Couple Sessions
2025-01-01 - 2025-12-31 | Virtual via zoom link
Description
In four private sessions with a therapist (certified in using the Prepare/Enrich inventory), you and your partner will: navigate marriage expectations; identify strengths and growth areas; learn ways to reinforce strong communication skills and techniques to resolve conflicts; recognize and manage major life stressors; develop a more balanced relationship; begin to understand differences in our habits; and maximize teamwork in our relationship roles.
These sessions are provided in English, Spanish, or Mandarin.
Once you have registered and paid for the couple sessions, your therapist will contact you to schedule and provide a password for you both to go online and answer the Prepare/Enrich pre-marriage inventory questions. Your therapist will use the information provided by the Prepare/Enrich inventory to tailor your sessions.
After your sessions are complete, your therapist will follow up with a letter to the priest/pastor marrying you (with your permission via a Release of Information). Because of the ability to tailor sessions, we highly recommend this option for couples whom this is not a first marriage, couples that have been living together for awhile, and couples who have already started their family.
The cost is $345. There is an additional $35 cost for the inventory that you pay directly to Prepare/Enrich. Register and pay using the Get Tickets button below, or send your name and a check to NCC, 8383 NE Sandy Blvd. #205, Portland, Oregon, 97220.

Couple Sessions plus Workshop
2025-01-01 - 2025-12-31 | Virtual via zoom link
Description
The best of both!
Meet with other engaged couples in a group setting. The workshop is facilitated by trained therapists, providing an introduction to important topics such as finances, rituals, continuing to date, growing old together and more.
In four private sessions with a therapist (certified in using the Prepare/Enrich inventory), you and your partner will: navigate marriage expectations; identify strengths and growth areas; learn ways to reinforce strong communication skills and techniques to resolve conflicts; recognize and manage major life stressors; develop a more balanced relationship; begin to understand differences in our habits; and maximize teamwork in our relationship roles.
The private sessions are provided in English, Spanish, or Mandarin. The workshop is in English.
Once you have registered and paid, your therapist will contact you to schedule the workshop and the private sessions. They will provide a password for you both to go online and answer the Prepare/Enrich pre-marriage inventory questions. Your therapist will use the information provided by the Prepare/Enrich inventory to tailor your sessions.
After your sessions are complete, your therapist will follow up with a letter to the priest/pastor marrying you (with your permission via a Release of Information). Because of the ability to tailor sessions, we highly recommend this option for couples whom this is not a first marriage, couples that have been living together for awhile, and couples who have already started their family.
The cost is $445. There is an additional $35 cost for the inventory that you pay directly to Prepare/Enrich. Register and pay using the Get Tickets button below, or send your name and a check to NCC, 8383 NE Sandy Blvd. #205, Portland, Oregon, 97220.

Boundaries: RSVP to Healthier Relationship (July 17)
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NW Catholic Counseling Office, 8383 NE Sandy Blvd. Ste 205, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
We all want healthier relationships, but sometimes figuring out how to improve them can be overwhelming. We may find ourselves feeling anger, resentful, burdened, or taken advantage of in interactions. Other times, we may be receiving feedback that we have crossed a line, pushed the limit, or pressured a loved one. Understanding and setting boundaries are crucial for trust, respect, and safety. Come join us in this workshop to learn what are boundaries, how to set them, and ultimately improve relational health. Workshop fee is non-refundable: if unable to attend, your fee will remain as a workshop credit for six months.

Registration is required to attend, registration deadline is Tuesday, July 15th at 9pm PT.
**Should cost be a barrier, call us at 503-253-0964 to request a scholarship rate and register.**

Couples and ADHD Workshop
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual via zoom link
All relationships have their ups and downs, but when ADHD is part of the dynamic, it can add an extra layer of challenge. This workshop will help you:

Understand the impact of ADHD on your relationship
Increase compassion
Learn helpful tools

Learn how to work together with your partner towards building a stronger, more positive relationship.
This workshop is led by Isabelle Norconk, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. It is offered virtually. After registration, a Zoom link will be sent the day before the workshop.

August 20, 2025 from 5pm-7pm

**Worried about cost? Call us—we’re happy to help with a scholarship rate and registration..**
All virtual workshops are a per-household fee.
Workshop fee is non-refundable: if unable to attend, your fee will remain as a workshop credit for six months.
Registration deadline: August 18, at 10pm.

