In spite of her failed previous marriage, Mdm S did not completely give up hope on finding love again and had met her then future husband. Despite all odds including the unique challenges of having a young child in between her and her new partner, she saw that he had qualities of a good husband and even better father to her daughter, and decided to give marriage a second chance.

Mdm S knew it was crucial for them were to create a strong foundation for their new family, and for her partner to understand his roles and responsibilities as a stepfather. That was when they went through the doors of PPIS Vista Sakinah as part of their preparation for the next phase of their lives.

PPIS Vista Sakinah works with couples and families to develop resilience and establish stable stepfamilies. The centre’s services include guidance on remarriages, and workshops that equip children with skills to help them adjust and adapt to stepfamily life.

During their time at PPIS Vista Sakinah, Mdm S and her future husband learnt that communication is key to a healthy relationship. The couple spent time listening to each other’s aspirations, hopes, and concerns. Having a qualified professional present provided a safe space for them to share and discuss their thoughts on building a new family together.

Through PPIS Vista Sakinah’s flagship workshop, Program Memupuk Kasih, the couple gained a better understanding of the basic concepts of marriage like nafkah and the rights and responsibilities of husbands and wives, and insights into establishing a new family.  The workshop was also where her partner first learned the rights and obligations of a stepparent and how to be a good stepfather. Mdm S will always keep to heart an important takeaway from the workshop – to understand each other’s differences while managing disagreements.

PPIS is happy to report that Mdm S and her husband now have a 3 year old son together, and continue to live happily as a married couple.

Come join us at PPIS Vista Sakinah for our Remarriage Preparation Course, Program Memupuk Kasih (PMK), which comprises:

• A personalised orientation session where a facilitator will walk couples through their individual marriage needs and goals. It is usually conducted on weekdays, Tuesday to Thursday by appointment basis. The session will last approximately 2 hours. Discussion will include preparation for your children too.
• A 1-day workshop that delves into the dynamics of remarriage and stepfamilies. The workshop is normally conducted once a month on Saturdays, 9:00am to 6:30pm. It is conducted in Malay or English, depending on the dates provided.

For more enquiries, please call us at PPIS Vista Sakinah at 6891 3090 or visit www.ppis.sg.

Be it a grand bash or an intimate occasion, a common thread runs through all weddings: the commitment between two loving individuals through thick and thin. So, when a couple requested for their solemnisation to be held at PPIS Family Service Centre (East) (FSCE), we said, “Yes!”

Mr K and Ms S were receiving casework and counselling assistance at PPIS FSCE, when a series of unfortunate (or rather fortunate) events led the couple to each other. Since then, they have given each other the love, support, and companionship that they had both needed while working towards the road of self-resilience.

The solemnisation ceremony was held on 18 October 2019 at PPIS FSCE’s premises at Wisma Geylang Serai. The co-ordination and collaboration from various agencies like the Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM) and Muslim Converts’ Association Singapore (MCAS) helped make the event a success.

PPIS FSCE is delighted to have been a part of this joyous and memorable occasion. Moving forward, we strive to go the extra mile in ensuring that our clients get the care and support they deserve, and perhaps to even help them find love…..