The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center

October-November Couples Workshop Series
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Couple Sessions
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31 | 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
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31 | 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.

Couples Workshop April 10 & 17, 2026
2026-04-10 13:00 - 17:00 | 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:
Both Fridays from 1-5pm. 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.

Couples Workshop September 18 & 25, 2026
2026-09-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual via zoom link

Couples Workshop November 13 & 14, 2026
2026-11-13 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, 11/13 from 5:30-8pm and Saturday, 11/14 from 9-1:30am & 1-4pm.
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.
