Weekend Couples Retreats
West Palm Beach, Florida
IN-PERSON ONLY
What comes to mind when you think of a marriage retreat?
Vince Vaughn & Kristen Bell? Feeling like THIS?
All kidding aside…
I want you to imagine a weekend dedicated to one thing and one thing only—the two of you getting a real plan in place—one that works! And although weekend couples retreats aren’t the norm (yet ;), they sure are effective! And no worries, they’re not just for married couples.
Couples Therapy + Couples Vacation = BRILLIANT!
NOT ONLY IS THE WEEKEND COUPLES RETREAT AN EFFICIENT WAY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP, IT’S ALSO LOADED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE FUN, RELAX, AND REENERGIZE— BECAUSE MY OFFICE IS LITERALLY LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF PARADISE!
My Downtown West Palm Beach office is within walking distance to EVERYTHING! Chic hotels, great restaurants & entertainment, shopping, AND the beach are all at your fingertips. You won’t even need a car!
Top 5 Reasons Couples Choose My Weekend Retreats
BTW, Retreats and Intensives are synonymous and interchangeable terms you may find in the literature as well as on my website.
1. BUSY SCHEDULES
Many couples have chosen not to try traditional therapy sessions or have actually attempted and dropped out because life got too hectic. Finding 60 or 90 minutes for weekly or bi-weekly appointments can feel impossible while trying to juggle things like work schedules, childcare, and all the other stressors Covid has introduced to our lives.
This is not to say that traditional weekly appointments are ineffective or inferior to weekend intensives. They are absolute game changers for a lot of couples in a lot of situations.
Some couples might prefer to spend a larger amount of time, less frequently. In one weekend, you will be able to accomplish what would typically take between 3-6 months of traditional weekly therapy. It adds up to about 12-18 hours (depending whether you book a 1, 2, or 3 day retreat) that we spend together over the weekend, and it flies by. Couples are amazed how much ground we cover.
2. MOMENTUM
On a weekend marriage retreat, you will benefit greatly from the continuity and rhythm provided by our uninterrupted work. I think most couples therapists would agree that traditional weekly sessions often feel choppy for everyone, including the therapist. On more occasions than I can count, I had to end session just when sh%t was starting to happen! Damn it!
So, my point is, when you book a couples weekend retreat, you get me all to yourself! Of course we take necessary breaks to keep everyone content, energized, and productive. My private office includes a downstairs kitchen, making it perfect for grabbing a snack, coffee, or tea. I’ll have a lot of goodies for you to choose from. You’ll be comfy.
3. FOCUS
Traditional weekly sessions are often squeezed in between all the other important obligations you have. Many couples find it tough to shift gears from work or parent mode to therapy mode, making it almost necessary to spend the first 15 minutes unwinding and acclimating into the session. Although the common 15 minute transitioning periods are 100% valid and often necessary for many couples, I’d be lying if I said I find them to be a good use of everyone’s time.
At a weekend intensive, you can say buh-bye to the useless 15 minute transitions and hello to efficiency!
4. IMMEDIACY
Could it be, you’re simply DONE talking about a better relationship and READY to get after it—like ripping off a band-aid kind of getting after it?
Many couples want relationship help ASAP. They don’t want to drudge through months of weekly appointments. They want more immediate results.
5. FUN & GROWTH
You and your partner don’t have to be struggling or unhappy in order to book a weekend retreat with me. In fact, It would be much better to come visit me now, when your commitment level isn’t in question, and you still enjoy one another’s company.
Working with seriously dating and engaged couples is so refreshing! I love the intent and eagerness they bring to the experience. Let me help you set your relationship up for success! We will expand on your strengths as well as help you identify the obvious, and not so obvious, dynamics that might trip you up in the future.
Couples Weekend Retreat Packages
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ASSESSMENT ONLY | 4 hrs. | $800
This is great option for couples looking to start traditional weekly therapy, but eager to get a jump start! This phase typically takes about 3-4 weeks of traditional therapy to complete.
Why it matters for some couples? I don’t offer much in the way of feedback during the assessment phase of couples therapy, regardless if you are doing traditional weekly appointments with me or going all-in with one of my retreat packages. Why? Because I will be assessing—not offering up advice after knowing only a fraction of the information necessary to provide you with ethical, professional, and most importantly, effective feedback. It requires some patience on your part, especially if you’re eager for a third party intervention. So, many couples prefer to get this part over with. This way, the second time we meet— BAM! Put your seatbelts on ;)
WHAT YOU GET:
X Gottman Relationship Check-Up (GRC) Online Questionnaires - (You and your partner will need to complete prior to our first meeting)
X Biopsychosocial Online Questionnaires - (You and your partner will need to complete prior to our first meeting)
X Joint Session - All three of us meet together and thoroughly discuss your independent and shared goals for couples therapy. Next, I will gather information from both of you about your relationship history and how you came to be . I will then prompt you both to participate in an exercises that allow me to begin assessing the way you and your partner manage disagreements as well as how you perceive your strengths.
X Next, you and your partner will each participate in an Individual Interview with me. This is where I can begin to hone in on your personal histories and start connecting some dots—the good stuff!
X Feedback Session - All three of us meet together and discuss the findings from the assessment process. I will make recommendations based on the findings, and you’ll both let me know your thoughts about the findings.
For clarification, the following list includes contents of my Assessment Only package:
GRC (completed by you and reviewed by me prior to our meeting)
Biopsychosocials (completed by you and reviewed by me prior to our meeting)
Joint Assessment Session
Individual Interviews
Feedback Session
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1-DAY COUPLES THERAPY INTENSIVE | 6 hrs. | $1280
A good option for couples with minor issues.
BTW, It’s not uncommon for people to have questions about what “minor” issues actually means. I get it! When you sign up for a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation, we can go over all your questions to make sure you end up with the best package for your needs.
WHAT YOU GET:
X Everything in the Assessment Only Package
X An additional two (2) hours of therapy
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2-DAY COUPLES THERAPY INTENSIVE | 12 hrs. | $2600
A good option for couples with moderate issues.
BTW, It’s not uncommon for people to have questions about what I mean by “moderate” issues. Honestly, what one couple considers moderate, another couple may consider severe. This is why I strongly encourage you to sign up for a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with me. This way, I can help you decide which package would be best for your goals.
WHAT YOU GET:
X Everything in the Assessment Only Package
X An additional eight (8) hours of therapy
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3-DAY COUPLES THERAPY INTENSIVE | 18 hrs. | $3800
A good option for couples with more severe issues.
Since we all experience relationships and life so differently, it’s tough to put in writing what I mean by “severe.” This package is usually best for couples who have experienced a serious betrayal like (but not limited to) infidelity. Please sign up for a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation with me so we can discuss a few specifics around your relationship. This way, I can better guide you toward the best package.
WHAT YOU GET:
X Everything in the Assessment Only Package
X An additional fourteen (14) hours of therapy
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PRE-MARITAL & NEWLYWED INTENSIVE | 4 hrs. | $700
I often joke, “Please don’t wait until you despise each other to come see me!” Get your relationship off to a great start! Happy couples don’t just make themselves! There is a recipe—skills to learn. I will teach you.
WHAT YOU GET:
X Gottman Relationship Check-Up (GRC) Online Questionnaires - (You and your partner will need to complete these prior to our first meeting so I can thoroughly review them.)
X Biopsychosocial Online Questionnaires - (You and your partner will need to complete these prior to our first meeting so I can thoroughly review them.)