How Long Does Marriage Counseling Take?
If you are wondering how long does marriage counseling take, you should know that it depends on many variables. There is no hard and fast answer. It depends on whether you are just looking to gain some tools or are in crisis and looking for an emergency intervention. It also depends on the amount of […]
Does Couples Counseling Help? What You Should Know
Wondering if couples counseling helps, or if therapy can hurt your relationship? Counseling can help you and your partner improve your relationship in most cases. Your attitude, the capabilities and experience of your therapist, and the method in which you and your partner are counseled are all important factors. Couples counseling can open up a […]
Incompatible Relationships | Can Marriage Counseling Help an Incompatible Relationship?
Can Marriage counseling help incompatible relationships? You bet it can. Think about it. There must have been something that drew you to your spouse in the first place. How is it that all of a sudden you are no longer compatible? Perhaps, you were never actually compatible and you still feel for each other. That’s […]
Should I leave my husband just because my gut says to do so?
Is your gut instinct to be trusted? While it is important to be in touch with your gut, it’s also important to think through such an important decision. We’re assuming that this is not just a whim and that you are having difficulty in your relationship. It’s probably gotten so bad that you don’t have […]
Remaining Dates & Availability for 2020
Availability for 2020 If you don’t see two consecutive dates that work for you to schedule a private retreat and you would like to work with us, please call us to discuss your date preferences at 410-424-5864. January 1/2 January 5/6 January 15/16 January 19/20 January 22/23 January 26/27 January 29/30 February 5/6 February 9/10 […]
Marie Forleo, Married Entrepreneur, Saved Her Marriage with Imago Therapy
Entrepreneurs have so much more to lose when their marriage fails. That’s what might have happened to Marie Forleo, “thought leader of the next generation” according to Oprah Winfrey, had she not taken the time to work on her marriage using the most effective tools out there. Forleo, founder of MarieTV and owner of the […]
So you want to learn how to become a marriage counselor?
Becoming a therapist requires that you go to college of course, and follow the typical path of bachelors degree, then masters program, then clinical experience. Once you’ve completed your clinical experience, you can take your state’s licensing exam. So if you want to become a Licensed marriage and family therapist, after you complete your […]
How to expand your private practice
You may have figured out by now that growing your therapy practice is like traveling down a rabbit hole. You want to expand your private practice but there are so many things out there to try and spend money on – it’s endless. Networking, Facebook advertising, Google advertising, Social media posting, podcasting, referral connections, therapy […]
Married Business Owners and Couple Partners
Married business owners have double the challenges that a typical married couple has. There’s pressure to beat the odds of the startup business statistical success rate that we all have heard so much about. Long hours, endless days, working on the weekends, this is often what business owners need to do to succeed, at least […]
Business burnout is real. And so is Marriage Burnout. Both are equally frightening.
Business burnout is real. Marriage burnout is real. They’re both terrifying. What can you do about it? More inspiration for Married Business Owners: The Kiss of Death for Any Business Owner Couples Start-Up Nation: Married Business Owner Success Starts at Home We’re not sure who said this but this quote is inspiring. “Mental Toughness is […]
The Kiss of Death for any Married Business Owner
You’re a married business owner working hard for your family. You want to support the ones you love and achieve financial freedom so that you can live out your dreams. An unhappy marriage is the kiss of death for any business owner. If your home life is unhappy, your business can’t reach it’s maximum potential. […]
Are you a Turtle? Or a Hailstorm?
Identify if you’re a Turtle or a Hailstorm because once you do, all of the mixed emotions that you have about your partner will become clear as day! Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:38 — 8.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Spotify | Android | Email | Deezer | RSS | More
How effective is our 2 Day Intensive Process for Infidelity?
Our intensive 2 day counseling retreats are extremely effective for couples going through infidelity. Infidelity is often a traumatic experience for a couple and usually leaves the marriage on the brink of divorce. For the couples that wishes to recover and restore their marriage, it is crucial to have an intervention that addresses the marital […]
The Effectiveness of The Imago Dialogue Process
The Imago Dialogue process is one of the most powerful tools to help couples, not only to learn how to communicate, but to totally transform their relationship. It’s is an intentional process. This is the opposite of our typical communication where we come from a reactive place. When we are intentional, we are cognizant of […]
How to Suggest Marriage Counseling or Couples Therapy Without Freaking Them Out
Wondering how to bring up couples therapy to your partner? Suggesting relationship therapy or marriage counseling to your partner without freaking them out can be challenging if you don’t approach the subject carefully. Just bringing up the subject of counseling can make a defensive partner think you’re implying that something is wrong with the marriage. […]
How Successful is Imago Therapy Compared to Conventional Marriage Counseling?
Imago therapy steals the show where most conventional marriage counseling fails. Many therapists who practice marriage counseling do not even have advanced training working with couples, beyond one course in graduate school. Working with couples requires a special skill set, and is much different than individual therapy. More Inspiration about how Imago Therapy can help […]
Imago Therapy Will Teach You How to Fight With Your Partner
Many people talk about fighting rules for relationship. Imago Therapy will teach you how to fight with your partner the right way, which is not to fight at all, but a real discussion about the most difficult issues and walk away even more connected than before. This is important because conflict is not productive and […]
5 Surprising Ways a Marriage Retreat Can Change More Than Just Your Relationship
You might think a marriage retreat is just for couples in crisis — one last shot before calling it quits. But here’s the truth:Marriage retreats don’t just save relationships. They can completely transform your life — your health, your parenting, your career, and your peace of mind. We’ve seen it time and again in our […]
3 Types of Couples Where Marriage Counseling Usually Doesn’t Work
Marriage counseling usually doesn’t work in certain situations. It can be helpful, but for many couples, it doesn’t necessarily work, even with a good therapist. Most counseling sessions are 50 minutes a week. (If you are lucky, it might be 90 minutes.) That’s not a lot of time for two people to talk, especially if […]
What is the Ideal Marriage Retreat Length of Time?
The ideal marriage retreat length of time should be long enough to make significant impact on your relationship, but not too long that you feel like it is overkill. More inspiration about marriage retreat length: 5 ways couples retreats work Cut out the drama and simplify with a marriage retreat How Marriage Intensives help you […]