Marriage Support

Marriage Programmes for Transnational Couples

We prepare transnational couples for marriage and integrate foreign spouses into their community.

Marriage Preparation Programme  

A group workshop to help you build a strong foundation for your family and understand practical issues you may encounter in your marriage. 

We cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Learning communication skills 
• Managing conflicts  
• Managing roles and expectations  

Marriage Support Programme 

We help you settle into life in Singapore and know where you can access community resources. 

We cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Enhancing relationship skills  
• Navigating employment landscape 
• Understanding financial management skills 
• Understanding cross-cultural challenges 

Friendship Programme 

We familiarise foreign spouses with the practical aspects of Singapore culture and lifestyle. Our local volunteer buddies will support your well-being and guide you with: 

• Settling into your living environment   
• Introducing community resources
• Navigating government systems 

Community Support Programme (Growing Every Moment)

We connect couples across all nationalities who have attended our programmes. Be a part of this support network and widen your circle of friends in Singapore! You can interact with them at various networking opportunities such as cooking workshops and parenting talks. Together with your families, we also visit local heritage sites and places of interest to appreciate cultural differences. 

Marriage Preparation Programme for Soon-to-wed and Newly-wed Couples

We help soon-to-wed and newly-wed couples develop skills to build a strong marriage and strengthen family bonds.

Online Prevention and Relationship Education Programme (ePREP)

ePREP is an evidence-based marriage and relationship education programme. It teaches soon-to-wed and newly-wed couples communication and conflict-resolution skills, to build a strong marital foundation and attain higher relationship satisfaction. It helps couples learn how to protect and preserve fun and friendship, and enhance their commitment and love for each other.

Requirements:

• Soon-to-wed couples or newly-wed couples within 2 years of marriage
• Have not attended any marriage preparation programme previously
• At least 1 spouse must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• Groom is at least 25 years old and bride is at least 21 years old

To find out more or register for this programme,

Marriage Enrichment Programme for Married Couples of more than 2 years

We help married couples develop skills to build a strong marriage and strengthen family bonds.

Prepare/Enrich Marriage Enrichment Programme (P/E MEP)

An evidence-based customised couple assessment inventory that identifies couples’ strength and growth areas, and enables them to gain personalised insights into their relationship dynamics, commitment levels, personality, spiritual beliefs and family systems.

Prepare/Enrich Marriage Enrichment Programme (P/E MEP) is a complimentary programme for married couples. It is a 12-hour programme conducted in a small group setting facilitated by certified trainers.

Requirements:

• Couples who have been married for more than 2 years
• At least 1 spouse must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident

To find out more or register for this programme,

Family Counselling Services

We support couples and families experiencing emotional stressors due to family-related issues. 

Learn more here.