Our workshops are designed for any couples in a committed relationship who are interested in proactively strengthening their relationship, learning preventative skills, improving their communication, or who want to develop healthier conflict management skills.
These include the following relationships:
- Committed dating relationships
- Pre-marital, cohabiting, or engaged couples
- Couples who have been married for decades
- Relationships that need improved conflict and communication skills
- Couples who want to make their relationship better
Our From Partners to Parents workshop is ideal for couples who are expecting or newly parenting a child under three, including through adoption or fostering.
These workshops are not appropriate for couples where there is:
- Severe emotional distress
- Any form of abuse is present (emotional, mental, financial, physical, or sexual)
- Domestic Violence
- Active and untreated addictions (substances or behavioural)
- Serious and untreated mental health problems in one or both partners
- Where fear, control, or coercion is present
- As well as single people or only one partner of a couple in attendance
If you are experiencing any of these issues, we encourage you to connect with us for individual counseling or resource navigation.
If you are unsure if this workshop is for you, we encourage you to connect with us. Couples can reach out directly for a confidential discussion at connectedcouples@familyservice.pe.ca.
Workshops are offered on an ongoing basis in-person at various island locations, as well as virtually. Please check our upcoming workshops page for the most updated information.
Our workshops are offered using a pay what you can model ($0 - $400 per couple) to ensure there are no financial barriers to couples or families. Individuals self-determine the amount that best matches their circumstances during the registration process.
We also accept insurance (see below).
Yes, we accept insurance. To find out if group therapeutic sessions are covered under your insurance, we recommend checking your individual plan or contacting your insurance to confirm.
Please let us know if you will be using your insurance. We will issue a receipt with your counsellor's name and credentials that you can submit to your insurance company.
Each workshop includes 12 hours of guided learning, skills-based exercises, all workshop materials, and a personalized and supportive environment for you and your partner. We also provide a Couples workbook and refreshments throughout the day, if participating in-person.
No, this workshop is psycho-educational in nature, not group therapy. Alongside guided learnings, couples work privately on exercises together throughout the day in a supportive environment, and sharing with the larger group is never required.
No, the workshops are not counseling. Our workshops are psychoeducational, offering skills-based learning in a supportive environment. They are designed with guided learnings and time for you and your partner to connect, work on exercises privately together, and learn skills that you can immediately apply to your relationship. Our therapists recommend the workshops to many of their clients.
No, there is no requirement for couples to be in or have previously taken couples counselling. Family Service PEI offers sliding scale counselling should a couple or individual be interested in those services.
No, you can simply register for the program using the registration link through our website pages for Connected Couples and From Partners to Parents. If you need support, please contact ConnectedCouples@familyservice.pe.ca.
No preparation is necessary. Just bring yourself, your partner, and anything else you need to feel comfortable.
We understand that circumstances can change. We aim to be as flexible and as fair as possible while supporting the sustainability of our programming. Cancellations can impact our ability to offer scheduled workshops, our revenue, and our ability to offer these services on an ongoing basis. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please connect with us as soon as possible at connectedcouples@familyservice.pe.ca or by phone at (902) 892-2441 EXT 4.
To provide the best support possible, we have implemented the following cancellation policy for our workshops:
- Cancellations within six or more business days from the registered workshop will receive a full refund or the ability to transfer to a future workshop date.
- Cancellations within 3-5 business days from the registered workshop will receive a refund minus an administrative fee of $50 or a fee of $25 to transfer to a future workshop date.
- Cancellations within 1-2 business days or no shows will forfeit the full workshop fee.
Refunds will be processed and received within 10 business days.
Exceptions: We recognize that emergencies and unexpected situations can arise. In circumstances, including illness or family emergencies, and where there is communication with us before the session start time, we may offer a transfer to a future session. This is offered on a case-by-case basis.
Please connect with us to discuss at connectedcouples@familyservice.pe.ca.
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Please contact us at connectedcouples@familyservice.pe.ca or call 902-892-2441 ext 4.