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What is The Marriage Course?

The Marriage Course is very practical, giving any married couple the tools to build a strong and healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime.

Over seven evenings spent together couples talk about important issues that can get swept under the carpet in the rush of daily life.

Topics covered include: 

• recognizing each other’s needs,
• learning to communicate effectively,
• resolving conflict,
• healing past hurt,
• knowing how to make each other feel loved,
• relating to parents and in-laws,
• good sex,
• making time for each other and having fun together.

Privacy as a couple is always respected.  There is no group discussion and no requirement to disclose anything about your relationship to anyone else.

What’s involved?

Each evening begins with refreshments which can be brought to the table.  There is then a talk followed by opportunities to discuss the topic together as a couple. 

The setting is welcoming, relaxed and nonthreatening.

Who is it for?

The Marriage Course is for any married couple who wants to build a strong and lasting relationship, especially:

• Those who want to enhance their marriage
• Those in the first years of marriage
• Those at a challenging stage in their marriage, e.g. the birth of a child, a career change, teenagers at home, and the “empty nest”

The course, while based on Christian principles, is very helpful for any couple, with or without a Christian faith or church background.

What will it cost?

The cost of the course is $100 per couple which covers materials, food and childcare. Scholarships are available.

Upcoming courses

A new Alpha Marriage course will be starting on March 30 and run through May 17, 2009.