COUPLES INTENSIVES WEEKEND
Sometimes fifty minutes at a time isn't enough.
There are moments in a relationship when you need more than another conversation squeezed between work, dinner, children, and everything else competing for your attention.
A Couples Intensive gives you dedicated, uninterrupted time to step away from everyday life and focus on your relationship.
Some couples come during a crisis, after a betrayal, through a period of deep disconnection, or while facing an important decision about their future. Others aren't in crisis at all. They may want to work through something that has lingered for years, reconnect, strengthen an already good relationship, or simply give their relationship the kind of attention that's difficult to create in everyday life.
WHY AN INTENSIVE?
Weekly couples therapy can be incredibly valuable. But sometimes fifty minutes ends just as you reach the conversation you actually needed to have.
An intensive gives us time to stay there.
At AMĀAN, we use this time to understand what's happening between you, explore the patterns you keep getting pulled into, work through important areas of hurt or disconnection, and practice having difficult conversations differently.
For busy couples, it can also make practical sense. Instead of fitting therapy into your schedule week after week, you can intentionally set aside a few days for your relationship.
WHAT CAN A COUPLES INTENSIVE HELP WITH?
Couples come to us for many different reasons, including, but not limited to:
Infidelity, betrayal, and rebuilding trust
Recurring arguments and unresolved conflict
Emotional disconnection and intimacy concerns
Communication difficulties
Unresolved hurt and resentment
Parenting differences and family stress
Major life transitions and difficult decisions
Uncertainty about the future of the relationship
Strengthening an already healthy relationship
You don't have to wait until your relationship reaches a breaking point to give it this kind of attention.
AN EXPERIENCE BUILT AROUND YOUR RELATIONSHIP
No two couples arrive with the same story.
You each bring your own experiences, perspectives, concerns, and hopes for what might be different.
Rather than following a predetermined agenda, we begin by understanding your relationship and identifying where our time together will be most valuable.
This isn't a group retreat or a workshop with other couples.
The time is entirely yours.
WHAT YOUR INTENSIVE LOOKS LIKE
Each intensive is tailored to your relationship, but here's the general structure.
Day One: Understanding
We'll begin together, meet with each partner individually, and explore your relationship history, concerns, and patterns. We'll then come together for feedback and treatment planning. Depending on our time, we may also begin working on some of the concerns you've brought in.
Day Two: Doing the Work
We'll focus on the areas that need attention through guided conversations, exercises, and practical tools. This is where we begin putting what we've learned into practice.
Day Three: Continuing the Work (Three-Day Intensives Only)
For couples who choose the three-day intensive, we'll have additional time to work through concerns, practice new skills, and build on the progress made during the first two days.
Both the two-day and three-day intensives conclude with an aftercare plan and recommendations for moving forward.
Each day is approximately 5 to 6 hours, depending on how many breaks we take throughout the day.
The schedule is flexible, allowing us to adjust the pace based on your needs.
CHOOSING YOUR INTENSIVE
Two-Day Couples Intensive: $4,000
Two consecutive days dedicated to understanding your relationship and working through the areas that need attention.
Three-Day Couples Intensive: $5,000
An additional day for couples who want more time to continue the work, explore concerns, and practice new skills.
One-Day Follow-Up Intensive: $1,600
Available to existing intensive clients who would like to return for a focused day of additional work.
Each day includes approximately 5 to 6 hours together, with breaks throughout.
A $500 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit is required to reserve your dates and is applied toward the total cost. The remaining balance is due before the intensive begins.
NOT SURE WHETHER TWO OR THREE DAYS MAKES MORE SENSE?
Your choice will largely depend on your budget and how much time you can set aside. We're happy to talk through the options and help you decide.
IS A COUPLES INTENSIVE RIGHT FOR US?
An intensive can be a meaningful experience, but it isn't the right format for every relationship.
You don't have to arrive with everything figured out, and you don't need to feel equally hopeful about where your relationship stands. What matters is a willingness to participate and explore what needs attention.
Before scheduling, we'll talk about what brings you in and determine whether an intensive is an appropriate fit.
COUPLES INTENSIVES FAQs
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Sometimes 50 minutes at a time isn't enough. An intensive gives us several hours together over consecutive days, allowing more time to understand what's happening, work through difficult conversations, and practice new ways of relating to one another.
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Not at all. Intensives are available to couples at different stages of their relationship, whether you're dating, engaged, married, or have been together for decades.
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A Couples Intensive is a private therapeutic experience, not a group workshop or retreat. Our time together is focused entirely on your relationship, with conversations, exercises, and interventions chosen specifically for your needs.
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Both formats allow us to do meaningful work. Your decision will largely depend on your budget and how much time you can set aside. If you're unsure, contact us and we'll help you figure out which option makes the most sense for you.
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It's common for partners to feel differently about seeking help. One of you may feel hopeful while the other is uncertain. You don't have to arrive feeling the same way, but both partners need to be willing to participate. We can discuss any concerns before scheduling.
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Yes. An intensive can complement the work you're already doing in couples therapy. With your permission, we can coordinate with your current therapist to help support the work before and after your intensive.
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Every couple's experience is different. You may leave with a better understanding of your relationship, new ways of navigating difficult conversations, or greater clarity about what needs to happen next.
An intensive isn't a promise that everything will be resolved in a few days. Before we finish, we'll develop an aftercare plan to help you continue the work.
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Absolutely. Couples are welcome to travel to Newtown for their intensive. We can share recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants to make planning your visit easier.
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Two-Day Couples Intensive: $4,000
Three-Day Couples Intensive: $5,000
A $500 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit is required to secure your dates and is applied toward the total cost. The remaining balance is due before the intensive begins.
All intensives take place in person at AMĀAN Therapy in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Whether you're ready to schedule or still wondering if an intensive is right for you, we're here to help you explore your options.
READY TO GIVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP THE TIME IT DESERVES?
You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out.
Whether you're ready to schedule or still wondering if an intensive is right for your relationship, we'd be happy to talk through your options.
Couples Intensives take place in person at AMĀAN Therapy in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
Have questions first? Contact us at hello@amaantherapy.com or (267) 573-9312.
You can also schedule a free 15-minute consultation.