HEART-TO-HEART INTIMACY IN MARRIAGE

Good communication increases marital satisfaction and helps husband and wife 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, who are seeking 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

Who are the trainer

Dr. Steven Tham Chee Kin
PhD (Psychology), MSocSc (Counselling)
Dr Tham’s 20 years of counselling experience covers a variety of issues such as marital and family conflicts, sexuality, work stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He provides clinical supervision to lead counsellors and senior counsellors, and is a registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. Dr Tham celebrated his 31st wedding anniversary this year and has three adult children.

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.

For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email [email protected]

Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024

Time: 9.30am–12.30pm

Venue: Asian Pastoral Institute
               20 Aljunied Road
               Singapore 389805

Cost: S$60

Click here to register (registration closes on 25 September, 2024).

About the organiser:
Sower Institute™ for Biblical Discipleship aims to equip and train the body of Christ locally and in Asia in the areas of discipleship, leadership, literacy and missions.

Sower Institute also works with established partners to develop holistic discipleship training programmes – through workshops, seminars and conferences – to build up the Christian body and churches.