Marriage & Relationship Counselling

Skills the market pays for

Practice frameworks for intake, joint sessions, conflict de-escalation, and homework — what the market pays for.

Private practice, church counselling, and corporate wellness programmes all purchase relationship support services.

In-demand skills you will apply

• Couples communication models
• Conflict mediation
• Ethics in dual relationships
• Referral for complex cases

Who should enrol

• Teachers, pastors, HR and community workers
• Aspiring counsellors and social service staff
• Professionals adding counselling tools to their role

What you will be able to do

• Facilitate structured couples sessions
• Manage high-conflict dynamics safely
• Set clear boundaries and fees
• Collaborate with legal and faith leaders when needed

Practical coverage

1. 1 Introduction to Marriage and Relationship Counselling
2. 2 Theories of Love, Attachment, and Relationship Health
3. 3 Assessment, Contracting, and Starting Couples Work
4. 4 Communication Skills and Emotional Responsiveness
5. 5 Conflict Management and Relationship Repair
6. 6 Emotionally Focused and Behavioural Approaches in Practice
7. 7 Intimacy, Trust, Betrayal, and Relationship Repair
8. 8 Intimate Partner Violence, Safety, and First-Line Support
9. 9 Ethics, Culture, Faith, and Boundaries in Couples Work
10. 10 Case Management, Support Planning, and Final Practical Assessment