Couples in Conversation

Some issues are so difficult to discuss that they become a major barrier to
a couple’s intimacy. If these conversations are left unfinished, either or both
partners might experience ongoing resentment, loneliness, fear, shame, guilt,
or helplessness.

Benefits

In this practical, experiential Gestalt-oriented weekend workshop, participants will:

• Learn to apply a model for successful conversations
  based on the Gestalt cycle of experience.
• Develop specific techniques for initiating and completing
  difficult conversations.
• Identify where communication gets “stuck,” and learn
  how to move through it.
• Have an opportunity to practice new skills and approaches.
• Receive private coaching sessions throughout the workshop
  from experienced faculty.
• Have an opportunity, by the end of the weekend, to increase
  intimacy by completing a difficult conversation.

Conversations between partners are held in private, but there will be much opportunity for group discussion and feedback surrounding the work.

Participants

All couples who wish to improve the quality of their communication and build intimacy in their relationship are welcome and encouraged to attend.

What previous participants have said about this workshop:

• “This weekend was terrific! It far exceeded my expectations.”
• “This tool is really, really helpful!”
• “The facilitation was excellent. Very personal yet professional.”
• “Thank-you both for a phenomenal workshop!”
• “I appreciated the sensitivity to each couples’ privacy.”
  
• “There was a good balance of talking, demonstration and practice.”
  
• “It was terrific and extremely valuable that you were both available for coaching.”
  
• “The opportunity to learn and practice a simple model was invaluable.”

Fee

This program will take place in the Boston area. Please call the Center for details.

Gestalt International Study Center (GISC)
1035 Cemetery Road
P.O. Box 515
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
T. 508-349-7900
F. 508-349-7908