Intensive Couples Therapy
This is a hands on intensive, four week experience. You will learn practical communication skills beneficial not only to your marriage but to all your relationships.
Who Should Attend?
If you still feel stuck or need momentum now, intensives can jumpstart your journey, offering hope and tools for immediate progress. These tools complement ongoing couples therapy, aiming for a larger shift. designed for couples who are ready to do the deep work, tackle tough conversations, and reignite the connection in their relationship. It’s for you if:
- You’re stuck in negative cycles – You and your partner keep repeating the same arguments without resolution.
- You feel emotionally disconnected – You love your partner but feel like there’s a wall between you. You feel like you don’t know your partner anymore.
- You’re committed to change – You’re both willing to invest time, energy, and vulnerability into rebuilding your relationship.
Our Program
This is a hands on intensive, four week experience. You will learn practical communication skills beneficial not only to your marriage but to all your relationships.
Our approach is informed by general principles of healthy relationship functioning and with an emphasis on communicating effectively. It includes training in communication skills for”
- sharing one’s thoughts and feelings (e.g., disclosure)
- listening to one’s partner and responding in a supportive manner and
- joint problem solving.
Your conversations will be kept private. Only we will know your specific issues because of the questionnaire you filled out before coming.
Communication
Studies consistently show that couples with strong communication skills enjoy happier, longer relationships. Research highlights that effective dialogue correlates directly with higher relationship satisfaction and even improved sexual intimacy. But what exactly makes communication “effective”?
Effective communication isn’t just about talking more—it’s about talking differently. It involves creating emotional safety where both partners can express vulnerability without fear of judgment or rejection. It means developing skills to steer disagreements without triggering defensiveness or withdrawal.
Good communication creates an environment where both partners can flourish. It builds emotional safety where you can express your true thoughts without fear. It establishes trust through consistent, honest dialogue. It prevents conflicts from festering by addressing small issues before they grow. It deepens commitment by ensuring both partners’ needs are understood. And perhaps most noticeably, it improves intimacy—both emotional and physical.
Even neuroscience confirms this view. A groundbreaking study published in Science Daily found that your tone of voice when speaking to your partner impacts relationship quality even more than your actual words. When partners speak with warmth and respect, their brains register emotional safety, creating deeper connection.
When
Four Fridays: Dates here
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: ?Maaplewood, NJ?
Join Us
Step into a space where your relationship can grow and thrive.