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Intensive Training Weekend for Couples<\/h1><\/div>Where are we now, where do we want to go? Overall, you are satisfied with your relationship. But: Are you stuck in a rut and unable to move forward on your own? Are you unable to resolve conflicts using your tried-and-tested strategies?<\/p>\n
In short: You are stuck in a rut. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, relationships can sometimes fall by the wayside. That’s why we have developed the intensive weekend for couples.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Register<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Everyday life swallows up the relationship<\/h2><\/div>Learning to live love in a way that works day-to-day is an art that each of us must first learn. Ideally, with the person by your side!<\/p>\n
In everyday life, it naturally happens that we start to feel like we have come to a standstill. It often begins gradually<\/strong>. In the past, there were long conversations, shared plans, plenty of time to engage with each other, to make time for one another, and to listen. At some point, we long again for that unique feeling of being in love. Today, much revolves around work, household duties, or the children, and eventually \u201cWe need to talk\u201d turns into \u201cI don\u2019t have time for that right now.\u201d<\/strong> We begin to wonder whether this relationship is truly the right framework for our individual growth. Emotional as well as sexual blockages develop, which we do not know how to resolve on our own.<\/p>\nSmall disagreements remain unspoken, turn into misunderstandings, and then into accusations. You love each other, but you talk past one another. Perhaps the same points of conflict keep recurring, never really being resolved. One person withdraws<\/strong>, the other fights for attention<\/strong>, or both remain silent<\/strong> because they do not know how to reach each other anymore. Sometimes it hurts especially when, in crucial moments, you realize that your partner is no longer really listening or when closeness suddenly feels strange<\/strong>, even when lying next to each other in bed. Perhaps a feeling of indifference<\/strong> has simply crept in: you function together, but you can no longer truly BE<\/strong> with each other.<\/p>\nThere are moments in a relationship when you realize: It cannot go on like this. But in everyday life, there is hardly any time to really deal with it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Why is an intensive couples training useful?<\/h2><\/div>Many couples feel the need to change something in their relationship. Some couples seek support through couples therapy or couples counseling. During intensive couples training, ideas are developed that need to be integrated into the relationship. This often fails because everyday structures are strong and rigid. As a result, the couple has hardly any space to develop changes.<\/p>\n
Within the framework of the multi-day “Intensive Couples Therapy Training,” both partners learn to focus on themselves, on each other, and on their togetherness. They remain in close contact with one another the entire time, allowing the “we” to find space again. This enables a deeper level of mutual understanding<\/strong>. In addition, alternating between individual and couple sessions during this intensive weekend can also allow for the inclusion of very personal topics, contributing to a deeper understanding of oneself. This framework greatly accelerates the process of couples therapy<\/strong> in Cologne.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Who is the seminar suitable for?<\/h2><\/div>The seminar is suitable for couples who\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\u2026know where they currently stand in their relationship<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
\u2026want to further develop their relationship and resolve blockages<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
\u2026want to strengthen their resources and overcome communication difficulties<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
\u2026wish for a sustainably well-functioning, fulfilling, and deeply connected relationship<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you have questions about the<\/p>\n<\/div>
Intensive Training Weekend?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Feel free to call us<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email<\/a><\/strong>. We will be happy to advise you in a free initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What does the intensive couples training weekend include?<\/h2><\/div>4 couple sessions (each 90 minutes) + individual session (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\nThe times for couples therapy are individually adapted to your needs so that you can plan your visit to Cologne as you wish. Your time together should above all be: stress-free, creative, and productive. The couples therapy weekend concludes with a final session in which the new experiences are consolidated.<\/p>\n
Optionally, a follow-up session takes place after approximately 4-6 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
1. A “status check”: Where do we stand?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>Before you know where you want to go, you have to understand where you currently are. Are there certain patterns that keep repeating? Where does the relationship feel stable, and where is it crumbling? Together, we look at what is working well and what needs to change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2. Creating a vision: shared goals<\/strong><\/p><\/div>Many couples lose sight of what actually connects them in everyday life. Which values do we share? Where do we want to go as a couple? And what does a fulfilling relationship mean for both of us?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
