An intensive retreat is a specialized and immersive program designed to provide couples with concentrated support over a dedicated period. Unlike traditional counseling, where sessions are typically spaced out over weeks, a retreat offers an extended, uninterrupted duration of time. Here are answers to some of the most common questions: What to Expect at an Intensive Retreat? A Safe and Supportive Environment: These retreats are held in comfortable settings,…
In relationships, trust is the foundation upon which love, intimacy, and growth are built. However, when betrayal strikes and breaks trust, healing can seem complicated. Here, we delve into the intricacies of rebuilding trust in relationships, mainly focusing on healing from betrayal and trust issues. We’ll explore key aspects such as healing from infidelity, rebuilding trust after emotional affairs, fostering communication and transparency, and the power of forgiveness and reconciliation….
I was scrolling through Facebook one day as I have found it helpful to keep me up to date on current events. Since I don’t watch the news or TMZ, it gives me a good blend of the two, not to mention great trending recipes. However, this time, as I was scrolling, I found something that struck my heart. It was an article about a man we attended the Lifeline…
“Bet you can’t eat just one!” was the slogan for Lay’s potato chips. Recently I went to my pantry and found a large amount of potato chip bags. We aren’t big “potato chip” eating people, but because we had been to a few potlucks recently and hosted some gatherings, we had a huge share of half full bags leftover. Since we’ve had them in our pantry, I found us…
Innocence and the Internet – A Personal Account by Tina Konkin I never understood how cyber affairs that began as friendly reconnections could grow to become so destructive. And I can assure you that most of the clients who attend our Relationship Lifeline workshops or exclusive Couples Retreats are equally unaware. Granted, their marriages may lack some degree of emotional intimacy due to the reality of married life with children, work,…
By Dr. Caroline Leaf, Communication Pathologist and Cognitive Neuroscientist specializing in the mind-brain connection, memory and learning. Why do some people commit sexual harassment or abuse? What drives a human being to forget their humanity? There is no single answer. We need to look at sexual crimes from multiple angles, beginning with the most immediate and pressing question: what does it means to be human, a decent loving empathic being…