Couples Workshop 9/5-9/6/25
2025-09-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Virtual via zoom link
**You are registering for a two-day workshop** This option allows the couple to meet with other engaged couples in a group setting. This two-day workshop is facilitated by trained therapists, providing an introduction to important topics such as finances, rituals, continuing to date, growing old together and more. The workshop features presentations to the group and allows for each couple to work individually on exercises (some pre-work will be assigned) and activities designed to increase self-knowledge and knowledge of each other and to build skills in communication and conflict resolution. This is a great start to those important conversations you will continue throughout your marriage. In addition to other necessary skills, the workshop also presents an understanding of marriage as a covenant.
This workshop will meet virtually for 2 sessions and utilize breakout rooms for smaller group discussions:
Friday from 5:30 pm-8 pm and Saturday from 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm. Couples MUST attend each session. Cost is $300 per couple.
Complete the registration form or send your name and a check to NCC, 8383 NE Sandy Blvd. #205, Portland, Oregon, 97220. Contact us at (503) 253-0964 or marriageprep@nwcounseling.org if you have questions.

Caring for the Caregivers Workshop
2025-09-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual via zoom link
A Gentle Hour of Self-Care & Stress Relief
This virtual workshop is led by Lu Lu, LPC, CCPT-II.
Are you a caregiver, nurse, home aide, or someone supporting an aging loved one?
You give so much to others — but who’s caring for you?
Join us for a heart-centered, empowering workshop designed just for caregivers. In this supportive space, we’ll share practical self-care tools, explore ways to manage stress, and reflect on the emotional weight of caregiving — all in a warm, understanding environment.
You’ll learn:

Simple, effective self-care habits you can start today
Stress relief strategies you can actually use
How to manage emotional fatigue and feel less alone
Free community resources for caregivers in Oregon
Encouragement, affirmation, and shared humanity

This isn’t a formal psychology class — it’s a space to breathe, connect, and remember: you matter, too.
**Worried about cost? Call us—we’re happy to help with a scholarship rate and registration..**
All virtual workshops are a per-household fee.
Workshop fee is non-refundable: if unable to attend, your fee will remain as a workshop credit for six months.
Registration deadline: September 8th at 10pm.

Healing Across Generations
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual via zoom link
A Workshop for Parent-Child Connection
Because it’s never too late to build a healthy relationship.
This virtual workshop is led by Lu Lu, LPC, CCPT-II.
Are you a parent, adult child, or caregiver who feels stuck in patterns of silence, stress, or misunderstanding? Do you sometimes feel like you’re repeating family cycles without knowing how to stop?
Join us for a community workshop exploring intergenerational relationships and the impact of family history on how we love, listen, and relate to each other. Whether your child is 6 or 60, this workshop is for anyone who wants to reconnect, repair, and grow.

Learn how trauma and mental health patterns are passed down—and how to break the cycle
Practice small but powerful communication and self-care skills
Discover Oregon-based and national resources for healing
Reflect through real-life examples, not textbook lectures
No pressure to share—we welcome quiet listeners and active participants alike

This is like a “snack-size counseling session”: supportive, practical, and filled with warmth.
**Worried about cost? Call us—we’re happy to help with a scholarship rate and registration..**
All virtual workshops are a per-household fee.
Workshop fee is non-refundable: if unable to attend, your fee will remain as a workshop credit for six months.
Registration deadline: September 29th at 10pm.

October-November Couples Workshop Series
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual via zoom link
This option allows the couple to meet with other engaged couples in a group setting. The workshop is facilitated by trained therapists, providing an introduction to important topics such as finances, rituals, continuing to date, growing old together and more. The workshop features presentations to the group and allows for each couple to work individually on exercises (some pre-work will be assigned) and activities designed to increase self-knowledge and knowledge of each other and to build skills in communication and conflict resolution. This is a great start to those important conversations you will continue throughout your marriage. In addition to other necessary skills, the workshop also presents an understanding of marriage as a covenant.
This workshop will meet virtually for multiple sessions and utilize breakout rooms for smaller group discussions:
Four sessions on Wednesdays from 6 pm-8 pm. Couples must attend each session. Cost is $300 per couple.
Complete the registration form and pay for the date you choosing. Or send your name and a check to NCC, 8383 NE Sandy Blvd. #205, Portland, Oregon, 97220. Contact us at (503) 253-0964 or marriageprep@nwcounseling.org if you have questions.

Building a Grief Practice
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | NW Catholic Counseling Office, 8383 NE Sandy Blvd. Ste 205, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Join us for a gentle, trauma-informed workshop exploring the many faces of grief. Through culturally grounded psychoeducation and expressive art-making, you’ll be invited to reflect, create, and connect. We close with an optional small-group sharing circle to foster support, learning, and collective healing.
This workshop is offered in English and in-person at the NCC Office at 8383 NE Sandy Blvd, Suite 205, Portland, OR 97220.
Led by Thomás Grubb, LPC
**Worried about cost? Call us – we’re happy to help with a scholarship rate and registration.**Workshops fee is non-refundable: if unable to attend, your fee will remain as a workshop credit for six months.
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 23 at 10pm.
