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Remarriages & Step Families

Strengthening Remarriages and Step Families

PPIS Vista Sakinah is a centre that specialises in preparing and strengthening remarriages and step families. The centre works with couples and step families to awaken resilience and foster a sense of peace and tranquillity in the life of their stepfamily.

About

At PPIS Vista Sakinah, we specialise in supporting remarriages and stepfamilies. We help couples and step families build resilience and foster peace and harmony in their blended family life.

 

Through marriage preparation courses, private consultations, and workshops, we equip step families and couples with the tools needed to navigate the difficulties and challenges faced by blended households.

 

We also offer support for children to adjust to the new dynamics of their step family. Adopting a compassionate approach, we strive to help each member thrive and find their place within the new family unit. Together, we can create a supportive and nurturing environment where every member of the family, including children, feels valued, heard, and understood.

 

Navigating remarriage and caring for step families requires a specific set of skills and resources. This is where our trained professionals come in, providing guidance and support every step of the way, helping step families overcome challenges and thrive in their new dynamic. At PPIS Vista Sakinah, we work hand-in-hand to help you create lasting bonds.

Programmes & Courses

PPIS is an organisation that advocates for women empowerment, children’s rights and the importance of families in a society. We offer various programmes and projects that further these initiatives including those that concern remarriage and caring for step families. Discover more about these programmes and volunteering opportunities you may be interested in. See these key points we listed below for more information:

Please click here to download Vista Sakinah’s e-brochure.

Remarriage Preparation Programme

Thinking of remarrying after a divorce? At PPIS Vista Sakinah, we will guide you through the foundational aspects of your remarriage to establish a stable stepfamily through Program Memupuk Kasih™ (PMK) or Nurturing Love Programme™. Program Memupuk Kasih™ (PMK) is a special marriage preparation course or kursus rumah tangga aimed to support local Singaporean couples and international couples (Singaporeans marrying foreigners and/or applying for Long-term Visit Pass (LTVP)).

 

Programme Intakes

The programme consists of an orientation session and workshops that will be held throughout the year in English and Malay. Couples are encouraged to register for Program Memupuk Kasih™ at least 3 months before the date of your marriage. A certificate of participation will be given upon completion of both orientation session and workshop.

 

For Local Singaporean couples

Day: Saturdays
Time: 9am - 6pm
Language: Malay / English		For International Couples
(Singaporeans marring Foreigners, and/or applying for Long Term Visit Pass [LTVP])

Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9am - 5.30pm
Language: English
27 Apr 2024 (Malay)
18 May 2024 (English)8 May 2024
22 Jun 2024 (Malay)
27 Jul 2024 (English)10 Jul 2024
24 Aug 2024 (Malay)
21 Sept 2024 (English)11 Sept 2024
26 Oct 2024 (Malay)
16 Nov 2024 (English)6 Nov 2024
14 Dec 2024 (Malay)
11 Jan 2025 (English)8 Jan 2025
22 Feb 2025 (Malay)26 Feb 2025
March 2025 - No Run; Ramadhan

 

Fees

Progamme fees are fully funded by the Ministry of Social & Family Development (MSF). Participants are not required to make any payment.

 

 

e-Brochure

Please click here to download the programme e-brochure.

Fitrah Enrichment Programme

The programme focuses on family aspects events and activities aimed at rebuilding new memories as a stepfamily. Parents and children of stepfamilies can participate together in family recreations and staycations as well as stepfamily camps and forums. Informative workshops on Faraidh and parent support groups are also formed specially for parents.  

 

e-Brochure

Please click here to download the programme e-brochure.

Bunayya

Vista Sakinah conducts the X’tra Family workshop to support and prepare children to adapt to the stepfamily life.  Topics of discussion are more inclined to their understanding of the concept of stepfamily, recognising unique emotions, communication between family members and healthy ways of dealing with new challenges.  

 

For children who have attended the workshop, or who are in the stepfamily, Vista Sakinah also conducts other enrichment activities such as drama adaptation, immersion and drumming workshops and iftar camps. 

 

e-Brochure

Please click here to download the programme e-brochure.

Consultation and Counselling Sessions

In addition to our workshops and group sessions, we also offer private consultations to address specific step family issues. Our experienced counsellors provide personalised guidance and support to help step families navigate challenges related to adjustment, communication issues, and expectations among family members. Every step family is unique, and we strive to provide one-to-one support that meets the needs of each family member.

  

Vista Sakinah also handles cases referred by the Syariah Court, and collaborates with other agencies. 

Professional Training for Social Workers & Counsellors

Vista Sakinah conducts professional training for social workers and counsellors that aims to educate them on how to better handle issues related to stepfamily.  This training is only held when there are requests.   

 

Currently, Vista Sakinah’s services and support are also extended to online platforms to safe management measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Upcoming Events

Program Memupuk Kasih (Remarriage Preparation Programme)

Ongoing

A personalised orientation session with a facilitator who will walk you and your partner through your individual marriage needs and goals.

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Testimonials

  • Our counsellor was very helpful and raised up a lot of concerns pertaining to our marriage issues.

    Anonymous Client, PPIS Vista Sakinah

  • While there are ups and downs, I always say we can overcome them, as Allah tests us because He loves us. That is our starting point. With every challenge that we encounter, we become stronger and more resilient. Vista Sakinah has given us a lot of support, and we have gone through courses, workshops and activities, receiving assistance from asatizahs, social workers, and peers. From there, we learned to overcome the challenges as a family.

    Mdm N, Stepmother

  • The first time I attended a forum for stepfamilies organised by Vista Sakinah, I asked my husband, “Why do we have to attend this forum?” But the forum opened our eyes to other stepfamilies and made us realise that we were not alone in our journey in building our stepfamily life. Through Vista Sakinah and the programmes that they offer, we are always reminded that we are much stronger than we thought we were.

    Mdm M, Stepmother

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Contact us

PPIS Vista Sakinah
Blk 549, Woodlands Drive 44, #01-86
Singapore 730549
Tel: 6891 3090
Fax: 6891 3295
Email: vistasakinah@ppis.sg

 

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