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Christian marriage retreats and specialised workshops

Retreats, specialised workshops on trauma, grief, loss and sexuality, and professional development for counsellors. Every event equips couples with practical tools to strengthen their bond and navigate difficulties together.

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Workshops

Marriage enrichment workshops and retreats

Our core workshops can run as a weekend retreat, a one-day taster, a date night or a small group series. Topics include:

Connecting in Strengths and Needs

Connecting in Communication

Connecting in Anger and Conflict

Connecting the Past with the Present

Connecting in Sexuality

Connecting in Spirituality

Intentional Dreaming

For churches

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Specialised workshops

When life puts pressure on your marriage

Psychological trauma, grief and loss can severely impact relationships. These workshops examine trauma responses, gender differences in grieving and emotional reactions, and strategies for staying connected through challenging and stressful seasons.

Connecting Through Crisis and Trauma

Connecting During Stress

Feelings as Signposts

Coming Out of Hiding

The Art of Listening

Connecting Through Lament

Couples and Attachment

Gender and Grief

Beyond Functioning to Connecting

Identity and Calling

Relational Heroism

Connecting in Worry, Negativity and Gratitude

Need something specific?

We also create customised workshops for the needs of your church, group or organisation. Talk to us.

Connecting Matters aims

What we hope for you and your spouse

Experience the kind of connection that stimulates relational potential and spiritual growth.

Foster the gift of listening in ways that promote curiosity and understanding.

Identify where repair is needed in your relationship and take action to reconcile.

Learn how to transform irritations into invitations.

Discover a pathway to emotional healing and spiritual growth through your relationship.

Begin to experience a deep level of relational empathy that leads to intimacy.

FAQ

Workshop questions

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What specialised workshops do you offer?

Alongside our marriage retreats, we run specialised workshops on psychological trauma, grief and loss, and sexuality in marriage. They examine trauma responses, gender differences in grieving and emotional reactions, and strategies for staying connected through challenging and stressful situations.

Can you tailor a workshop for our church or organisation?

Yes. We offer customised sessions designed to meet the specific needs of your group or organisation. Tell us about your group when you get in touch.

Do you offer professional development for counsellors?

Yes. Our professional development workshops focus on couple relationships and the more complex issues that can affect them, drawing on Paula's experience as a clinical counsellor, supervisor and lecturer.

When and where are your next workshops?

Workshops are arranged with host churches and groups. Contact us to find dates and locations of future planned workshops, or to host one yourself.

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