3. Managing conflicts better<\/strong><\/p><\/div>Some discussions go round in circles, some hurt feelings simmer in the background. What is really behind frequent points of contention? How can we understand each other better without every conflict escalating or leading to silence?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
4. Strengthening resources as a couple<\/strong><\/p><\/div>Every relationship has its strengths, which often get overlooked when problems take center stage. When was the last time you felt like a team? This is about consciously recognizing these resources again and deliberately strengthening them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Insights remain meaningless if they do not carry over into everyday life. Which small changes make a lasting difference? With concrete exercises, we provide you with tools to keep what you\u2019ve worked on alive at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>TIME:<\/strong> A weekend in Cologne to reconnect with each other through focused couples counselling sessions. Let go of everyday stress and past burdens. Focus on yourself and your partner from a new perspective and be open to undiscovered aspects of your attractiveness.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>MOVEMENT:<\/strong> The feeling of being stuck can be paralysing. The goal is to bring about change. Your new perception of your partner will automatically activate processes of change in other areas and improve the quality of your relationship. You will once again feel like spending time with each other instead of just living side by side!<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>TAKING YOUR RELATIONSHIP SERIOUSLY: <\/strong> Being engaged in a functional partnership is a key predictor of health and well-being. It also serves as an important resource for coping with crises. Make use of the fortunate fact that you have found each other and strengthen your partnership as a valuable resource.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Costs for the Intensive Training Weekend for Couples<\/b><\/p>\n
710\u20ac (exclusive VAT)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Important!<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>The focus of this seminar is not on sexuality. If sexual concerns are central, sexual therapy<\/a> may be more appropriate.<\/p>\nAdditionally, couples who are in the process of separating may not benefit fully from this seminar. Depending on your situation, regular couples therapy<\/a> or separation counseling<\/a> could be more suitable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Where are we now, where do we want to go? Overall, you are satisfied with your relationship. But: Are you stuck in a rut and unable to move forward on your own? Are you unable to resolve conflicts using your tried-and-tested strategies?<\/p>\n
In short: You are stuck in a rut. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, relationships can sometimes fall by the wayside. That’s why we have developed the intensive weekend for couples.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Everyday life swallows up the relationship<\/h2><\/div>Learning to live love in a way that works day-to-day is an art that each of us must first learn. Ideally, with the person by your side!<\/p>\n
In everyday life, it naturally happens that we start to feel like we have come to a standstill. It often begins gradually<\/strong>. In the past, there were long conversations, shared plans, plenty of time to engage with each other, to make time for one another, and to listen. At some point, we long again for that unique feeling of being in love. Today, much revolves around work, household duties, or the children, and eventually \u201cWe need to talk\u201d turns into \u201cI don\u2019t have time for that right now.\u201d<\/strong> We begin to wonder whether this relationship is truly the right framework for our individual growth. Emotional as well as sexual blockages develop, which we do not know how to resolve on our own.<\/p>\nSmall disagreements remain unspoken, turn into misunderstandings, and then into accusations. You love each other, but you talk past one another. Perhaps the same points of conflict keep recurring, never really being resolved. One person withdraws<\/strong>, the other fights for attention<\/strong>, or both remain silent<\/strong> because they do not know how to reach each other anymore. Sometimes it hurts especially when, in crucial moments, you realize that your partner is no longer really listening or when closeness suddenly feels strange<\/strong>, even when lying next to each other in bed. Perhaps a feeling of indifference<\/strong> has simply crept in: you function together, but you can no longer truly BE<\/strong> with each other.<\/p>\nThere are moments in a relationship when you realize: It cannot go on like this. But in everyday life, there is hardly any time to really deal with it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Why is an intensive couples training useful?<\/h2><\/div>Many couples feel the need to change something in their relationship. Some couples seek support through couples therapy or couples counseling. During intensive couples training, ideas are developed that need to be integrated into the relationship. This often fails because everyday structures are strong and rigid. As a result, the couple has hardly any space to develop changes.<\/p>\n
