BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//API Care and Counselling - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:API Care and Counselling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg X-WR-CALDESC:Events for API Care and Counselling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Singapore BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260307T163000 DTSTAMP:20260609T163337 CREATED:20260131T050011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T095857Z UID:13894-1772874000-1772901000@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Sacred Steps: A Journey Worth Preparing For DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this course to help couples who are contemplating or preparing to get married or wish to strengthen their marriage foundation.\nUNIQUENESS OF THE COURSE\nOverview\nWorkshops in this course will be taught by a multidisciplinary team of professionals from varied disciplines including counselling\, psychology\, and social work\, and are qualified in their respective fields of study. All senior instructors of the course have at least 15 years of experience in helping couples prepare for marriage. \nTo increase the realism and practical usefulness of the course\, some seminars are facilitated by trainers and their spouses. This allows for both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives to be brought to the discussion. \nPersonality Profiling\nCouples undergo a psychometric Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (TJTA)\, followed by a one-hour counselling feedback session with a qualified counsellor.\nThis assessment helps couples better understand each other’s strengths and growth areas\, and this self-understanding complements the material covered in the three-day pre-marital counselling workshop. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nThe course is suitable for couples contemplating or preparing to get married. It is also suitable for married couples who have not attended any pre-marital course before and wish to strengthen their marital foundation. \n  \nCURRICULUM\nThis pre-marital counselling course covers the following: \n\nStarting on the right footing\nThe genesis of marriage & roles of husband and wife\nBuilding intimacy & strengthening communication\nResolving conflict\nFactors that make or break a marriage\n\n  \nDELIVERY MODE\n\nClassroom Teaching\nInteraction and Discussion\nGroup Activities\nQuestion and Answer\n\n  \nSCHEDULE\n2026 run \nDay 1: Sat 7 Mar\, 9 am to 4.30 pm\nDay 2: Sat 14 Mar\, 9 am to 4.30 pm\nDay 3: Sat 28 Mar\, 9 am to 4.30 pm \n  \nTRAINERS\nDr. Loke Keng Choong\nPhD (Applied Psychology)\, MA (Applied Psychology)\, MDiv\, MA (Biblical Studies)\nKeng Choong has 20 years of counselling experience. He is a registered counsellor\, psychologist\, and supervisor with both the Singapore Association for Counselling and the Singapore Psychological Society. \nDr. Steven Tham Chee Kin\nPhD (Psychology)\, MSocSc (Counselling)\, MDiv\, MA (Biblical Studies)\nWith 20 years of counselling experience\, He is a registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. \nMr. Joseph Chan\nEdD (studies)\, Master (Social Work)\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\, GradDip (Social Work)\nJoseph has worked as a social worker for more than 20 years. He is currently reading a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counselling at Liberty University. \nMs. Tay Swee Hong\nMaster (Counselling)\, BDiv\nSwee Hong was a part-time senior counsellor at a local university. \nMr. David Ho\nMA (Counselling & Community Work)\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\nDavid is a qualified counsellor volunteering with several Family Service Centres\, and has counselled married couples on family issues. \nMr. Jeffrey Chin\nMA (Counselling & Community Work)\, MA (Pastoral Studies)\nJeffrey is a qualified counsellor at a private counselling centres \n  \nTESTIMONIALS\n“[This course] has taken us through the key building blocks of a successful marriage. It has provided us with a  safe and discussive platform which fostered deeper communication between couples on important and sensitive issues concerning married life and family. We would definitely  recommend it to all your couples who are planning to get married” \n~  Edmund and Sarah Chan \n“[The programme] has helped us to better understand each  other through our profile assessment and the personality tests. It has taught us how we can communicate our needs and work out our differences.” \n~ William and Amanda Wan \n  \nFEES PER COUPLE\nFees with Personality Profiling \n\nBoth partners are members – $810\nBoth partners are non-members – $950\nOnly one partner is a member – $880\n\nFees without Personality Profiling \n\nBoth partners are non-members – $700\n\n  \nFREE ONLINE PREVIEW\nDate: 22 Feb 2026 \nTime: 3pm to 3:30am \nClick HERE to register for the Preview! \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nClick HERE to register for the run. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 28 Feb 2026 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the course will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the course.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the course.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.\n\nFor queries\, please contact us at (65)6011-1346 or enquiry@apicarecounselling.com.sg. