Soul Mates is relationship enhancement. The program is designed to assist all types of couples to live together reverently by implementing processes for building greater respect in relationships, increased self-awareness and self-empowerment.
WHAT IS IT?
Soul Mates is personal and relationship development within a journey of reflection, learning and self-discovery. It is a needs-based program and has a flexible process. The program includes clear and achievable outcomes. It helps all types of partners discover more of how they communicate and relate, assisting couples to discover their needs and embrace
their uniqueness.
Soul Mates is an opportunity for people to critically reflect on their journey, gain greater awareness of personal styles and behaviours, obtain feedback and set clear goals for the future. It helps empower partners by providing a better understanding of how their beliefs, values, thinking, feelings and behaviour impact themselves and others.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The program aims to meet specific outcomes, however the process is collaborative and flexible allowing adjustments to the structure and timelines. The program outline has been developed as a guide and is adapted to suit the needs and requirements of participants. The sessions are facilitated in a gentle and professional manner, aimed at bringing couples together whilst maintaining individuality. The goal is an interdependent, respectful and loving relationship.
SESSIONS
Soul Mates consists of three phases (10 sessions). Couples work through the process of reflection on the past, examining their relationship and setting and sorting goals.
Learning and discoveries are documented, building a picture of the self, relationships and goals. Tools, resources and strategies, for planning and change are discussed and used as appropriate.
Session dates and times are negotiated on an ongoing basis.
BETWEEN SESSIONS
To assist in reflection, information gathering and feedback, partners are required to complete activities between each session. These reflective activities will assist in increasing awareness and self-empowerment.
REFLECTION
Various theoretical models and frameworks for reflection are used. Reflective practice is assisted by the use personal journals, session ‘Learning Logs’ and other appropriate tools. Critical Reflection is used and embedded within the process.
WHAT IS ACHIEVED?
Outcomes
The outcomes of the program are designed to nurture relationship development, enhance joy and build respect.
The needs based nature of the program helps determine the focus of the outcomes. At the end of a typical program couples will have:
Examined the past, to:
- Map and document individual journeys, identifying significant moments, events and people
- Consider family history and its influence on current beliefs, values and behaviour
- Identify strengths, weaknesses and issues.
Explored ‘Who are we now?’ to:
- Increase awareness of each other’s needs
- Identify behavioural types and styles
- Examine relationship dynamics
- Identify and reflect on beliefs and values
- Improve self-care and care for each other
- Become more self-empowered and interdependent
- Increase self-awareness to build resilience.
Planned for the future, by:
- Confirming and validating each others wants and needs
- Developing principles to improve respect and participation
- Listing, sorting and prioritising goals and strategies to achieve them.
- Identifying barriers that may hinder progress to achieving goals.
Developing yourself and your relationship is the best investment you can make to enhance joy in your life.
Soul Mates, is a safe process for building awareness, resilience, self-empowerment and interdependence. It provides and structure for strengthening relationships and creates the possibility for couples to live respectfully together in love.
