Resources for Couples
Recommended Resources for Couples
At Marriage Prep 101, we’re passionate about helping couples stay connected for life. Here are a few trusted resources that align with our approach to relationship science, emotional connection, and personal growth.
Michelle Joy, MFT
Couples Communication Workshop Led by Marriage Prep 101’s founder, this neuroscience-based workshop helps couples deepen communication, safety, and connection.
Couples & the Enneagram
Created by Marriage Prep 101 founder Michelle Joy, MFT, this companion site explores how the Enneagram can deepen communication, empathy, and self-understanding in relationships. Through workshops, online programs, and the Developmental Enneagram for Couples™ model, couples learn to grow together with compassion and awareness long after Marriage Prep 101.
The Gottman Institute
Leaders in couples research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have spent decades identifying what makes relationships thrive. Their findings inform many of the tools we use in Marriage Prep 101.
Greater Good Science Center
Based at UC Berkeley, GGSC explores the science of happiness, compassion, and resilience. Their research helps couples cultivate gratitude and emotional intelligence.
The RELATE Relationship Inventory
A powerful online tool that helps couples understand their similarities, differences, and growth areas — used in our workshops.
Hitched Magazine
An online magazine dedicated to the art and science of happy, lasting marriage.