RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION            

Pre-Marriage

       Divorce/Separation

  Seasons (Grief & Loss)


Tailored courses and seminars can be designed to meet the needs of people in the community going into, being in or moving out of a relationship.
Seminars can be arranged for Professional Staff development on a range of topics e.g. Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution. We invite you to call us and discuss your requirements and we will endeavour to work with you to meet your needs.

 

                                   MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAMS

The established pre-marriage programs consist of:

  • Weekend Workshop
  • F.O.C.C.U.S. (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study)

Couples may choose either option or decide to do both. Please call to discuss the options.

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS:

  • Occupies all day Saturday.
  • Is an interactive program.
  • For couples preparing for marriage or commitment.

Topics discussed:

  1. Expectations of marriage - similarities and differences.
  2. Influences from the past - the importance of family and cultural patterns.
  3. Communication - effective ways and means.
  4. Conflict management - practical skills.
  5. Values - appreciate the differences and find compromise.
  6. Spirituality - its place in your relationship.

All Toowoomba courses are conducted at Centacare, Annand Street, Toowoomba.

Forthcoming Dates:  Please ring Centacare Toowoomba for brochure and list of forthcoming workshops.


COST:        Workshops  $160.00 (GST free)      Payable by cheque/cash/creditcard (sorry no eftpos available )

 

Registration:
To enrol for the pre-marriage workshop contact Marriage and Relationship Education , telephone (07) 4632 3604 or fax (07) 4632 8340 and request a registration form. In order to receive the maximum benefit from the pre-marriage course, it is advisable that you register and complete the course at least 6 months prior to your wedding .

                                                                        

F.O.C.C.U.S.

F.O.C.C.U.S. is a program that allows couples to explore their relationship on an individual basis with a facilitator.

The F.O.C.C.U.S. Program Involves:
   Individual written responses to non-threatening statements. (First one-hour appointment)
  Feedback by a facilitator and discussion of couple responses. (Two sessions, 1 - 1.5 hours each)
  Raising questions and concerns to allow couples to further explore the potential of their relationship.
  Complete confidentiality.

F.O.C.C.U.S. is a discussion process not counselling.
Topics Explored:
   Lifestyle expectations
  Friends and Interests
  Personality
  Personal issues
  Communication
  Religion and values
  Second and subsequent marriages
  Finance
  Sexuality
  Parenting
  Extended family
  Problem solving
  Inter-faith marriage

COST:
F.O.C.C. U. S.         $160.00 (GST free)

Payable by cheque/cash/creditcard (sorry no eftpos available)

Registration:
To enrol for F.O.C.C.U.S. telephone (07) 4688 3100 to arrange an appointment.

                                                                          

SEASONS - A PROGRAM FOR GRIEF & LOSS

Seasons is a unique peer support program developed to help children and young people cope with the grief and feelings of loss resulting from separation, divorce or death in their family.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

A 2-day Professional Development & Training Workshop is available and is of particular interest to teaching staff, parishes, community organisations and health and welfare agencies.

For enquiries please phone:
Paris Williamson, Centacare, 07 4688 3100

For Seasons Brochure click <HERE>
 

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