Marriage / Relationship counselling

PURPOSE

This is a marriage counselling programme aimed at clients who are experiencing relationship difficulties.   Strong emphasis is placed on achieving reconciliation congruent with the client’s cultural and religious imperatives.    Couples attend a series of counselling sessions where issues concerning the relationship breakdown can be discussed in a culturally appropriate way and in an atmosphere of trust, confidentiality and encouragement.

GOALS

• Reconciliation of the marriage is achieved, or
• A resolution to the couples situation is found

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

1. On completion of the programme, clients will understand more fully, the reasons for their marriage difficulties as well as the implications involved as a consequence of a full potential breakdown.
2. Clients will be able to make informed decisions regarding their marriage and interpersonal relationship.

Clients will be capable of accessing community resources and networks to support the partnership role.

STRUCTURE

1. Introduction
2. Situational analysis and needs assessment
3. Action plan prepared and presented to client/s
4. Counselling sessions commence (Interim Evaluation conducted at midway point)
5. Programme Evaluation – Customer Satisfaction Survey
6. Follow Up and ongoing incremental Client Evaluation
7. Exit Programme