For less cost than an all-inclusive vacation, you could come to the birthplace of America - Williamsburg, Virginia - and revive your relationship for good! Wouldn't that be a much better investment than spending money on a few memories that may not be that great or last very long? (Or worse, it's just another week of disconnection so you feel emptier than ever.)

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I understand. Committing to a couples intensive is a big step. Not like planning to sit on a beach and doze off with margaritas. An exciting thought - getaway from everything, stay in comfy lodging, work on the relationship, eat good meals, and come back with clarity, direction, and relational skills. Yet, it's frightening. What if it digs up all the ugliness, reveals dark truths, and ends in a break up?

 

While that certainly can happen, couples are interviewed prior to being accepted for a weekend intensive.  This allows for setting reasonable expectations. After the interview, we will agree on the current health of the relationship and on the prognosis.

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     Some coming into an intensive weekend know that they are at the breaking point and may have full clarity that the weekend probably will not fully "save" them, but may help each party understand their role in the breakdown and what would be required to repair the relationship.

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     Others will come into the intensives with lesser issues and will come away from it embodying their best selves and feeling more bonded. Each weekend is as unique as the people in it, and each person receives attention, respect, and growth opportunities. 

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The Format:  

 

Thursday Night  Arrival - Dinner with your therapist in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. A time to get oriented, better acquainted, and set the stage for the weekend. 

 

Friday - Sessions from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a private professional setting including breaks for snacks, beverages, and a delicious lunch. Enjoy the evening exploring the area and trying a local restaurant on your own before heading to your lodging.   

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Saturday - Sessions from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. following the same pattern as Friday. 

 

The official weekend is over at 4:30 pm on Saturday but many couples enjoying adding Sunday as a day for exploration and further processing what they have learned over the past two days.  

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Lodging is the responsibility of the couple and is not included in the weekend cost. Recommendations can be provided. T

 

What is Included: Thursday night dinner, lunches on Friday and Saturday and snacks/beverages are included in the intensive weekend fee.  

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​Deposit:  At the time of reservation, a 50% deposit will be required via credit or debit card. 

 

​Final Payment: Due upon the Thursday night arrival. 

 

Cancellation Policy:​ 

Greater than 90 days notice: Half of the 50% deposit will be refunded to the credit card. This covers the therapist for the opportunity that may be lost if another couple does not sign up. 

Less than 90 days notice:  No refunds for any portion of the fee will be given if the scheduled weekend is within 90 days due to the advance practical and clinical preparation required by the therapist.  Within this timeframe, the likelihood of filling the empty spot is extremely low, and clinical preparation has already occurred.

Rescheduling:  One reschedule may be permitted with greater than 90 days advance notice otherwise the deposit will be forfeited. ​

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