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/sacred-steps-a-journey-worth-preparing-for-pre-marital-counselling-course/ LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Course ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241026T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T163337 CREATED:20240908T070738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T062504Z UID:13848-1729933200-1729944000@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Course: Pre-Marital Counselling 2024 DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this course to help couples who are contemplating or preparing to get married or wish to strengthen their marriage foundation.\nUNIQUENESS OF THE COURSE\nWorkshops will be taught by a multidisciplinary team of professionals from the fields of counselling\, psychology and social work who are qualified in their respective fields of study. \nAll senior instructors of the course have at least 15 years of experience in helping couples prepare for marriage. \nTo increase the realism and practical usefulness of the course\, most seminars are facilitated by trainers and their spouses. This allows for both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives to be brought to the discussion. \n  \nCURRICULUM\nThis course covers the following topics: \n\nStarting on the right footing\nThe genesis of marriage & roles of husband and wife\nBuilding intimacy & strengthening communication\nResolving conflict\nFactors that make or break a marriage\n\n  \nDELIVERY MODE\n\nClassroom Teaching\nInteraction and Discussion\nGroup Activities\nQuestion and Answer\n\n  \nPERSONALITY PROFILING SERVICE\nCouples undergo a Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA) Profile followed by a 1-hour counselling feedback session for this assessment. This assessment helps couples better understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses and compliments the material covered in the pre-marital counselling seminars. \n  \nTESTIMONIALS\n“[This course] has taken us through the key building blocks of a successful marriage. It has provided us with a  safe and discussive platform which fostered deeper communication between couples on important and sensitive issues concerning married life and family. We would definitely  recommend it to all your couples who are planning to get married” \n~  Edmund and Sarah Chan \n“[The programme] has helped us to better understand each  other through our profile assessment and the personality tests. It has taught us how we can communicate our needs and work out our differences.” \n~ William and Amanda Wan \n  \nCOURSE FORMAT\n6 sessions over 3 weekends \n  \nCOURSE FEES PER PERSON\nPackage A \n\nMember’s rate: S$405 (with personality profiling)\nNon-member partner’s rate: $475 (with personality profiling)\n\nPackage B \n\nNon-Member’s rate: S$350 (without personality profiling)\nNon-member’s rate: $475 (with personality profiling)\n\n  \nOCT 24\n\n\nSession 1: Sat 26 Oct\, 9 am to 12 pm \n\n\nSession 2: Sat 26 Oct\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\nSession 3: Sat 2 Nov\, 9 am to 12 pm \n\n\nSession 4: Sat 2 Nov\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\nSession 5: Sat 9 Nov\, 9 am to 12 pm \n\n\nSession 6: Sat 9 Nov\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nFREE ONLINE PREVIEW\nDate: 5 Oct 2024 \nTime: 10 am \nClick HERE to Register! \n  \nREGISTRATION (FOR THE 6 SESSIONS)\nPlease register using this form. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 12 Oct 2024 \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 2 working days before the workshop.\nPlease note that there will be no refunds should you be unable to attend the workshop. However\, your place on the workshop can be replaced by another person in such circumstances.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries.\n\nFor queries\, please contact joseph.chan@api.edu.sg URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/course-pre-marital-counselling-2024/ LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Course,Event ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20220924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T163337 CREATED:20220910T064610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T065127Z UID:13609-1664010000-1664020800@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Course: Pre-Marital Counselling 2022 DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is happy to organise this course to help couples who are contemplating or preparing to get married.\nUNIQUENESS OF THE COURSE\nWorkshops will be taught by a  multidisciplinary team of professionals from the fields of counselling\, psychology and social work who are qualified in their respective fields of study. \nAll senior instructors of the course have at least 15 years of experience in helping couples prepare for marriage. \nTo increase the realism and practical usefulness of the course\, most seminars are facilitated by trainers and their spouses. This allows for both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives to be brought to the discussion. \n  \nCURRICULUM\nThis course covers the following topics: \n\nStarting on the right footing\nThe genesis of marriage & roles of husband and wife\nBuilding intimacy & strengthening communication\nResolving conflict\nFactors that make or break a marriage\n\n  \nDELIVERY MODE\n\nClassroom Teaching\nInteraction and