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Back to School, Back to Basics: FREE Webinar Series for Couples:


Anti-Budget Webinar with Money Coach, Angie Ross and Couples Therapist, Melissa Johari

Have you been meaning to sit down together and do a budget but never get around to it? Or do you have a budget and never stick to it? Ready to ditch the budget and start enjoying your money together? Join our Anti-Budget Webinar for Couples and learn how to manage your finances without the stress. Discover tips and tricks from a Money Coach and a Couples Therapist to align your financial goals and strengthen your relationship. This online event is perfect for all couples looking to improve their financial health and have fun while doing it. Don't miss out on this FREE webinar!

September 23, 2025 at 7pm

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1584250639309?aff=oddtdtcreator

About Angie:

Angie Ross (BBA, BEd, CCS) is a Certified CashFlow Specialist and Money Coach who has been spreading her expertise passionately as a financial educator for the past 20 years. She prides herself on providing unbiased, straightforward financial mentorship, allowing her clients to achieve their financial dreams without painful “budgeting.”



Communication Webinar with Melissa Johari

Feeling distant from each other or misunderstood? Ever feel like you're talking in circles? Join us for an engaging and informative online webinar designed to help couples improve their communication skills. Whether you're newlyweds or have been together for years, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your relationship. Learn how to listen actively, express your feelings, and work together in a healthy way. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your bond and deepen your connection with your partner. Sign up now for this FREE webinar!

October 2, 2025 at 7pm

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VxkTamOfSuy5xA5BTyL9jg


Conflict Management with Melissa Johari

Feeling distant from each other or misunderstood? Ever feel like you're talking in circles? Join us for an engaging and informative online webinar designed to help couples improve their communication skills. Whether you're newlyweds or have been together for years, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your relationship. Learn how to listen actively, express your feelings, and work together in a healthy way. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your bond and deepen your connection with your partner. Sign up now for this FREE webinar!

October 9, 2025 at 7pm

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SS_eg9LFQlyi_bt0o5flcg


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Reconnection for Couples: Expressive Arts Workshop

Feeling disconnected? Want to reconnect in a fun and creative way? Want to have a better sense of purpose and future vision for your relationship? 

We have an exciting 2-hour in-person workshop coming Saturday October 18, 2025 from 2-4pm. We will create a vision board and find symbolic meaning for your relationship.

Location: Portico Church, Mississauga 

Cost: $45 including all materials

Is childcare an issue, or do you feel like your children would enjoy expressive arts too? We have a children's self-regulation workshop at the same time. $25 for children including all materials. Additonal siblings $20 each. Please register each child separately.

I'm excited to do this couple workshop collaboration with Khadija Lokhandwala (Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying). Caroline D'Souza (Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying Child and Individual Therapist) will be leading the Children's Workshop that will be taking place at the same time in a different room.

To register, please use this link, click on Melissa at Portico Church, and register for the couples workshop and register each child separately.

https://couplewellness.janeapp.com/locations/portico-church-mississauga/book#/staff_member/1/treatment/183


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Past Grief and Loss Webinar

On July 3, 2025, our Intern Therapist, Mathilde Beauvais (MSW Candidate), discussed grief and loss, how it can present itself, and how to navigate it. 

Topics covered:

- Understanding Grief/Loss

- Common Misconceptions

- Identifying and Processing Emotions


We have an 8-Week Grief and Loss Program we would be happy to have a free 15-minute consult with you to talk about.


 

Group workshops

Past Workshops based on the Gottman Method:

Couples Communication Webinar


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Couples Conflict Management Webinar


Group Workshops

GROUP PRACTICE OWNERS:

If you own a group practice and your team is interested in learning more about the Gottman Method, Melissa is happy to come and present an "Introduction to the Gottman Method" as a one hour workshop to them. She is a Certified Gottman Therapist and has a passion for working with couples. Let's talk about doing a webinar exchange! 

Please reach out to Melissa to discuss your specific needs/requests further.

admin@couplewellnessexperts.com   


CHURCHES:

Do you have a premarital or marriage small group at your church? I would be happy to speak to them about the Evidence-based Gottman Model using the "7 Principles for Making Marriage Work." This could be done as a 7-week workshop series or a one-day event. 

Please reach out to Melissa to discuss your specific needs/requests further.

admin@couplewellnessexperts.com   

This picture is from a recent Premarital Gottman full-day workshop at Portico Church in Mississauga!

Among those who answered in the evaluation, 73% indicated that the workshop drew them closer as a couple!

In addition, it was unanimous (100%!!) that the workshop made participants feel better equipped to manage conflicts that may come up in the future.

Congratulations to the door prize winners, who won a copy of the book, "7 Principles for Making Marriage Work"! 

(Photo used with winner's permission)

WORKPLACES:

Melissa is happy to present to your team or workplace about Cultural Sensitivity in working with clients. This could be offered anywhere between a one hour workshop to a full day workshop. 

Please reach out to Melissa to discuss your specific needs/requests further.

admin@couplewellnessexperts.com   


*IMPORTANT NOTE:

Any of Melissa's workshops could be recorded or photographed and used for a future podcast or put on YouTube/this website. By participating, you are acknowledging and consenting that the workshop may be recorded and potentially used.

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Other premarital or couple workshops are provided based upon demand. 


Past workshops have included:

  • Wellness Wheel Workshop Series
  • 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work (based on Gottman's book). This has been offered for couples and for therapists working with couples
  • Cultural Sensitivity 
  • 5 Love Languages (Chapman)
  • Hold Me Tight (Johnson)

Therapists Who Offer This Service

Melissa Johari

Melissa Johari

Melissa Johari, Clinic Director of The Couple Wellness Experts, BA, MSW, MTS, RSW, CF
Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)