LATEST UPDATE ON NEW VENUE FOR EVENT:
There has been a change in the venue of the talk – it will be held at Singapore Management University, Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, School of Accountancy Level 2. The details is as follows -

Date: Sunday, 23 May 2010
Venue: Singapore Management University, Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
School of Accountancy Level 2,
60 Stamford Road
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Time: 3.00pm – 6.00pm

Registration is now closed.  Thank you for your support.

Countless songs wax lyrical about love. Huey Lewis’ chart-toppers, “Do you Believe in Love” and “The Power of Love”, asked if there was such thing as “love” and whether love was “real”. Petula Clarke’s “My Love” described love as being warmer than the warmest sunshine, deeper than the deepest ocean and brighter than the brightest star. From crooners to boy bands and from Country & Western singers to rockers, love has always been a favourite theme in music. This is probably because love is at the heart of all of us!

So where is your “love” today? How “real” is it? Do you have an “armour of love” to keep your marriage and your family strong?

Mr Harold Burke-Sivers, a marriage and family lecturer in the USA and around the world, , will share the key elements in the building of lasting relationships and provide practical tips on how to identify and deal with the major challenges faced by married couples today, at a public talk.

Renew, rekindle and revitalize your marriage!

Program:

3.00 pm Registration

3.15 pm Part 1 (45 mins)

• Introduction of Keynote Speaker
• “The Armour of Love” by Keynote Speaker, Mr Harold Burke-Sivers
  • Mr Burke-Sivers holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s degree from the University of Dallas. He is currently serving as the Director of Public Safety at the University of Portland. He gives lectures and seminars, and presents at workshops and conferences on marriage and family throughout the United States and around the world, appearing on many radio and television programs.
  • Synopsis of his keynote talk:
    • What does it mean to love? True love becomes realized when husbands and wives seek and love what is true, good, and beautiful in each other.
    • An examination of:
      • The key elements of building lasting relationships
      • Major challenges faced by married couples today e.g. the pressure on the bread-winner to build his career and financial nest egg; when both partners are working, finding time for each other in spite of long working hours and overseas trips; fighting distractions in marriage; sharing responsibility in raising and nurturing children and looking after elderly or sick parents with little sibling support
      • Danger signs in communication
    • An exploration of:
      • How to love your spouse and children even when they seem unlovable
      • How to deal with recurring and enduring issues in marriage and in the family.

Part 2 (45 mins)

• A discussion followed by Questions-and-Answers on Couple Relationship
• Panel of Speakers:
  • Mr Harold Burke-Sivers
  • Mr Adrian Lim Peng Ann (MA)
    • A registered counselling psychologist, school social worker and SAC Registered Counsellor. He is a clinical supervisor in training psychologists and counsellors.
  • Mr & Mrs Daniel Ee
    • National Coordinating Couple of Worldwide Marriage Encounter Singapore (WWME) . They are volunteer presenters, since 1991, of a marriage enrichment program that is available in 91 countries. WWME which started in Singapore 31 years ago is an affiliate of Family Life Society.

Tea Reception (in Foyer)

Part 3 (45 mins)

• A discussion followed by Questions-and-Answers on Parenting Today
• Panel of Speakers:
  • Mr Harold Burke-Sivers
  • and key representatives from PARENTING UNITED partners:
    • Ms Joanna Koh-Hoe
      • President, Focus on the Family Singapore. Her work has evolved from counselling casework and therapy to working with families in crisis to youth work and strategic management.
    • Mr Wong Suen Kwong
      • Executive Director, Centre for Fathering. He conducts fathering, parenting, marriage enrichment and work-life effectiveness workshops for corporations and community organisations
    • Ms Han Yah Yee
      • General Manager of Marine Parade Family Service Centre. She has been practising in the social service field for more than 16 years and has extensive experience working with parents struggling with parenting issues
    • Mr Bernard Yu
      • President, Family Life Society, a non-profit organisation with focus on promoting understanding and reverence for marriage family and human life. He oversees counselling and care services as well as educational programs and resources to families and individuals.

6.00 pm Close

Jointly brought to you by: Family Life Society with its Affiliate, Worldwide Marriage Encounter Singapore