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Love Languages – Building Trust and Emotional Connection
Strengthen your connection in this practical couples workshop exploring Gottman’s Sound Relationship House. Learn how to express care, build trust and communicate through disagreements with greater understanding. Enjoy guided activities together, with no pressure to share personal details with the group.
Saturday 31 October 2026, 9:15 am
Grapevine Center, 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, Ellenbrook.
An educational skills-building workshop, not couples therapy.
What Makes This Workshop Different?
This workshop goes beyond identifying how you express love. Using Gottman’s Sound Relationship House, it explores how everyday conversations, small acts ofcare and responses during conflict shape trust and emotional connection.
You’ll practise practical communication skills together through guided activities, with inclusive examples and no pressure to share personal matters with the group. You’ll leave with tools you can use in everyday life.
What You'll Learn
Throughout the morning you will explore:
How Gottman’s Sound Relationship House supports trust and emotional connection.
How to understand your partner’s inner world and express care in ways that feel meaningful.
How to recognise and respond to everyday bids for connection.
How to replace criticism, contempt, defensiveness and withdrawal with healthier communication.
How to listen, validate feelings and make clear, respectful requests.
How to manage disagreements, take calming breaks and repair difficult conversations.
How to support each other’s dreams and create meaningful rituals together.
Build trust and emotional connection.
Understand your partner’s needs and inner world.
Express care, appreciation and affection.
Recognise everyday opportunities to connect.
Replace harmful communication patterns with healthier responses.
Listen with empathy and express your needs clearly.
Manage disagreements and repair difficult conversations.
Support shared dreams and create meaningful rituals.
Where - The Grapevine Community Artspace
1 Arrowsmith Avenue, Ellenbrook WA
The workshop is held in the beautiful Grapevine Community Artspace overlooking the lake in the heart of Ellenbrook.
The peaceful surroundings provide the perfect environment to step away from daily pressures and focus on your relationship.
Located directly beside the French Riviera Patisserie on the corner of Brookmount and Arrowsmith, couples are welcome to enjoy breakfast or coffee before the workshop.
The café opens from 7:30am, providing plenty of time to settle in before our prompt 9:00am start.
Many couples also enjoy returning to the café after the workshop for lunch and conversation, allowing time to reflect on the insights and tools gained throughout the morning.
Workshop Dates
All workshops run from 9:00am – 12:00pm
📅 18 July - Building a Stronger Connection by Sharing Fondness and Admiration
📅 8 August - Communicating Without Conflict
📅 5 September - Rekindling Love
📅 3 October - Neurodiverse Couples: Understanding Each Other Better
📅 31 October - Love Languages - Building Trust and Emotional Connection
📅 28 November - 16 Day of Activism against DV - What is Coersive Control
$210 per Couple
A private weekend couples counselling session typically costs $195 per hour.
For only $210 per couple, this workshop provides:
• Three hours of expert guidance
• A comprehensive workbook
• Practical relationship resources
• Refreshments
• A shared learning experience
• Tools that can be used immediately in everyday life
What's Included?
✔ Three-hour facilitated workshop
✔ Comprehensive workbook and resources
✔ Practical relationship-building tools
✔ Guided partner activities
✔ Light refreshments
✔ Beautiful lakeside venue
✔ Supportive and respectful learning environment
Frequently asked questions
Is this couples counselling?
No.
This workshop is a psychoeducational relationship enrichment program designed to teach practical relationship skills and strategies.
Do we need to share personal information?
No.
Participants are never required to disclose personal relationship information to the group.
Is the workshop suitable for all couples?
The workshop is suitable for most couples who wish to improve communication, connection, and understanding.
A brief registration and suitability screening process helps ensure the workshop is appropriate for participants.
Can we attend if we are having difficulties?
Absolutely.
Many couples attend because they want to strengthen their relationship and learn new ways to communicate and connect.
What should we bring?
Just yourselves and a willingness to grow with your partner.
All workshop materials, resources, and refreshments are provided.
Can we bring children?
No.
The workshop is designed exclusively for adult couples. Children, infants, family members, and support persons are not permitted to attend.
This ensures participants can focus fully on the workshop while maintaining privacy and respect for all attendees.
Ready to Invest in Your Relationship?
Or contact us via e-mail to talk about options
admin@serenesolutions.com.au
Stronger Connections. Stronger Futures.
Places are intentionally limited.
We invite you to join us for a morning of learning, reflection, connection, and growth in one of Ellenbrook's most beautiful settings.
Booking Information
To secure your place:
• A 50% non-refundable deposit ($105) is required at registration.
• The remaining balance must be paid at least 48 hours before the workshop.
• Places are limited to maintain a comfortable and engaging learning environment.
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