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A relationship intensive is a full immersion into couple therapy that converts months of therapy into two consecutive days. This format structured over the course of one weekend is a speedy and convenient approach to couple therapy that will appeal to couples with weekday obligations or those who need to travel from far away. It is especially suitable for couples who are on the rocks or experiencing significant distress in their relationship and want to achieve faster results. A relationship intensive is a unique opportunity to repair any psychological injuries incurred in the relationship and rebuild intimacy in a calm and emotionally safe space.
There is significant empirical evidence indicating the effectiveness of couple intensives. For example, research published in the “Journal of Marital and Family Therapy” claims that couples who undergo a more intensive model of therapy show significant improvements in relationship quality and satisfaction compared to those who receive traditional weekly therapy. (Baucom et al., 2002).
(National Institute of Marriage, 2011)
Psychotherapist and Relationship Coach, Martina Magnery brings her extensive experience and compassionate approach to each couple seeking a more fulfilling partnership and provides a safe, judgement free space for a psycho-educational couple intensive held over two consecutive days.
Squeeze Months of Therapy into a Weekend! A couple intensive takes place over a weekend and comprises of couple and individual sessions with a lunch break on both days. This weekend is held in Newcastle, NSW, two hours drive from Sydney, and over three days as part of a retreat in Bali.
Before your arrival you will take part in the GOTTMAN RELATIONSHIP CHECK-UP, an evidence informed 60 mintute online assessment. This way Martina already knows a lot about you as a couple before she meets you. The Gottman Check-up is a very comprehensive and efficient approach to couple therapy that saves a lot of question asking. It is used as guide, highlighting both strengths and areas you as a couple need help with. It works as a great foundation for the installation of new interventions, strategies and formulas in your relationship. This online assessment is done confidentially. The check-up provides space for both individuals to write comments and provide any context required.
Research by John Gottman: The Gottman Institute, founded by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, has conducted extensive research on relationships and therapy. One of their studies found that couples who participated in intensive therapy sessions, which include multiple hours of therapy over a few days, showed significant improvements in relationship satisfaction and communication. The results were often comparable to or better than those achieved in traditional therapy spanning several months.
Clinical Trials by Johnson et al. (1999): Dr. Sue Johnson, a conducted a study on couples and noted how couples experienced significant reductions in distress and improvements in relationship satisfaction after an intensive as well as assessments that indicated these improvements were sustained over time.
Research by Baucom et al. (2002): This study assessed marital therapy conducted over a weekend. The findings highlighted a marked improvements in communication and couple satisfaction using condensed and focused therapeutic interventions.
Study by Gurman and Fraenkel (2002): This research focused on conducting therapy over a few consecutive days. The concentrated format of therapy was proved to provide a deeper exploration of the couples issues and hence better relationship outcomes.
Research by Snyder et al. (2006): This study examined the long-term benefits of a mini-marathon and discovered that couples who engaged in intensive sessions experienced a less likelihood relapse in terms of recurring issues. Resilience, better communication and problem-solving skills were also benefits.
Study by Nichols and Davis (2015): This study found couples felt more understood when there was an individual approach and customization applied to an intensive couple therapy. Higher levels of satisfaction were experienced by couples post treatment.
Other notable relationship psychologists such as Stan Taktin and Imago therapists Harville Hendrix and Helen Kelly Le Hunt also endorse Couple Intensives as the speediest and most optimal way to achieve results in your relationship.
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