Within the framework of the multi-day “Intensive Couples Therapy Training,” both partners learn to focus on themselves, on each other, and on their togetherness. They remain in close contact with one another the entire time, allowing the “we” to find space again. This enables a deeper level of mutual understanding<\/strong>. In addition, alternating between individual and couple sessions during this intensive weekend can also allow for the inclusion of very personal topics, contributing to a deeper understanding of oneself. This framework greatly accelerates the process of couples therapy<\/strong> in Cologne.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Who is the seminar suitable for?<\/h2><\/div>The seminar is suitable for couples who\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\u2026know where they currently stand in their relationship<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
\u2026want to further develop their relationship and resolve blockages<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
\u2026want to strengthen their resources and overcome communication difficulties<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
\u2026wish for a sustainably well-functioning, fulfilling, and deeply connected relationship<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do you have questions about the<\/p>\n<\/div>
Intensive Training Weekend?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Feel free to call us<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email<\/a><\/strong>. We will be happy to advise you in a free initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What does the intensive couples training weekend include?<\/h2><\/div>4 couple sessions (each 90 minutes) + individual session (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\nThe times for couples therapy are individually adapted to your needs so that you can plan your visit to Cologne as you wish. Your time together should above all be: stress-free, creative, and productive. The couples therapy weekend concludes with a final session in which the new experiences are consolidated.<\/p>\n
Optionally, a follow-up session takes place after approximately 4-6 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
1. A “status check”: Where do we stand?<\/strong><\/p><\/div>Before you know where you want to go, you have to understand where you currently are. Are there certain patterns that keep repeating? Where does the relationship feel stable, and where is it crumbling? Together, we look at what is working well and what needs to change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2. Creating a vision: shared goals<\/strong><\/p><\/div>Many couples lose sight of what actually connects them in everyday life. Which values do we share? Where do we want to go as a couple? And what does a fulfilling relationship mean for both of us?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
3. Managing conflicts better<\/strong><\/p><\/div>Some discussions go round in circles, some hurt feelings simmer in the background. What is really behind frequent points of contention? How can we understand each other better without every conflict escalating or leading to silence?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
4. Strengthening resources as a couple<\/strong><\/p><\/div>Every relationship has its strengths, which often get overlooked when problems take center stage. When was the last time you felt like a team? This is about consciously recognizing these resources again and deliberately strengthening them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Insights remain meaningless if they do not carry over into everyday life. Which small changes make a lasting difference? With concrete exercises, we provide you with tools to keep what you\u2019ve worked on alive at home.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>TIME:<\/strong> A weekend in Cologne to reconnect with each other through focused couples counselling sessions. Let go of everyday stress and past burdens. Focus on yourself and your partner from a new perspective and be open to undiscovered aspects of your attractiveness.<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>MOVEMENT:<\/strong> The feeling of being stuck can be paralysing. The goal is to bring about change. Your new perception of your partner will automatically activate processes of change in other areas and improve the quality of your relationship. You will once again feel like spending time with each other instead of just living side by side!<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>TAKING YOUR RELATIONSHIP SERIOUSLY: <\/strong> Being engaged in a functional partnership is a key predictor of health and well-being. It also serves as an important resource for coping with crises. Make use of the fortunate fact that you have found each other and strengthen your partnership as a valuable resource.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Costs for the Intensive Training Weekend for Couples<\/b><\/p>\n
710\u20ac (exclusive VAT)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Important!<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>The focus of this seminar is not on sexuality. If sexual concerns are central, sexual therapy<\/a> may be more appropriate.<\/p>\nAdditionally, couples who are in the process of separating may not benefit fully from this seminar. Depending on your situation, regular couples therapy<\/a> or separation counseling<\/a> could be more suitable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Learning to live love in a way that works day-to-day is an art that each of us must first learn. Ideally, with the person by your side!<\/p>\n
