Family Therapy Retreats

Family & Couples Therapy Retreats

Helping Families & Couples Grow and Heal in a Beautiful Non-clinical Vacation Setting

The FTVCA model and approach to family therapy is both systemic and strategic in focus and centers upon relational strengths and the use of these strengths in addressing difficulties, This model avoids many of the shame inducing dynamics of more “problem focused family therapies". Relational problems are not avoided in this model, but are approached in a manner that supports a fundamental sense of hopefulness and mutual appreciation. Through the use of careful empathic listening, playfulness, relationship coaching, shared activities and humor families rediscover the joys of being connected.

This treatment model is an excellent avenue for families with treatment resistant members, or unsuccessful earlier attempts at therapy. The opportunity to combine a great vacation with the somewhat anxiety promoting process of directing attention towards one’s struggling relationships is the balance that allows many to move forward in finding a new beginning within the family.

Providing the opportunity for the work and fun of what it is to be a family is the goal of this program.

The clinical team of FTVCA are open to collaboration with community based therapists with whom families, couples and individuals are currently working. For those involved in therapy within their community, if requested, Dr. Stewart will contact and collaborate with their current therapist both before and after treatment.

Family Business Therapeutic Consultation

The often complex process of running a family business while attempting to maintain positive relationships, is not an easy task. The FTVCA staff approach this work from both an organizational psychology and family therapy perspective, and use the recreational resources of the SJDS community (sailing, surfing, hiking, canopy tours) to enhance this work. Contracts for this service are individually tailored and based upon a careful analysis of the family’s needs and interests.

The opportunity to get away from the home culture, have fun together and gain perspective on business and family roles and responsibilities serves to open new doors for understanding and collaboration within both the family and the business.

This service may involve up to 16 participants; however some of the participants will be housed at a nearby property.

For retreat information contact:

johnstewart.bdi@gmail.com

Or 207-712-4869 (Dr. Stewart)

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