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SUMMARY:Course: Pre-Marital Counselling 2025
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 \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  \nMar 25\n\n\nSession 1: Sat 1 Mar\, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm \n\n\nSession 2: Sat 1 Mar\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\nSession 3: Sat 8 Mar\, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm \n\n\nSession 4: Sat 8 Mar\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm \n\n\nSession 5: Sat 15 Mar\, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm \n\n\nSession 6: Sat 15 Mar\, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pmm \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: 15 Feb 2025 \nTime: 2 pm \nClick HERE to Register! \n  \nREGISTRATION (FOR THE 6 SESSIONS)\nPlease register using this form. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 23 Feb 2025 \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 at (65)6011-1346 or joseph.chan@api.edu.sg
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/course-pre-marital-counselling-2025/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Healing Presence: Contemplative Meditation for Self-care
DESCRIPTION:API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants explore the differences between mindfulness and contemplative practices\, and delve into the spiritual roots of contemplative meditation\nOver the last decade\, mental health services have promoted meditation for self-care\, but these practices do not typically include Christian contemplative meditation. In this workshop\, led by a pastor and a clinical psychologist\, participants will explore the differences between mindfulness and contemplative practices\, and delve into the spiritual roots of contemplative meditation. \nThe workshop offers practical skills for integrating contemplation into daily self-care routines and uncovers its profound benefits for spiritual formation. Join the discussion to address common challenges in maintaining a regular contemplative practice and work towards an enriched spiritual journey of holistic wellness. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nUnderstand the concept of contemplative meditation and its roots within the Christian tradition\nUnderstand the distinction between mindfulness and contemplative meditation practices\nExplore the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation for personal wellness\, including stress reduction\, emotional regulation\, and increased self-awareness\nDevelop skills for incorporating contemplation into daily soul-care routines\n\n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\nWho Should Attend\n\nChristian interested in deepening their spiritual practice with contemplative meditation techniques\nMental Health Professionals who want to incorporate contemplative practices into their therapeutic approach for Christian clients\nChurch workers and leaders seeking to enhance their understanding of Christian contemplative meditation for pastoral care and spiritual guidance\nAnyone looking to improve their overall well-being through spiritual practices\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nPastor Choo May Eng Jodi\nMTh (Theology)\, MDiv\, GradDip (Spiritual Direction) \n\n \nMay Eng completed her divinity postgraduate training at Trinity Theological College\, Singapore\, with her Master of Divinity and Master of Theology. She teaches courses including Systematic Theology\, Survey of Church History\, and Foundations for Spiritual Disciplines at the Asian Pastoral Institute. May Eng has also published in various theological journals like the Journal of Asian Evangelical Theology and Church & Society in Asia and is the centre pastor of the Crystal Tabernacle. \n  \n\nDr. Matthew Lim\n\nDClinPsy (Clinical Psychology)\, DPhil\, GradDip (Pastoral Studies)\n\n \nMatthew has worked in inpatient and outpatient public mental health services and has supported adults with severe emotional and social difficulties and a history of childhood adversities. He is a registered practitioner psychologist and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society. His clinical and consultancy work has been informed by contemporary “third-wave” meditative psychotherapy practices. \n\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n								\n  \nRegistration\nPlease register using this FORM. \nCLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 20 Mar 2025 \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.
URL:https://apicarecounselling.com.sg/event/workshop-healing-presence-contemplative-meditation-for-self-care/
LOCATION:API Care & Counselling\, 20 Aljunied Road\, Singapore\, 389805\, Singapore
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ORGANIZER;CN="API Care & Counselling":MAILTO:register@apicarecounselling.com.sg
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