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Money: A workshop for couples

Navigating money as a couple can be challenging, in part because while we think we are making financial decisions with our rational mind, it often turns out that our emotions are in the driver’s seat. Money conflicts can be especially difficult because of how closely financial security is tied to our sense of safety. Partners frequently come from different financial backgrounds, with different rules and expectations, learned growing up in their families. This workshop will provide you with a framework to help you effectively collaborate about money and financial decisions. We will explore what money means to each of you, your triggers when discussing finances, and what financial security feels like for you. You will leave with a deeper understanding of yourself and your partner, and tools for having safe and productive conversations with each other around this difficult topic.

By the end of our time together you will:

Know more about what triggers your partner, and what reassures them, with regard to money
Have the opportunity to be seen and heard by each other, with an open heart
Build a sense of being on the same team
Develop a shared common vision and agreements regarding money and finances
Have tools you can use to more effectively work through conflicts around money while staying connected with each other

Details

In Person:

Feb 3 & 4, 2024 – 9 am to 5 pm each day in Poulsbo, WA
Space limited to 5 couples
$1,150/couple, $950/couple if register by Jan. 17
Registration closes on Feb 1.
Note: you are responsible for your accommodations if you choose to stay in the Poulsbo area.

Online:

Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am: Feb 10, 17, 24, March 2 – 2024
Space limited to 10 couples
$750/couple, $650/couple if register by Jan. 24
Registration closes on Feb 8.

Intensives for Couples

If you seek to make a deep investment in your relationship, we will spend 12 hours with you over 2 days. This kind of focused time will allow you to rediscover intimacy, develop and practice communication skills, and work through conflict in a safe environment with two therapists actively supporting you in your process. We can help you make significant strides toward your goals, so that you leave stronger as a couple.

Fees: $375/hr (includes both Ben and Eleanor)

Me, You, We: Deepening your connection

Whether you are just starting out on your couple journey or have many years together, our 2-day workshop can help you deepen and strengthen your relationship. In this workshop you will: gain a better understanding of your partner and yourself and the patterns that may create misunderstanding or conflict and how to shift them; have opportunities to be seen and heard by each other; and develop practical skills that you can use to further strengthen your partnership going forward. All within an emotionally safe and supportive environment.

Dates: TBD – please contact us to learn more and be added to our wait list