Good Beginnings
For Couples
A pre-marriage course created by Benevolence Australia in collaboration with Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, and Prepare & Enrich .
Ideal for new couples getting to know each other or are at the beginning of their union. Also suitable for already established marriages who are seeking to enhance their communication and improve their relationship according to the Prophetic model.
We deliver the sessions as a couple, with the intention of connecting to both parties and forming bonds with the clients that will continue beyond the duration of the course.
This program usually consists of 4 one-hour sessions which are preferably booked over four consecutive weeks. At times additional sessions may be needed.
A thoughtful gift idea for a new couple to help set off their journey together on a shared path of commitment and understanding.
Course Outline:
- The Prophetic Model of Marriage
- Knowing your Strengths as a Couple
- Communication Styles
- Stress
- Conflict Management and Resolution
- Understanding Each Other and your Families
- Being Yourself in a Couple
- Financial management
#1 Pre-Marital and Marriage Assessment Tool
High Value
Preparing yourself for marriage is important, so important that it has been found to reduce the rate of divorce by 30%. Premarital counseling, coaching, and education are investments in your future as a couple.
Customized
The questions are based on each couple’s unique background and are tailored for previous marriage, children, age, living arrangement, and more. Couples feel accurately represented when taking their premarital assessment.
What You'll Learn
Effective Communication
Learn about positive communication styles and practice your assertiveness and active listening skills.
Self-awareness & Self-Knowledge
Discover how understanding yourself and your partner is the foundation for any lasting relationship.
Conflict Management
Learn how to identify critical issues and approach conflict calmly and effectively.
Meet your Mentors
The Good Beginnings Course is delivered to couples, by us, a couple of over 13 years.
We share three children together and are also foster parents to occasional respite and emergency care children.
We are both passionate about upholding the Prophetic model of marriage and believe it to be the ultimate key to a successful family unit.
Adv. Holistic Counselor & Hijama Therapist
Hiba Abdul Kader
Along with my background in studies of Psychology and counseling, I incorporate Islamic principles into mental health management.
My passion is to work with women, couples, and families - to provide them with the tools to manage stress, nurture their personal relationships, and offer practical strategies to enhance their overall wellbeing.
Men's Wellbeing Coach & Business Owner
Abdul-Kareem Elsayed
I am passionate about serving the community and have done so for over a decade through various organisations.
Alongside operating a family business, I am interested in supporting men and couples with their journey in fostering and building healthy, happy families.
Initial Session
$250
Introductory session to get to know you as individuals and your plans as a couple.
Includes access to the Prepare & Enrich questionnaire, #1 pre-marital assessment tool valued at $49. Takes about 1 hour to complete individually (in your own time).
Generated report presented to you in following sessions through discussions, reflections, and practical activities.
Follow-up Session
$150
In these sessions we delve into specific target areas of growth and also acknowledge your strength areas that act as your foundation.
Includes printed Couple's Reports & relevant activity worksheets.
Access to Good Beginnings online course.
For the recommended follow-up session after 6-12 months of completing the course.
Full Course Package
$650 (save $50)
The full course generally takes 4 sessions to complete.
Invest in your marriage by committing to the entire program to gain the maximum benefit, while saving $50!
Package includes:
1x Initial session
3x Follow-up sessions
Additional sessions can be booked if required.