Making Marriage Better
Enhance or rebuild marriages, teaching couples to sustain love, handle conflict, and understand each other for a more loving relationship.
Courses may be studied in the following ways:
Self Study
Study in the privacy of your own home and whenever you have time available using the course materials (videos and manuals) provided.
Note: Videos are only available on-line from Lifekeys for three months from start date.
Self Study +
Self Study plus course discussion with an ACC Counsellor (as needed during the course). Reduced counselling rates will apply – refer ACC for more information.
Group Study
Study in weekly sessions with a group at ACC which is led by trained facilitators (when available).
Enhancing and Rebuilding Marital Relationships
The "Making Marriage Better" program is a comprehensive 10-session journey to enrich and revitalise marriages. It's designed to teach couples how to build a fulfilling marriage, keep love vibrant, and effectively manage the boredom, conflict, and stress of marital life. Participants will explore ways to maintain passion, cultivate a loving relationship, and appreciate their partner's uniqueness.
Session Overview:
What If I've Married the Wrong Person?
Motivating and encouraging couples for positive change and growth in their marriage.
Keys to a Lasting Relationship
Identifying key behaviours for healthy intimacy and exploring eight attitudes essential for relationship growth.
The Origin and Purpose of Marriage
Addressing the theology of marriage, the miracle of maleness and femaleness, and challenging stereotypes in relationship dynamics.
Personally Committed
Emphasising the importance of mutual knowledge and understanding, exploring barriers to lasting relationships, and discussing the theological aspects of commitment.
Communication
Examining differences in male and female communication styles and addressing effective communication strategies.
Investing Time
Building on intimacy, understanding individual needs, and emphasising the importance of spending time together.
Family of Origin
Exploring the influence of family background on relationships and introducing the concept of "honouring" in marital dynamics.
Conflict Management
Identifying and addressing negative patterns in relationships and role-playing to demonstrate healthy conflict resolution.
Sexuality and Intimacy
Discussing physiological, psychological, and behavioural aspects of sexuality, addressing gender differences, and offering practical suggestions for enhancing intimacy.
Contentment
Tackling misconceptions about happiness in marriage, emphasising the importance of forgiveness, and defining what forgiveness entails in a marital context.
Expression of Interest
If you are interested in studying a course alongside a counsellor, please complete the form provided. We will also be running these courses as a group when available. To be among the first to know when new dates are announced, please register your interest and we will be in touch.
Alternatively, you can call our office during office hours on (07) 3366 2200.