couple’s printout before meeting with them.  We endeavour to post back your processing the same day that we receive it but it is wise to allow for delays. 

We have also noticed recently that the post has become slower from some areas to Sydney – another reason for a longer period between sessions.  Please phone the PREPARE office if you have not received your printout within a reasonable time (allow 2 days each way at least for post).  This will enable us to reprint your printout without having to inconvenience you (especially if you have the couple coming in a couple of hours!!!).  It is important not to allow yourself to get into the situation where you have a couple sitting  with you and you are seeing the report for the first time, or even discovering that you can't  find or don't have the Report. Imagine what the couple will think about your professionalism. 

We appreciate that there are times when you need to meet with couples quickly.  We can post your printout back to you Express Post (if available in your area).  Please advise us of this and add an amount of $4.00 to your processing fee. 

The important thing is to be sure to allow plenty of time to get a comprehensive and accurate picture of the couple based on the very detailed information contained in the Report.  Don’t just put the Report aside when it is sent back to you from our office.  Be sure to review the Report carefully well before a couple meet with you for feedback. You will benefit from being aware of the main themes, trends and patterns that apply to the couple and being able to reflect on the best ways of working with the couple in a relaxed and thoughtful fashion. Having the knowledge on the "backburner" means that you have the time to process that knowledge carefully, almost unconsciously, without it being a rushed, stressful and potentially incomplete exercise 

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