Why Couples Intensives vs Weekly Counseling Sessions?

Couples intensives are a more intense session lasting 3-hours. For couples who need accelerated progress, couples intensives benefit. Couples intensives are also offered in a premarital format, if you’re a newly engaged couple seeking counseling.

Are Couples Intensives In-Person or Virtual?

All counseling sessions at Bridgefield Counseling is 100% virtual. If you’re new to virtual counseling, research has shown it is just as effective or more than in-person. Couples are able to have a comfortable session in the comfort of their home and be located anywhere in Texas. Offering virtual intensives gives Bridgefield Counseling the opportunity to serve the entire state of Texas with a couples counseling specialization and gives you as the couple the opportunity to benefit from personalized and confidential sessions in the comfort of your space.

How do I schedule a Couples Intensive?

Getting started is easy, you can call, text or email or use the contact form. I will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule your intensive.

Repair Your Relationship with Couples Intensives

For couples that want to accelerate the counseling process and repair their relationship, couples intensives are a great start. They offer extended time to get to root of the issue. Keep in mind it may take more than one intensive or weekly sessions after for continued care. We suggest scheduling a free 15-minute consultation to decide in the intensive format is right for you and your needs as a couple.

What is the fee for couples intensives?

The fee for a couples intensive is $500 per intensive. Each intensive is 3-hours long with a 15-minute break.

When can I schedule an intensive?

Couples intensives are only held on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. If these days don’t work for you, weekly or bi-weekly 50-minute couples or individual sessions during the week may be better option.

What does a couples intensive day look like?

Every intensive is personalized to your needs. For instance, a couple who is wanting to have more intimacy in their relationship may look different than a couple who is experiencing infidelity. Here is an example of what your 3-hour intensive may look like.

Welcome and Introductions (15 minutes)

• Introductions 

• Set intentions for the session

Relationship Assessment and Goal Setting (30 minutes)

• Complete a brief relationship assessment questionnaire (this could be a brief assessment given prior to your session or a Prepare/Enrich if you’re in a Premarital Counseling intensive)

• Identify your relationship strengths and areas for growth

• Set personalized goals for the session

Communication Skills Building (60 minutes)

• Learn effective communication techniques for expressing your relationship needs, listening actively, and resolving conflicts in the relationship

• Practice active listening and empathy-building exercises using Emotional Focused Therapy, Imago Therapy and Gottman

• Receive feedback on your relationship

Emotional Connection and Intimacy Building (45 minutes)

• Explore strategies for deepening emotional connection and creating intimacy

• Engage in guided exercises and empathetic dialogue to enhance emotional intimacy with one another

Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving (45 minutes)

• Learn practical tools and strategies for navigating disagreements and resolving conflicts constructively

• Develop a plan for addressing current or recurring conflicts in your relationship

Closing Reflections and Next Steps (15 minutes)

• Reflect on key insights and takeaways from the session

• Receive resources such as exercises, books or workbooks

• Discuss next steps for continuing your path toward a healthier and more fulfilling relationship

Are weekly sessions held after couples intensives?

After a couples intensive, you can schedule another intensive or weekly/bi-weekly sessions after. That can be discussed at the end of the intensive in “next steps” on what works best for you and your relationship. Many couples do decide to do weekly or bi-weekly sessions after an intensive for ongoing support or to address additional conflicts.

Are we good candidates for couples intensives?

Are you motivated to work out problems in your relationship? Couples who are highly motivated and committed to improving their relationship are often good candidates for intensive therapy. Couples who are seeking urgency in counseling and have an immediate needs such as infidelity.