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
Let us learn more about your experience. Complete the following survey and email back to us:
Email back to relate@relatewell.org.au
Morning & Evening appointments (Mon - Fri)
No additional charge for evening appointments
Medicare rebates
BULK BILLING (subject to eligibility requirements)
Private Health Insurance rebates
Government subsidised low cost counselling (income assessed)
50 minute session
We see people presenting with:
Mild to moderate mental health issues
Perinatal mental health
Relationship, Marriage and Family Issues
Separation or divorce
Anger Management
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Parenting Issues
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