On the Brink of Divorce? There’s Still Hope
Has your marriage spiraled out of control? If you feel like you’re one step away from splitting up, our divorce prevention retreats can help. The goal of our 2-Day intensive marriage counseling retreat are simple: prevent divorce by helping you and your spouse reconnect, rebuild trust, and rediscover the love that brought you together in the first place.
How Can a Couples Retreat Prevent a Divorce?
If you are both at your wit’s end but still willing to try repairing your relationship our intensive marriage counseling retreats can help. Here’s how.
- Help identify the underlying cause of disconnect
- Identify triggers to watch out for
- Learn strategies to avoid and prevent toxic behavior
- Seal the exits and make you both listen and communicate your needs and expectations
- Stop the fights about money, parenting, 3rd party interference, household duties, and things you will never agree on.
- Help you see your partner the way you did before when you first fell in love
- Learn to work together as a team and present a united front to the world
- Learn each other’s love language and how each of you like to give and receive love
- Stop blaming, shaming, and name calling
- Enjoy each other’s company again and prioritize your husband or wife
Getting Out of a Relationship Rut
Our team of Imago-trained marriage therapists specializes in working with couples on the brink of separation. Even if you’ve tried therapy before, our structured and immersive approach is designed to bring relief quickly—so you don’t lose momentum when it matters most.
Steps to Avoid Divorce
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Commit to an Intensive. The first step is showing up together with a willingness to try.
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Do the work. Over two days, you’ll gain clarity, learn structured communication tools, and repair broken trust.
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Stay connected. Every retreat includes eight follow-up sessions to help you keep the progress alive at home.
We’ve helped hundreds of couples stop divorce when they thought there was no other option (even amid infidelity!) through our intensive marriage counseling retreats process.
Is a Divorce Prevention Retreat Right for You?
If you’re on the brink but not ready to give up, this retreat was designed for you. Couples who come to us often feel hopeless—but leave with clarity, renewed connection, and a plan for the future.
Key Takeaways
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A divorce prevention retreat is designed to help couples on the brink of separation reconnect and repair their marriage in just two days.
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Unlike weekly therapy, an intensive marriage counseling retreat provides immersive, structured sessions with no distractions, accelerating progress.
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The retreat helps couples identify underlying issues, stop destructive patterns, and rebuild trust, intimacy, and teamwork.
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Our program includes eight follow-up sessions for accountability and lasting results, making it more effective than generic retreats or coaching.
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Many couples who felt divorce was inevitable—including those facing infidelity or years of conflict—have left with renewed hope and clarity.
FAQ
What is a divorce prevention retreat?
A private 2-day intensive designed to help couples stop divorce by reconnecting, rebuilding trust, and addressing the root causes of conflict.
How is it different from weekly counseling?
Weekly therapy can lose momentum. An intensive condenses months of work into two focused days with a proven, structured process.
Can a retreat really stop divorce?
Yes—when both partners are willing to participate. We’ve helped hundreds of couples save their marriage, even after infidelity.
What if my partner doesn’t want to attend?
It works best when both partners commit, but many couples start with one partner unsure and leave with new clarity and hope.
What happens after the retreat?
Every retreat includes eight follow-up sessions to reinforce breakthroughs, prevent relapse, and create lasting change.
Is it covered by insurance?
We provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement, and many couples use HSA or FSA accounts.
Sources
- Fraenkel, P., & Cho, W. C. (2019). “Re-Visioning Therapy: Addressing Couples on the Brink of Divorce.” Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.
- Hendrix, H., & Hunt, H. L. (2005). Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
- Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Harmony Books.
- Cho, W. C., & Allen, T. (2018). “Intensive Couple Therapy: Research and Clinical Applications.” Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy.
- The Marriage Restoration Project. (n.d.). Marriage Intensives and Retreats.
