Questions to Ask Before Booking a Couples Therapy Weekend
When couples contact me about attending my private marriage retreat, the first thing I tell them is this: not all couples therapy weekends are created equal. The right one can be life-changing; the wrong one can feel like an expensive disappointment. If you’re going to invest the time, money, and emotional energy into a multi-day […]
What Is Involved in an Intensive Couples Therapy Weekend?
When couples are stuck in patterns of conflict or emotional distance — or facing a potential breakup — an intensive couples therapy weekend can offer a powerful reset. Unlike weekly one-hour sessions, this format condenses months of progress into just a few days, allowing partners to move past surface-level issues and address the deeper roots […]
Why Intensive Marriage Counseling Retreats Work When Nothing Else Has
If you’re reading this, chances are high that you’re feeling stuck. Maybe the conversations between you and your partner always lead to the same arguments. Maybe you’re sleeping in separate rooms or feeling more like roommates than romantic partners. Maybe you’ve already tried weekly therapy, only to leave sessions more frustrated than before. You’re not […]
Do Marriage Counselors Ever Advise to Break Up?
People ask me this a lot – sometimes quietly, sometimes hoping I’ll say yes. “Do marriage counselors ever advise to break up?” I do know that many marriage counselors do. I personally do not. Ever. I don’t feel that it’s my job to tell a couple if they should or should not stay together. My […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Couples Retreat: Before, During, and After
When your relationship is on the line, deciding to attend a couples retreat can feel both hopeful and nerve-wracking. You might be wondering: What will it be like? Will it actually help? What if we just end up fighting the whole time? These questions are completely normal—and they’re a sign that you care deeply about […]
Do Marriage Retreats Really Work? 5 Myths About Couples Therapy Retreats Debunked
When your marriage feels like it’s falling apart, it’s natural to hesitate about what to try next. Weekly therapy may feel too slow, while conversations at home often spiral into the same painful loops. If you’ve ever considered a couples retreat but brushed it off due to skepticism, fear, or misinformation—you’re not alone. At The […]
Marriage Intensive vs. Traditional Therapy: Deep Breakthroughs in Days
Marriage Intensive vs Weekly Therapy: Which Works Faster to Save Your Relationship? When your marriage is in crisis, every day magnifies the pain. Weekly sessions often feel like a slow drip of progress, with momentum easily lost between appointments. Research shows that while traditional therapy helps many couples, short weekly sessions frequently struggle to break […]
When to Quit Couples Therapy: 5 Signs It’s Doing More Harm Than Good
Couples therapy is often seen as the last-ditch effort to save a relationship. But what if it’s not helping? What if it’s making things worse? If you’re wondering when to quit couples therapy, you’re not alone—and your instincts may be trying to tell you something important. At The Marriage Restoration Project, we believe therapy should […]
Is Couples Therapy a Last Resort? Why Waiting Too Long Could Hurt Your Relationship
Many couples ask us one of the most common relationship questions online: “Is couples therapy a last resort?” At The Marriage Restoration Project, our answer is clear and compassionate: No. Couples therapy isn’t just for relationships that are falling apart. It’s one of the most powerful tools for any couple—whether you’re dating, engaged, newly married, […]
How Often Should a Couple Go to Couples Therapy?
When your relationship is struggling, it’s natural to wonder: How often should we be in couples therapy? Weekly? Monthly? Ongoing? Forever? At The Marriage Restoration Project, we believe couples therapy shouldn’t last forever. In fact, our mission is to help couples graduate—not stay stuck in therapy for years. Our approach, rooted in Imago Relationship Therapy, […]
Can Conscious Uncoupling Work for High Conflict Couples?
When most people hear the term conscious uncoupling, they picture a mutual, peaceful split — not the emotional minefield you might be walking through right now. The slammed doors. The silence. The feeling that your partner has become a stranger — or an enemy. But what if your relationship is the opposite of that? What […]
Why You Should Attend a Couples Therapy Weekend Near You to Strengthen Your Bond (Even if You Feel Like You Don’t Have Enough Empathy for Your Partner)
Attending a couples therapy weekend focused on empathy training for couples offers the perfect opportunity to rebuild empathy and emotional connection in your relationship. Whether you’re facing communication barriers, past hurts, or simply need to reconnect, this weekend is designed to provide the tools, support, and space for you both to grow and thrive together. […]
Is a Couples Retreat a Real Thing? Here’s What to Expect—and Why It Might Save Your Marriage
Is a Couples Retreat a Real Thing? Here’s What to Expect—and Why It Might Save Your Marriage If you’ve ever heard someone say they “went on a couples therapy retreat” and thought it sounded like a Hollywood plot line, you’re not alone. Many couples ask us: “Is a couples retreat a real thing?”The answer: Yes. […]
What Should a Couples Therapist Not Do? 11 Red Flags to Watch For
Have you ever walked out of a couples therapy session feeling worse than when you walked in?You’re not alone. While couples therapy can be life-changing when done well, not every therapist is trained—or committed—to working with relationships as a system. In fact, some therapists unintentionally make things harder by focusing on individuals instead of the […]
What to Do When You and Your Cofounder Aren’t Getting Along
When Startup Founders Don’t Get Along: Spot Warning Signs, Fix Friction, and Protect Your Business (and Sanity) Startup founder conflict is one of the leading—but often unspoken—reasons startups fail. Let’s talk about how to recognize the red flags, repair your co-founder relationship, and safeguard both your company and your well-being. You’re Not Alone: Cofounder Conflict […]
Why Startup Cofounders Should Consider “Couples Therapy”—And Even Put It in the Operating Agreement
Discover how couples therapy for startup cofounders can prevent founder fallout and protect your business. Learn why mandated therapy in the operating agreement might be your smartest move yet. Founders’ Fallout Is Real—And Preventable You’ve got product-market fit. You’ve raised capital. You’ve built a lean, fast-moving team. But behind closed doors, tension between you and […]