Our approach to couples therapy focuses on strengthening emotional connections. This approach helps avoid the often negative and self-fulfilling impact of “problem focused therapies”. Relational problems are approached in a manner that supports a shift towards a healing sense of connection and hopefulness. Through the use of careful listening and strategies associated with interpersonal neurobiology, attachment focused therapies (EFT, EFFT, AFFT) and IFS, couples are supported in moving towards emotional openness. This together with shared activities and humor help participants rediscover a sense of friendship and partnership essential to a loving relationship.
Issues such as recovery from infidelity, addiction, anger management, sexual compatibility, money management, lack of communication, parenting, values diversity and extended family relationships are typical concerns for couples coming into the retreat. Away from the culture in which these difficulties have evolved, couples often find previously inaccessible opportunities for new beginnings.
This model is an excellent avenue for couples with a treatment resistant partner or unsuccessful earlier attempts at therapy. The opportunity to combine the fun of a great vacation with the chance to heal old wounds is for many the balance that allows movement forward.