Saturday
8:30am
Registration – coffee, tea and bagels provided
9am
Introductions
9:15am
First Module: Core concepts of love and attachment and the importance of the experience of the relationship as a safe haven
10:45am
Break
11am
Second Module: Conversation #1 “Recognizing the Demon Dialogues” – Exploration of typical cycles of conflict that couples get stuck in when there is a rupture in the relationship
12:30pm
Break for Lunch
2pm
Third Module: Conversation #2 “Finding the Raw Spots” – Exploring the vulnerable feelings evoked by our cycles of conflict or when we feel misunderstood by an intimate partner
5:00pm
End of Day One
Sunday
9:30am
Arrival – coffee, tea and bagels provided
10am
Fourth Module: Conversation #3 “The ‘Hold Me Tight’ Conversation” – Partners begin to share their vulnerabilities in order to feel close to their partner and deepen their emotional bond
11:30am
Fifth Module: Conversation #4 “Forgiving Injuries” – A roadmap to work through the inevitable injuries that occur in the course of a relationship
12pm
Break for Lunch
1:30pm
Continue Conversation #4 that was set up before lunch
3pm
Sixth Module: Conversation #5 “Keeping Your Love Alive” – Practical exercises that each couple brings home to solidify and enhance the gains made in the workshop experience.
4pm
Workshop ends – Collect evaluations