Laying the foundations for a strong marriage
Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop
Date
14, 21, 30 Sep
Time
7.00am - 9.30pm | 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location
On Zoom and at Focus Singapore office
ABOUT
Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop aims to help couples address issues that they may face as newlyweds, build a solid foundation in the early years and learn how to really love each other — for life!
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Session 1: 14 Sep 2023 (Thu), 7:00pm – 9:30pm, online on Zoom
From This Day Forth – Laying the foundation for a strong marriage
Session 2: 21 Sep 2023 (Thu), 7:00pm – 9:30pm, online on Zoom
For Better Or Worse – Working through differences to become one
Session 3: 30 Sep 2023 (Sat), 9:30am – 12:30pm, in-person at the Focus Singapore office
Till Death Do Us Part – Ensuring love for a lifetime
Who should attend:
Fee: $380 per couple
The fee is inclusive of:
- $70 rebate* upon completion of the workshop
- Marriage resources
- Participants’ workbooks
- Couple Checkup™ – An online relationship assessment (find out more)
- An English-speaking licensed solemniser (if required)
Please note that the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) requires the following for the $70 rebate:
- Full attendance at the workshop
- Both parties must be above 21 years old
- One or both parties must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
*Please note that the rebate may take an estimated 2 to 3 months to be processed.
For more information on the mandatory Early Marriage Support Programme for minor couples, please refer to the MSF website.
Withdrawal Policy
There will be no refunds for cancellations or no-shows upon confirmation of registration. Request for transfer of registration to another workshop/date must be communicated via email at least 5 working days before workshop start date.
Gary & Joanna Koh
Gary and Joanna present a dynamic approach in talking about love and life. Gary’s sense of humour vs. Joanna’s straight-talking approach are so different, yet both have the same passion of helping families and relationships thrive. Gary is a family counsellor and Joanna has served as CEO of local charity, Focus on the Family Singapore, for 21 years.
What to expect
- Understand what love, marriage and your vows symbolise
- Identify each other's differences and love languages — how to engage in effective communication
- Manage healthy conflict and have a good grasp on your family finances
- Understand sexual intimacy, the importance of romance and family planning
- Learn how to manage expectations from your spouse, children, in-laws while balancing work-life
Format
- Facilitated by a trained husband-wife couple
- Insightful & practical tips
- Group discussions (6-10 couples)
- Activities for individual couples
Ready to register?
Do remember to mark your calendars for all 3 sessions of the workshop!
Connect2 is an initiative by Focus on the Family Singapore to help married couples nurture and grow their relationship.
Impact Stories
Here are what some participants had to say after attending this workshop
We used to resolve conflict by letting the matter rest, or having one party give in.
After attending Connect2, we learnt a variety of communication techniques to aid us in conflict resolution and the importance of addressing issues as quickly as possible. I also appreciated the facilitators' honest sharing of their own experiences; it gave us great insight as to what to expect in our marriage.
Connect2 Workshop Participant
Connect2 Workshop Participant
We enjoyed the seminar thoroughly!
The seminar gave us good topics and questions for discussion, especially concerning our family of origin and how we want our new family to function in the future. It also gave us deeper insights behind the different perspective and needs of men and women, which helped us better troubleshoot problem areas.
Sam & Eveline, Connect2 Workshop Participants
Sam & Eveline, Connect2 Workshop Participants
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We’re here to help.
Our curriculum is based on universal values that are applicable and essential to helping marriages thrive, regardless of participants’ religious background.
Our participants have shared that they particularly enjoy the interactive and experiential style of learning we offer at our sessions. They also value the practical tips shared which they feel can be readily and easily implemented. Participants also appreciate the opportunities given to them during the sessions to have deep and honest discussions about topics that are not usually raised in usual conversations that couples have prior to marriage.
The shifting of roles in marriage will be addressed in the group marriage preparation programme through activities and discussions. Each couple will be given opportunities to discuss and align expectations that they have towards each other regarding parenting responsibilities, distribution of household chores, management of the household budget and a myriad of other issues that will help them establish a firm foundation in order for their marriage and family to thrive.
To ensure positive workshop dynamics especially during the group discussions and activities, there will be a minimum of 6 couples each workshop, and a maximum of 10.
We do not advise this. The programme is effective only if a couple attends the session together.
There will be no refunds for cancellations or no-shows upon confirmation of registration. Request for transfer of registration to another workshop/date must be communicated via email at least 5 working days before workshop start date.