Discussion\nGroup Activities\nQuestion and Answer\n\n  \nPERSONALITY PROFILING SERVICE\nCouples undergo a Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA) Profile followed by a 1-hour counselling feedback session for this assessment. This assessment helps couples better understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses and compliments the material covered in the pre-marital counselling seminars. \n  \nTESTIMONIALS\n“[This course] has taken us through the key building blocks of a successful marriage. It has provided us with a  safe and discussive platform which fostered deeper communication between couples on important and sensitive issues concerning married life and family. We would definitely  recommend it to all your couples who are planning to get married” \n~  Edmund and Sarah Chan \n“[The programme] has helped us to better understand each  other through our profile assessment and the personality tests. It has taught us how we can communicate our needs and work out our differences.” \n~ William and Amanda Wan \n  \nCOURSE FORMAT\n6 sessions over 3 weekends \n  \nCOURSE FEES PER PERSON\nPackage A \n\nMember’s rate: S$405 (with personality profiling)\nNon-member partner’s rate: $475 (with personality profiling)\n\nPackage B \n\nNon-Member’s rate: S$305 (without personality profiling)\nNon-member’s rate: $475 (with personality profiling)\n\n  \nSEP TO OCT 22\n\nSession 1: Sat 24 Sep\, 9 am to 12 pm\nSession 2: Sat 24 Sep\, 1 pm to 4 pm\nSession 3: Sat 1 Oct\, 1 pm to 4 pm\nSession 4: Sun 2 Oct\, 1 pm to 4 pm\nSession 5: Sat 8 Oct\, 1 pm to 4 pm\nSession 6: Sun 9 Oct\, 1 pm to 4 pm\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nPlease complete this registration form and email to engchuan.lim@api.edu.sg. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 21 Sep 2022 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment of $30 per person can be made through PayNow with the following details:\n\nUEN: 201512004RACC (API Care & Counselling)\nReference Code: PMC22\nSend the screenshot of successful payment to care_counselling@api.edu.sg\n\n\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the workshop.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/course-pre-marital-counselling-2022/ LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Course,Event ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Pastoral Institute":MAILTO:engchuan.lim@api.edu.sg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210713T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20210713T220000 DTSTAMP:20260609T163337 CREATED:20210417T043507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T130255Z UID:13195-1626202800-1626213600@apicarecounselling.com.sg SUMMARY:Pre-marital Counselling Course 2021 DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling\, the community outreach arm of the Asian Pastoral Institute (API)\, is proud to organise this course to help couples who are contemplating or preparing to get married.\n\n\nABOUT THIS COURSE\n\n\n\n\nCURRICULUM\nMarriage is a life-long relationship and commitment. For this reason\, many couples plan for their lives together beyond the wedding day. This pre-marital counselling course covers the following pertinent topics: \n\nPersonality Differences\nRoles of Husband and Wife Intimacy that Builds a Marriage Communication\nConflict Resolution\nParenting\nMoney Matters\n\n\n\n\n\nDELIVERY MODE\n\n\n\n\n\nClassroom Teaching\nInteraction and Discussion\nGroup Activities\nQuestion and Answer\n\n\n\n\n\nTJTA PERSONALITY PROFILING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (TJTA) Profile will be administered individually to help couples better understand themselves and one another. Each participating couple will have a session with one of the instructors to be briefed on the result of the TJTA profiling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe course will be taught by a multidisciplinary team of qualified professionals from the fields of counselling\, psychology and medicine who are accredited and registered in their respective fields of study. All senior instructors of the programme have at least 15 years of experience in helping couples prepare for marriage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n  \n\n\n\n\nThe course is suitable for couples who are contemplating or preparing to get married. It is also suitable for married couples who have not attended any pre-marital course before and wish to strengthen their marital foundation. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nPeriod: 13 Jul to 14 Aug 2021 (10 sessions over 5 weeks) \nTime: Tuesdays 7pm to 10pm and Saturdays 1:30pm to 4:30pm \nVenue: 64 Tanjong Katong Road\, S436956 \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nREGISTRATION\nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 16 MAY 2021 \n  \nNOTE: \n\nYour place in the workshop will only be secured when payment is received.\nPayment needs to be received at least 7 working days before the course.\nGroup discount is available for charitable organisations.\nPlease contact the organiser for more enquiries. URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/premarital-counselling-course/ LOCATION:Charis Tabernacle\, 64 Tanjong Katong Rd\, Singapore\, 436956 CATEGORIES:Course,Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Esther Tay":MAILTO:care_counselling@api.edu.sg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR