What are Couples Retreats?
A private or group, intensive, interactive experience designed to help couples reconnect and address relationship challenges.
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13 focused hours delivered over a weekend (Friday - Sunday) format.
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Ideal for couples with busy schedules, residing anywhere in the US, Canada, or internationally.
Couples Retreat Benefits
Focused Time and Privacy: Escape daily distractions and dedicate uninterrupted time to reconnect and rebuild your relationship.
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Short Time-Large Benefit: Benefit from a concentrated experience, allowing for significant relationship progression in a succinct timeframe.
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Personalized Setting: Whether you choose to travel to a comfortable and private location I provide, or I travel to a mutually agreeable location, you'll have a dedicated space for open communication and reflection.
Is a Couples Retreat Right for You?
Weekend Couples Retreats offer a unique opportunity for couples to reconnect and address relationship challenges in a focused and experiencial setting.
Consider a Couples Retreat if you:
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Have Busy Schedules: Finding time for regular therapy sessions can be difficult. Retreats offer a concentrated experience, allowing for significant progress in a condensed timeframe (Friday-Sunday)
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Are Ready to Invest in Your Relationship: Retreats require dedication and emotional investment. Couples who are serious about making positive changes in their relationship will benefit most from this intensive format.
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Seek to Rekindle Connection and Rebuild Intimacy: Retreats provide a dedicated space for focused communication, reflection, and rebuilding intimacy away from daily distractions.
Couples Retreats May Not
Be Suitable if:
One partner is experiencing a serious mental health issue such as untreated bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, or major depression. Individual therapy may be necessary before couples counseling can be effective.
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There is domestic violence in the relationship. Couples therapy is not appropriate for situations involving domestic violence.
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One or both partners are struggling with active addiction. Addressing substance abuse issues may be necessary before couples counseling can be beneficial.
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One or both partners are unwilling or unable to commit to the level of focus and emotional investment required for an intensive retreat. The retreat demands a high level of commitment, similar to the intense focus required for major sporting events like the Wimbledon finals or the Super Bowl.
​Once these concerns are addressed and the situation has stabilized, I'd be happy to schedule a consultation to discuss if a Couples Retreat is the right fit for your relationship at that time.
Couples Retreat Experiences
West Coast Psychotherapy offers two therapy retreat options to suit your needs and preferences:
Private Couples Retreat
Focused Attention & Personalized Experience: Enjoy a dedicated and intimate retreat experience with John Edwards as your guide. This retreat offers your relationship the full focus and attention it deserves, creating a positive space for growth.
Mutually Agreed Upon Location: Choose a comfortable and private location that works for you and John. This could be a vacation rental or another suitable space.
Tailored Program: The retreat program will be customized to address your specific relationship challenges and goals.
Small Group
Couples Retreat
Connect and Learn Together: Bond with other couples (usually 6-8) on a similar journey in a supportive group setting. This retreat provides a unique opportunity to learn from shared experiences and gain valuable insights from John Edward's expertise.
Develop Supportive Connections: Sharing your challenges with other couples can foster understanding and a sense of community.
Expert Guidance: John will facilitate the retreat, offering guidance, tools, interactive experiences, and exercises to strengthen your relationship.
Couples Retreats
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