Managing Conflict for Couples

Managing Conflict for Couples

Course Summary

Conflict is a natural part of all relationships. It can arise when individuals perceive incompatibilities in thoughts, feelings or behaviours, and feel constrained by their partner’s actions. Although often viewed negatively, conflict—when managed constructively—can foster cooperation, strengthen the relationship, and support personal growth and self-awareness.

  • Fee
  • $60 per couple
  • No price at the moment per person Concession fees apply to current HCC and PCC holders. If cost is a barrier to attending a course please call us on (08) 6164 0200

Rather than avoiding conflict, embracing it allows couples to honour their individual identities and needs while building a more meaningful and connected “WE.” 

A strong foundation is essential for a lasting relationship, and taking time to work on your connection as a couple is a key part of that. This course offers a supportive space to invest in your relationship with intention. 


You will learn: 

  • That conflict is a normal part of relationships and can strengthen connection when managed well 
  • Common myths surrounding conflict and how they can negatively affect relationships 
  • How the brain prioritises survival during conflict and how this influences emotional responses 
  • Differences between destructive and constructive conflict, and develop strategies to shift from negative patterns to healthier interactions 
  • Strategies to repair and rebuild connection after conflict 


With the support of an experienced facilitator, you will explore strategies to better manage conflict as a couple, regulate emotions and strengthen your relationship. 

This course will help improve your life by enabling you to: 

  • Gain confidence in managing conflict by understanding that disagreements are a normal and healthy part of relationships 
  • Improve communication by challenging common myths about conflict that may be negatively affecting your relationship 
  • Better manage emotional responses by learning how the brain prioritises survival during conflict and applying strategies to stay calm 
  • Break unhelpful conflict cycles by distinguishing between destructive and constructive conflict and developing healthier patterns of interaction 
  • Rebuild trust and restore emotional closeness with practical repair strategies after conflict 


Who is this workshop for? 

This workshop is for couples who want to build healthier ways of managing conflict and strengthen their relationship before challenges escalate.  

While the course offers valuable insights and tools for conflict resolution in intimate partnerships, it is not a substitute for couples counselling


Please note: This course is for couples that are living together and committed to working on strengthening their relationship knowledge and skills. If you are experiencing distress as a couple or thinking of separating, we recommend couples counselling services. This course is not suitable for couples where there is domestic violence (DV) – please seek our counselling or Family & Domestic Violence support services.



What can you expect? 

All our workshops and courses (face to face and online) are interactive small groups run by highly experienced facilitators. 

We aim to ensure the learning environment is engaging and your active participation is needed. All participants are encouraged to ask questions in a safe, open, and non-judgemental learning environment. 

Find out more on our What to Expect page.


Ready to Secure Your Spot? 

Book your course online today or, if you would like to learn more about the course, please call us on 6164 0200. 

If you are unable to make the scheduled workshop, you can register your interest, or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming workshop schedule. 

Upcoming Courses

Commencement Date
28 August 2025
Duration
2 weeks
Session Dates
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All Session Dates - Managing Conflict for Couples 28 August 2025

Commencement Date
Time
Commencement Date
Thursday, 28 August
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Commencement Date
Thursday, 4 September
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
West Leederville
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