Heart to Heart (28 Sep 2024)
Heart to Heart – Intimacy in Marriage
Good communication increases marital satisfaction and helps to build deep bonds in a marriage. Compared to other relationships, good communication in marriages not only increases marital satisfaction, but also builds deep bonds. It fosters trust, understanding, and emotional intimacy on a much deeper level.
However, achieving good communication in marriage can be challenging. Couples may face barriers such as differences in communication styles, past unresolved conflicts, and external stressors that can hinder effective communication. It requires effort, patience, and a willingness to actively listen and understand each other’s perspectives.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This workshop aims to help married couples maintain a strong and happy marriage through:
● Understanding the costs and benefits of communication and intimacy in marriage
● Enhancing communication skills to meet each other’s needs and navigate conflicts
● Cultivating various aspects of intimacy in marriage
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
● Married couples who wish to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and deepen their emotional connection
● Newlyweds who want to establish healthy foundation for their marriage
● Couples experiencing communication difficulties, conflicts, or challenges in their marriage and seek guidance on how to overcome them
● Premarital couples who want to learn effective communication skills to navigate potential conflicts
● Individuals who are interested in improving their communication skills and understanding of intimacy with their partners
DATE: Saturday, 28 September 2024
TIME: 9.30am–12.30pm
VENUE: Asian Pastoral Institute, 20 Aljunied Road, Singapore 389805
FEE: S$60
For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg
Organised by:
Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship & Asian Pastoral Institute
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About the Speaker(s)
Ms. Angeline Yap
MA (Counselling and Community Work)
Angeline is currently working as a counsellor at a private hospital. During and after her counselling practicums in various community agencies and a nursing home, she has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. She has counselled on multiple issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disturbances, grief, addiction, relationships, and self development. She is a registered counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling and has been happily married for the last 25 years.
Dr Steven Tham Chee Kin
PhD (Psychology), MSocSc (Counselling),
MDiv, MA (Biblical Studies), Beng
Chee Kin currently serves as a lay church pastor. His 20 years of counselling experience covers a variety of issues such as marital and family conflicts, sexuality issues, work stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He has worked at the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association, focusing on youths and adults struggling with drug addiction and drug-related issues. He provides clinical supervision to lead counsellors and senior counsellors. He is a registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling.
