Three programmes
Choose the Depth That Fits Where You Are
A single weekend. Four evenings. Ten weeks. Each Willowmark programme stands alone — and each one builds a foundation the next can stand on.
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How We Approach Every Programme
Willowmark's approach is built around the structured conversation — not a lecture, not a financial education course, and not therapy. We believe that most household money difficulties stem from conversations that have not happened, or happened badly, and that the remedy is almost always a better conversation.
Every programme begins from where participants actually are. Facilitators do not assume a common starting point. They create conditions where people can speak plainly — about what they know, what they avoid, and what they are uncertain about — and leave with tools to continue that conversation at home.
Materials are printed, not digital. Facilitators are trained for group conversation dynamics. Group sizes are kept small. And no programme includes any financial product, legal document, or advisory service.
Assess your readiness — each programme begins with a brief orientation so you understand what the session does and does not cover
Build through structured exercises — guided activities develop specific conversational skills, not abstract concepts
Take physical materials home — printed decks and worksheets are designed to support real conversations, not just recollection of what was said in the session
Continue at your pace — there is no expectation about when you have the conversation at home; the tools are yours to use when the moment is right
Programme One
The First Conversation Workshop
RM 580 per person
A weekend workshop for parents aged 40 and above preparing for a calm, structured first conversation with their adult children about household money matters. The workshop covers what to share, what to keep private, how to listen without becoming defensive, and where the conversation is likely to go next. All participants receive a printed conversation deck.
What Is Covered
- Deciding what household financial information to share and at what level of detail
- Framing the conversation so it does not feel like a disclosure or a warning
- Listening without defending — hearing what your child actually responds with
- Knowing where the conversation may naturally go and how to follow it
Session Outline
Saturday morning — orientation and shared context-setting within the group
Saturday afternoon — structured exercises using the conversation deck
Sunday morning — scenario work, listening practice, and peer feedback
Sunday afternoon — personalising your approach and planning your next step
Programme Two
Money Conversations Across Generations
RM 1,490 per person
A four-session evening programme exploring the recurring household money conversations that adults aged 40 and above tend to have with their children, parents, and partners. Each session addresses a different relationship and conversation type. Printed conversation prompts and scenario worksheets are included. Small-group facilitation throughout.
Session Themes
The parent-to-child conversation — what you want your children to know about household finances before they need to
The child-to-parent conversation — what grown children often need to understand about their parents' household situation
The partner conversation — how couples address different assumptions and approaches to household money
Returning conversations — how to revisit and continue household money discussions over time without them becoming conflicts
- Printed conversation prompts included for each session
- Scenario worksheets for group discussion and home practice
- Small-group peer exchange between sessions
Programme Three
The Family Letter Cohort
RM 2,890 per person
A ten-week cohort programme in which each participant builds a personal family letter — a written document to share with their family about household values, plans, and expectations around money. Includes a printed reader, weekly facilitated sessions, access to a peer discussion forum between sessions, and a printed closing personal letter binder. Educational only; participants are pointed to licensed practitioners for any binding legal or financial documents.
How the Ten Weeks Work
Weeks one and two — orientation and reader introduction; identifying what you want your family letter to address
Weeks three through six — writing and refining each section of the letter with guided prompts and peer feedback
Weeks seven through nine — sharing drafts within the cohort, receiving structured responses, and revising
Week ten — completing the letter and receiving your printed binder at a closing session
- Printed reader and weekly session materials
- Weekly facilitated cohort sessions in Subang Jaya
- Moderated peer discussion forum between sessions
- Printed personal letter binder at programme close
- Two-part payment available on request
Which one fits
Deciding Between Programmes
Most people start with the weekend workshop. There is no obligation to continue — but most want to.
| First Conversation Workshop |
Money Conversations Across Generations |
Family Letter Cohort |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 weekend | 4 evenings | 10 weeks |
| Fee | RM 580 | RM 1,490 | RM 2,890 |
| Printed materials | Conversation deck | Prompts + worksheets | Reader + binder |
| Peer discussion forum | — | — | |
| Personal family letter | — | — | |
| Best suited for | First-time approach, testing the waters | Multiple relationship types, recurring conversations | Creating a lasting written document for the family |
Across all programmes
Shared Standards
Education Only
No financial, legal, or advisory guidance in any programme. Educational facilitation only.
Confidentiality
Shared confidentiality agreement signed by all participants and facilitators at programme start.
Small Groups
Six to twelve participants per session. No large-audience formats.
Physical Materials
All participants receive printed resources developed specifically for the programme they attend.
Programme fees
Clear Pricing, No Add-Ons
All fees include facilitation, printed materials, and session space. Nothing is charged separately.
First Conversation Workshop
RM 580
per person
- One weekend, two days
- Printed conversation deck
- Small group facilitation
- Refreshments included
Money Conversations Across Generations
RM 1,490
per person
- Four evening sessions
- Printed prompts and worksheets
- Small group facilitation
- All four relationship types covered
The Family Letter Cohort
RM 2,890
per person
- Ten weekly sessions
- Printed reader and binder
- Peer discussion forum
- Two-part payment available
Not sure where to start?
The Weekend Workshop Is Always the Right First Step
It is a single weekend commitment. You leave with a printed conversation deck and a clearer sense of what you want to say — and what you want to hear back. Many people find that is enough to begin.
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