In everyday life, it naturally happens that we start to feel like we have come to a standstill. It often begins gradually<\/strong>. In the past, there were long conversations, shared plans, plenty of time to engage with each other, to make time for one another, and to listen. At some point, we long again for that unique feeling of being in love. Today, much revolves around work, household duties, or the children, and eventually \u201cWe need to talk\u201d turns into \u201cI don\u2019t have time for that right now.\u201d<\/strong> We begin to wonder whether this relationship is truly the right framework for our individual growth. Emotional as well as sexual blockages develop, which we do not know how to resolve on our own.<\/p>\n Small disagreements remain unspoken, turn into misunderstandings, and then into accusations. You love each other, but you talk past one another. Perhaps the same points of conflict keep recurring, never really being resolved. One person withdraws<\/strong>, the other fights for attention<\/strong>, or both remain silent<\/strong> because they do not know how to reach each other anymore. Sometimes it hurts especially when, in crucial moments, you realize that your partner is no longer really listening or when closeness suddenly feels strange<\/strong>, even when lying next to each other in bed. Perhaps a feeling of indifference<\/strong> has simply crept in: you function together, but you can no longer truly BE<\/strong> with each other.<\/p>\n There are moments in a relationship when you realize: It cannot go on like this. But in everyday life, there is hardly any time to really deal with it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Many couples feel the need to change something in their relationship. Some couples seek support through couples therapy or couples counseling. During intensive couples training, ideas are developed that need to be integrated into the relationship. This often fails because everyday structures are strong and rigid. As a result, the couple has hardly any space to develop changes.<\/p>\n Within the framework of the multi-day “Intensive Couples Therapy Training,” both partners learn to focus on themselves, on each other, and on their togetherness. They remain in close contact with one another the entire time, allowing the “we” to find space again. This enables a deeper level of mutual understanding<\/strong>. In addition, alternating between individual and couple sessions during this intensive weekend can also allow for the inclusion of very personal topics, contributing to a deeper understanding of oneself. This framework greatly accelerates the process of couples therapy<\/strong> in Cologne.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The seminar is suitable for couples who\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div> \u2026want to further develop their relationship and resolve blockages<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> \u2026want to strengthen their resources and overcome communication difficulties<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> \u2026wish for a sustainably well-functioning, fulfilling, and deeply connected relationship<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Do you have questions about the<\/p>\n<\/div> Intensive Training Weekend?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Feel free to call us<\/a><\/strong> or send us an email<\/a><\/strong>. We will be happy to advise you in a free initial consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 4 couple sessions (each 90 minutes) + individual session (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n The times for couples therapy are individually adapted to your needs so that you can plan your visit to Cologne as you wish. Your time together should above all be: stress-free, creative, and productive. The couples therapy weekend concludes with a final session in which the new experiences are consolidated.<\/p>\n Optionally, a follow-up session takes place after approximately 4-6 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 1. A “status check”: Where do we stand?<\/strong><\/p><\/div> Before you know where you want to go, you have to understand where you currently are. Are there certain patterns that keep repeating? Where does the relationship feel stable, and where is it crumbling? Together, we look at what is working well and what needs to change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 2. Creating a vision: shared goals<\/strong><\/p><\/div> Many couples lose sight of what actually connects them in everyday life. Which values do we share? Where do we want to go as a couple? And what does a fulfilling relationship mean for both of us?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 3. Managing conflicts better<\/strong><\/p><\/div> Some discussions go round in circles, some hurt feelings simmer in the background. What is really behind frequent points of contention? How can we understand each other better without every conflict escalating or leading to silence?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> 4. Strengthening resources as a couple<\/strong><\/p><\/div> Every relationship has its strengths, which often get overlooked when problems take center stage. When was the last time you felt like a team? This is about consciously recognizing these resources again and deliberately strengthening them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Insights remain meaningless if they do not carry over into everyday life. Which small changes make a lasting difference? With concrete exercises, we provide you with tools to keep what you\u2019ve worked on alive at home.<\/p>\n<\/div> Costs for the Intensive Training Weekend for Couples<\/b><\/p>\n 710\u20ac (exclusive VAT)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The focus of this seminar is not on sexuality. If sexual concerns are central, sexual therapy<\/a> may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n Additionally, couples who are in the process of separating may not benefit fully from this seminar. Depending on your situation, regular couples therapy<\/a> or separation counseling<\/a> could be more suitable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Why is an intensive couples training useful?<\/h2><\/div>
Who is the seminar suitable for?<\/h2><\/div>
What does the intensive couples training weekend include?<\/h2><\/div>
Important!<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
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