These prearranged programs are designed to assist couples in strengthening their relationship. The focus will be on what is positive about the relationship, and what the couple can do to further enhance their relationship. These retreats will allow the couple to work together in planning their future while spending time at a retreat center that has been selected to enhance intimacy and privacy. If there are significant issues that have not been addressed by the couple that stem from unresolved issues of the past, it is recommended that these issues first be addressed in couple therapy.
Programs offered:
• A weekend retreat with individualized work for one couple only.
• A weekend retreat where several couples will come together to work on their unique relationships, as well as, participate in growth-enhancing activities. The retreat will be limited to no more than five couples.
The retreats are generally offered on weekends but other days of the week may be selected based on the needs of each couple.
Each retreat will be structured to meet the needs of the participating couples which will require a brief pre session interview that will be conducted over the phone – each participant is encouraged to participate in this interview.
Participants will be provided with journaling and reading material that will assist in further enhancing their couple relationship and retreat experience.
The focus of the retreat will be on identifying the strengths of the couple and using this understanding to develop a more satisfying, loving, and supportive relationship. The program will assist the couple to see what is “working” for them with very little if any attention being placed on the negative influences of the past. By emphasizing the positive the couple will be able to see each partner in a different light, which, in turn, will facilitate developing a deeper love, and increased hope for the future.
The retreat allows the couple to get away from their “every-day” world and begin the process of exploring themselves and their relationship without the pressures that come with being at “home”. There will be many opportunities for each participant to be alone, and be with their partner so that healing and re-energizing can occur. This is one of those special moments when you can truly focus on your relationship with no other obligations or distractions.
