Intensive Couples Therapy Retreat in San Diego
A Gottman Method Intensive for deeper understanding, stronger communication and lasting reconnection
A Focused Path to a Stronger Relationship
Step away from everyday distractions and dedicate meaningful time to your relationship. Our 10-hour intensive couples therapy retreat in San Diego offers a focused, personalized experience designed to help you and your partner improve communication, navigate conflict, and rediscover emotional connection.
Traditional Couples Therapy Vs. Intensive Couples Therapy
Both approaches have the potential to strengthen your relationship with your partner. Choosing the right fit will depend on the kind of support that you and your partner want.
Couples Therapy
Weekly or biweekly 55-minute therapy sessions
Ongoing support as relationship challenges arise
Gradual progress through consistent sessions over time
Time between sessions to practice new communication and conflict-resolution skills
Continued guidance, reflection, and adjustments as your relationship evolves
Intensive Couples Therapy
10 hours of focused couples therapy over 1.5 days
Dedicated time away from everyday distractions to prioritize your relationship
Structured Gottman Method exercises and practical relationship tools
Explore multiple concerns, including trust, intimacy, and communication, in one immersive experience
Personalized strategies to strengthen connection and maintain progress after the intensive
Unwind from all the hustle of life and dive into 10 hours of intensive couples therapy. In one and a half days, you will be working alongside me as we utilize the Gottman Method – gaining deeper understanding, overcoming long-term conflict, repairing trust and rekindling the passion.
Who Should Do an Intensive Retreat?
It is ideal for those who:
Are in a rut with repetitive conflict
Facing life transitions like relocation, career shifts, or being a new parent
Have encountered a breach of trust in the relationship
Are simply ready to move forward in the relationship
What is an Intensive Couples Retreat?
10 hours of live, face-to-face therapy (split over 3 hours on the first day and 7 hours on the second day)
Gottman Love Maps exercise to deepen knowledge of each other’s inner world
Four Horsemen repair practice: replace criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling with healthy communication habits
Conflict Blueprint session: identify your “gridlock” issues and learn strategies to navigate them
Rituals of Connection planning: create personalized daily practice to sustain closeness
Take-home workbook with exercises and journaling prompts to keep your momentum going
Would you like to know more? request a free consultation with Farnaz to learn more about this program!