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In-Person Workshop · Johannesburg
Building Relationships Workshop
You're not broken. You're just stuck in a pattern. One afternoon gives you the clarity and tools to change it — for good.
Date & Time
23 May 2026 · 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Venue
Regent Hill Office Park, Lonehill, Sandton
Investment
R550 per person · Singles & Couples
Reserve My Seat
Limited seats · Intimate group setting
Are you having these problems?
- You keep having the same argument, different day
- You love each other but feel miles apart
- Conversations either explode or go completely silent
- You're single and wondering why it keeps not working
- You're thinking of leaving — but not sure if it's fixable
If any of this resonates, this workshop was made for you.
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Who This Is For
A healthy, loving relationship shouldn't be hard work.
It doesn't matter what relationship stage you are in — being in a healthy, loving relationship is not impossible, and it does not have to be hard work.
Whether you are single, in a relationship or starting over, the Building Relationships Workshop gives you the insights and tools you need to have a successful relationship.
Programme Overview
It's ideal if...
- Your relationship feels rocky and you want to change it.
- You're going through a divorce or break-up.
- You want to take your relationship from good to great.
- You struggle to find love and feel hopeless.
The Workshop
What is covered in the Building Relationships Workshop
No one goes into a relationship thinking that one day we will end up in a place feeling disconnected, lonely or considering a divorce. Yet this is what happens in many marriages and relationships.
If you've reached this stage, you are most likely feeling angry, confused, frustrated, indifferent towards your partner, or perhaps even given up on finding love altogether. All of this can leave you feeling overwhelmed, lonely and in pain, not knowing what to do next.
This half-day workshop will give you the insights you need to understand how you got to the place where you are now, clarity on what you can do to move forward, and actions you can take to build a healthy, loving and nurturing relationship.
Here's what you get when you join the workshop:
- Why we shut down, withdraw or feel attacked
- How conflict happens and how to resolve it
- Your relationship pattern that keeps you stuck
- The common reasons why couples fight
- How to communicate more effectively with each other
- How to build connection and love in your relationship
- Practical tools to have a healthy and sustainable relationship
- If you're single, understand why your relationships keep failing
Your Coach & Mentor
Meet Paula Quinsee
Relationship Expert · TEDx Speaker · Author of Embracing Conflict and Embracing No
Paula's journey into coaching and mentoring others started as a result of her own personal story and reaching rock bottom in her relationship. Through being exposed to Imago Relationship Therapy and NLP, she has combined both her personal experiences and her professional training to assist others to have happy, healthy relationships.
She consulted to Married at First Sight SA TV show and regularly appears in the media.
TEDx
Speaker
2+
Books Published
20+
Years Experience
As Featured On
Paula on eNCA News discussing relationships
What You'll Learn
Real tools you can use immediately
Walk away with practical frameworks — not just theory — that transform how you communicate, connect, and resolve conflict.
Your Relationship Pattern
Understand the pattern keeping you stuck — and exactly how to break it.
Why the Silent Treatment Happens
What really causes shutdown and withdrawal — and what to do instead of waiting it out.
How Conflict Actually Works
The real reasons couples fight — and a practical framework to resolve it without damage.
The Relationship Cycle
How to navigate the rough patches without breaking the bond — and come out stronger.
Self-Sabotage Patterns
Where self-sabotage quietly shows up in your relationships — and how to interrupt the cycle.
Who This Is For
This workshop is for you if...
Whether you're in a relationship or navigating single life — if you want healthier, more connected relationships, this is the right room to be in.
For Couples
- You want to go from "fine" to genuinely connected
- You feel distant, rocky, or stuck in the same cycle
- Conversations always seem to end in conflict or silence
- You're at a crossroads and need clarity before deciding
For Singles
- You're tired of the same relationship outcomes
- You wonder why things always seem to fall apart
- You want to build healthier patterns before the next relationship
- You're ready to understand yourself at a deeper level
Couples — attend together. You'll both learn the same tools and language at the same time, which is where the real shift happens.
What People Say
Real shifts. Real people.
"Hi Paula, I just would like to thank you for an amazing afternoon, you have really helped us with some key issues and we will most certainly be back for more coaching and insight. Thank you for your passion and enthusiasm. You made a big difference."
"I thank God for my husband! We attended the Building relationship workshop to mend our marriage and relationship. This workshop opened our eyes and as a result we decided to take up one on one sessions with Paula. Those sessions are working wonders, they have helped us in improving our channels of communication, the way we appreciate each other, the things we do for each other in our relationship, the way we connect intimately and so forth. I thank God for the husband I have who decided to take me to this course and I am very grateful and humble for having him in my life and for what he has done for us in our relationship. I am sharing this for others to invest in their marriage and relationship the same way we have done."
"Wow! What an awesome experience. I learned so much about myself and how to communicate better with my partner. There were some great insights which I can use in practical situations everyday not only in my intimate relationship but also with work colleagues, friends and family. I thoroughly enjoyed the content and since my better half was away that weekend, I have convinced him to attend one of the workshops which I will definitely attend with him again. Thanks once again for a very valuable and insightful workshop – I am definitely more aware of who I am, my behaviour and why and how I improve it in all interactions"
Secure Your Seat
One afternoon.
One afternoon.
Real change.
Date
Friday, 23 May 2026
Time
1:30pm – 5:00pm (3.5 hours)
Venue
Boardroom, Block C, Regent Hill Office Park
Cnr Leslie & Turley Rds, Lonehill, Sandton
Cnr Leslie & Turley Rds, Lonehill, Sandton
Suitable For
Singles & Couples Welcome
Investment
R
550
per person · all-inclusive
- Full 3.5-hour in-person workshop
- Practical tools & frameworks to use immediately
- Facilitated by Paula Quinsee (TEDx speaker)
- Small group format for deeper engagement
Limited seats available — this workshop fills quickly.
Reserve My Seat NowSecure booking · Questions? Message Paula directly