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