Couples can either participate in a Sunday workshop or a PREPARE Relationship Inventory (via appointment).
Couples at each course choose the specific issues they wish to explore. Some popular choices are as follows:
Marriage is a lifelong commitment comprising of many transitions. Obviously, lifelong learning continues well after the marriage ceremony, but our "Let's Make It Work" program aims to raise awareness of relationship strengths and encourages couples to discuss some of the critical and practical issues surrounding the marriage commitment. Assisting couples in the development of sound communication skills is at the heart of connecting.
Our Professional Staff
Our premarital programs are run by tertiary qualified, experienced adult educators who are either psychologists, counsellors or lecturers, working in the field of couple relationships. They have a comprehensive understanding of evidence based relationship theory and provide an interactive, insightful learning space for couples.
10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Coburg
Couples will receive a Certificate at the completion of this course.
All courses are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS).
Have you ever considered the following questions? Ask yourself -
What does family mean to me?
What does culture mean to me? How will my culture impact on my relationship and family?
Which cross-cultural issues will affect me? (if any)
Which faith will I practice? When it comes to children, will they be christained - my faith or my partner's faith; or both?
If your answer is yes, you need to consider whether these issues are going to be problematic in the future as situations arise where a decision needs to be made and a clash of cultural wills may prevent logic and common sense to prevail.
In collaboration with PRONIA (formerly AGWS), you are invited to attend a workshop addressing issues arising from cross-cultural / family of origin influence on relationships. The program is run in Coburg, Melbourne.
The manner in which we understand, welcome and communicate difference as a couple will play a major role in determining how effectively we incorporate and deal with cultural issues as they arise in our everyday lives.
Some comments from participants:
“It should be run more often …. Like a refresher course to help married couples”
“You can relate to the experiences”
“It is like history repeating itself; we all share similar experiences and react in the same dysfunctional manner – switching off”
“Kia was non-judgemental, encouraged discussion and made people feel at ease in a safe environment”
Place: RelateWell Centre, Suite 102, 398 Sydney Road, Coburg
When: Monday 26 June 2017
Time: 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm followed by Q & A
PREPARE Relationship Inventory helps identify important relationship dimensions, your strengths and the areas you would like to improve in your relationship. The first session involves each individual completing an extensive questionnaire covering all facets of their relationship. The results and feedback are worked through with the facilitator in the second session.
PREPARE Relationship Inventory involves two sessions and is completely private. This is not a group workshop and sessions are held at Coburg (Melbourne).
Skype:
An outreach service is available for couples whom geographically are not able to attend the second session of the program as the first session will be conducted online. This is provided via Skype and provides an opportunity for couples to receive their assessment from our facilitator via the Skype medium.
Eligibility will be determined at enrolment.
RelateWell Centre, Coburg
Couples will receive a Certificate at the completion of this course.
Morning & Evening appointments (Mon - Fri)
No additional charge for evening appointments
Medicare rebates
BULK BILLING available
CAREinMIND referrals accepted
Private Health Insurance rebates
Short waiting period
55 minute session
We see people presenting with:
Relationship, Marriage and Family Issues
Separation or divorce
Anger Management
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Parenting Issues
Perinatal mental health
Family Conflict and Family Dispute Issues
Cross-Cultural & Bi-Cultural Issues
Interpersonal Issues
Self-Esteem & Developmental Issues
Sexuality and sexual identity
Grief & Loss
Abuse & violence in relationships
Stress Management
Life Transitions & Adjustment Issues
Career Guidance
Location: Coburg, Brunswick West, Springvale, Pascoe Vale, Glenroy