Premarital and Newlywed Couples

Starting a relationship is often a fun, exhilarating, endorphin-induced experience that can feel blissful, easy - like a natural "high." 

Unfortunately - that won't last forever. Or can it? 

A relationship is very much like building a house. Tending to every aspect from the foundation to the roof is important. Early in your relationship you likely have the energy to Do-It-Yourself. Some couples might be busy enough in life or recognize the need for a designer to consult your build project. While other couples recognize the need to hire a builder to manage the entire project. 

I offer the following services to help couples build their dream relationship. 

For the DIYers:

Step 1: Attend a Workshop
Attending an Art & Science of Love Workshop in-person has been shown to be equivalent to 6 months of therapy and produces positive results for 94% of participants. During this workshop, you will learn valuable research based techniques to navigate the differences in your relationship. 

For the "Let's consult a Designer" couple:

Step 1: Schedule a Limited Assessment
During this  process you will each complete 300+ questions and we will schedule one 90-min session to explore those assessment results, gain some education insight, and leave with a road map of what discussions and exercises from the workshop will be most rewarding to you. 

Step 2: Attend a Workshop

Step 3: Relationship Maintenance
Like a Dentist Appointment or oil change for your car. Here we schedule four 60-min sessions approximately 6 months apart. The goal is to instill accountability and follow through; provide specific support on a topic, and to encourage ongoing growth and connection. 

For the "Let's hire a Builder" couple"

Step 1: Attend a Workshop

Step 2: Premarital Counseling
We schedule a 2-Day Retreat to explore any looming conflicts and to instill a deep sense of shared meaning - that feeling that you are in this together with a common goal and mission. Day One is dedicated to assessment while Day Two is devoted to strengthening a specific need. 

Step 3: AfterCare
After completing the Retreat, we will phase out to monthly sessions for a short period of time, eventually to three-month sessions. These are designed to offer accountability and empowerment as you make a habit out of the changes you desire in your relationship. 

Step 4: Relationship Maintenance
Like a Dentist Appointment or oil change for your car. Here we schedule four 60-min sessions approximately 6 months apart. The goal is to instill accountability and follow through; provide specific support on a topic, and to encourage ongoing growth and connection. 

Building Your Custom Dream Home:

Step 1: Premarital Counseling
We  schedule a 4-Day Retreat (or twelve 90-min sessions) for deeper hands-on time devoted to the following crucial aspects of your relationship:

- Three Assessment Sessions
- Family of origin exploration
- Stress management and self care
- Communication and conflict
- Emotional engagement 
- Values and spirituality 
- Finances and Money 
- Sex and Romance
- Rituals of Connection
- Roles, Goals, and Life Dreams

Step 3: AfterCare
After completing the Retreat, we will phase out to monthly sessions for a short period of time, eventually to three-month sessions. These are designed to offer accountability and empowerment as you make a habit out of the changes you desire in your relationship. 

Step 4: Relationship Maintenance
Like a Dentist Appointment or oil change for your car. Here we schedule four 60-min sessions approximately 6 months apart. The goal is to instill accountability and follow through; provide specific support on a topic, and to encourage ongoing growth and connection. 

Want to build your dream relationship?