Relationship guidance and education

No matter what stage you are at in your relationship, there is always room for improvement. Every couple can benefit from relationship guidance and education which helps to deepen and strengthen relationships and enable them to survive particularly challenging times.

Having relationship counselling before marriage is not just about ironing out any issues now; it’s also about establishing expectations for the future before small problems escalate out of control.

Some of the things that could be covered are:

• Children and parenting styles
• Partners role in the home
• Intimacy

Some resources that are available are:

• Keys to living together DVD ‘Taking the first step’ which can be ordered for free at www.facsia.gov.au/keys
• Relationships Australia pre-marriage counselling. For the nearest branch contact 1300 364 277.