Relationship coaching

Duo Project's relationship coaching consists of the Will & Skill and the Overhand Knot in a Relationship programmes. More information about both programmes below.

About Will & Skill relationship coaching

The aim of Will & Skill relationship coaching programme is to support intercultural couples and give them time and opportunities to get to know and understand each other better. Participating in a relationship coaching programme is not a sign of problems, but quite the contrary! Will & Skill group is a place for a couple to work on strengthening their relationship.

Will & Skill (Tahdolla ja Taidolla) programme was created by the Family Federation (Väestöliitto) for couples wanting to improve their relationship. More than 1000 Finnish couples have already participated in the programme and the feedback has been excellent. Duo Project has added some elements to the programme to make it better suitable for intercultural couples. The purpose of relationship coaching is to support and encourage a couple in a stable and committed relationship.

Please note that the Will & Skill Programme is not suitable for couples contemplating divorce or couples in crisis. The programme includes tools for preventing and solving conflict, but the programme is not therapeutic or reparative.

Overhand Knot in a Relationship counselling

Research shows that on average, couples wait six years from the first signs of problems before they seek help. This means the average couple lives with unhappiness for far too long. Seeking help early is not a sign of failure, but a sign of commitment.

Overhand Knot in a Relationship counselling is meant for an intercultural couple going through a crisis in their relationship. The aim of the counselling is to increase understanding between partners and to help them to see each other’s point of view. Furthermore, the couple will also learn new ways of communicating and resolving conflicts.

Overhand Knot in a Relationship counselling is not suitable for couples who have already decided to break up or to get a divorce (even if it is a one-sided decision). Likewise, the counselling is not suitable for couples with issues with substance dependence and/or domestic violence.

More information from relationship counsellor Hanna Kinnunen by email hanna.kinnunen(at)familiaclub.fi

Note: Counselling sessions can be arranged during office hours (Mon-Thu, 9.00-17.30) only and there is no child care available.

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WILL & SKILL PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK:

"It was good to have the time and opportunity to concentrate on some specific topics with my partner."

"It was like being on a holiday with my partner!"

“I learned new ways to take care of our relationship.”

“I learned different techniques to solve conflicts.”