Relationship and marriage counselling and perinatal support refers to therapeutic interventions that decrease individuals and couples distress at significant transition points like postpartum and separation; and increase the health and well-being of the individual and couple. The targeted support improves couple communication skills and improves conflict, relationship and postpartum distress and dissatisfaction in couples who recognise that they are experiencing difficulties.

Key transition points in the relationship:

Planning to marry or move in together:

Couples can participate in a PREPARE Relationship Inventory (via appointment) which focuses solely on their relationship dynamic.

Areas explored in program:

Couples at each course choose the specific issues they wish to explore. Some popular choices are as follows:

• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Decision-making
• Exploring relationship, familial and societal expectations
• Designing a marriage that works for both of us
• Mixing different cultural backgrounds and family influence
• Recognising and meetings needs – your needs, my needs, our needs
• Coping with stress
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Balancing work and family; adjusting to parenthood, twin careers, etc
• Reasons for marrying

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 relationship programs are run by experienced psychologists or counsellors working in the field of couple relationships; trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Prepare/Enrich certification. They have a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based relationship theory and provide an interactive, insightful learning space for couples.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations of a premarital program less than 7 days prior to a program will incur a 10% administration fee.

Cancellation of a premarital program occurring less than 72 hours prior to a program will forfeit full payment.

Times: 

Prepare Relationship Inventory: via appointment.

Venues

Coburg

Couples will receive a Certificate at the completion of this course.

Email request for EFT details 

All courses are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS).