Marriage Intensive

Marriage Intensive is great for couples who need help NOW for their marriage and can’t wait for a series of weekly sessions. This might be because of a relationship injury, or an accumulation of frustration and resentment that has built up so much that you are now considering separation or divorce.

It also works well for couples who want to get away for a few days, without children, and combine some special time alone with an intensive experience of counselling, one-on-one with the counsellor together and/or individually, to reestablish a connection and intimacy that has been lost for a while.

Over the 2-3 consecutive days there will be time with the counsellor (3 or 4 two-hour blocks, you get to choose) with a focus on identifying old hurts and learning more effective communication so the resentments can be resolved, once and for all. This leaves you not just feeling immediately more connected, it brings about a confidence that you leave the Intensive with the skills to manage conflict and relationship drama in the future.

Karen says,

Marriages do not end because of events, they end because of your feelings about those events, and whether you can express them and be understood, supported and not judged for having them.

You will learn about emotions, what they are and why they impact us. You will learn about the emotional brain and rules of relationships that no one ever taught you. And you will learn how men and women think differently and communicate differently – so you no longer have to be frustrated at being misunderstood.

You will have time to talk in depth about the struggles and challenges of your relationship with the support of the counsellor, who can encourage each partner to explore their feelings. Often people cannot talk about their feelings because they don’t know the words to describe them. And we’ll explore behavioural issues impacting your marriage.

In between the intensive sessions there is time for you both to rest, relax and reflect on the process, and prepare for the next session. And we shall have meals together, including a “surprise” dinner on Saturday evening, and share our everyday experiences and strengthen emotional connections as we get to know each other better.

The Intensive is great for your relationship because you spend the time with the person you love but are usually too busy with life, work and children to give much attention to.

Your Gold Coast Escape includes fly-in or drive (your cost) for all inclusive 2-nights luxurious accommodation with breakfast and dinner for 2 at The Star Gold Coast – the perfect way to treat you and your spouse or partner to the ultimate break to fix your failing marriage and regain connection and intimacy.

You can stop avoiding the difficult issues that are causing you unhappiness and learn graciously to hear your partners perspective on things. As counsellor, I will facilitate the difficult discussions, so you can experience the benefit of “getting things off your chest” in a safe environment, and not just end up in an argument.

And there’s more. After the 2-3 Day Intensive, over the next 3-months you have up to 4 x 2-hour follow up sessions with me either via Zoom or face to face, depending on your preference or location. So you are not left alone. You have personal access to me for ongoing one-on-one support and fine-tuning of the relationship skills you have learned and will use for life. AND you both have access to my extensive online practice resources at Marriagology.com for in-depth follow-up and review of strategies and tools learned in your Marriage Intensive counselling sessions.

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine where you could be three months from now. Picture yourself confidently reconnected again with your wife or husband and not only that, but what you have also learnt from listening to each other to bring a better home life for everyone. Once you do this there will be a sense of calm seeing a new chapter beginning and knowing you’re making a real impact in your lives.

That future is within your reach, and it starts with a single decision today. I know there might be a voice in your head listing all the reasons why you’re not ready. But let me ask you this: if not now, when? Your marriage needs what only I can teach to transform your lives. Don’t let fear hold you back. I’ll be with you every step of the way, encouraging you and providing the support you need to enjoy a passionate flourishing marriage.

I look forward to being your marriage guide in your Gold Coast Australia Marriage Intensive.

Warmly,