Set Your Relationship Up For Success

In our initial session, we will delve into the concept of love and its intrinsic connection to secure attachment. We will explore the four distinct attachment styles and how each one exerts its influence on your relationship dynamics. An essential focus will be on understanding how your early life experiences shape your responses within your relationship. To gain insight into your own relational and emotional well-being, you and your partner will complete the Brief Accessibility, Responsiveness, and Engagement Scale. We will also examine how feelings of loneliness can impact not only your emotional health but also your physical well-being.

Our second session will revolve around the intricacies of couples' communication and active listening.

You will be introduced to a specialized form of communication known as "Connecting Talk."

Additionally, you'll become acquainted with the practical use of the Lasting Connections™ mat, a valuable tool to facilitate productive discussions.

You and your partner will work together with this tool to enhance your proficiency in meaningful and successful communication.

In this session, we will embark on a journey to comprehend the inner workings of the human brain, exploring mirror neurons and the limbic system in the context of managing differences.

You and your partner will examine and dissect negative interaction patterns that could potentially lead to conflicts.

The reverse side of the Lasting Connections™ mat will be your guide in transitioning from conflict to connection.

You'll also gain insights into providing emotional support and effective collaboration.

Our fourth session focuses on the profound impact of physical touch on relationship happiness.

You and your partner will uncover the four essential elements of a fulfilling physical connection: romance, time, foreplay, and privacy.

We will delve into the three distinct types of intimacy, with a particular emphasis on the type rooted in safe and secure emotional connection.

Effective communication will be an underlying theme throughout, making this a valuable workshop for enhancing couples' interaction and intimacy.

In our concluding session, you and your partner will navigate the five key milestones in the journey toward a lasting and meaningful relationship: getting to know each other, fostering emotional connection, building trust, solidifying commitment, and nurturing physical intimacy.

We will also explore the significance of daily rituals designed to foster connection and deepen your bond.

Well, traditional premarital programs often focus on honing communication skills and setting goals.

However, our workshop goes beyond the surface, recognizing that a successful relationship encompasses much more.

Most Building Lasting Connection® retreats are held at our Overland Park location.

The cost of participation is $549 per couple, encompassing a comprehensive package featuring a presentation, a workbook, and access to facilitators to support you during private couple sessions.

If you were to pay for 14 hours of therapy, your total cost would be over $2000!

Drawing from the principles of adult attachment theory, emotional responsiveness, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the "Building a Lasting Connection® Workshop" serves as a guiding beacon for couples.

It gently navigates them through five transformative conversations aimed at fortifying their emotional bond, equipping couples at various stages of their relationship journey with the essential tools for effective intimate interactions.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to recognize and break free from detrimental communication patterns while nurturing healthier ways of expressing and connecting with one another.

Actually, NO! This retreat is for couples of all statuses. The concepts can easily be applied to all couples not matter how long you have been together.