The Adventure in Intimacy workshop is based on 7 principles and 7 rituals (essential skills), that will allow you and your partner to: a) reboot your relationship, b) reconnect with each other more deeply than you have ever thought possible, and c) rediscover the joy of being together.
During the workshop you will experience the magical power of the safe space created by Hedy and Yumi that will allow you to harness the energy of the other participating couples, as well as the energy generated by the presence of your partner, in order to generate a uniquely rich workshop experience for both you and your partner.
Rather than passively absorbing lecture materials, participants are asked to initiate the rediscovery of their relationship by practicing the skills (rituals) of connection. Except for a brief introduction, you will work privately – with occasional support from qualified assistants – and are not expected to share anything with other couples (or the group) unless you choose to do so.
The workshop is based on the relational philosophy of Martin Buber, the positive change approaches of Appreciative Inquiry and Re-evaluation Counseling, the latest research about Relational Neuro-Biology, and adaptations of processes from Imago Relationship Therapy. Other significant influences in the development of the Adventure in Intimacy workshop are Hedy and Yumi’s marriage and Judaic background. Their marriage continues serving as the laboratory for the ongoing evolution of skills for the development of Relational Intelligence and Relational Maturity of couples as well as organizations.
Give yourself the treat of tasting the sweetness of reconnecting with your partner, in a way that you dreamt about and wished for, but did not think possible.
DATES, LOCATION AND REGISTRATION
You will discover :
- Why the very qualities that attracted you to each other now often drive you mad.
- How to identify the hidden forces that control your relationship.
- How to get to the root of your problems and dissolve them.
- How to move from automatic reaction to deliberate action.
- How to turn daily frustrations into vehicles for change.
- How to fill your partner’s needs with laser-like precision.
- How to successfully communicate your own desires.
- How to express your love and appreciation in ways that touch your partner’s heart.
- How to create fun, romance, passion, and intimacy.
- How to rediscover the joy and spiritual potential of your relationship.
- How to become your partner’s best friend and healer.
This workshop is designed to create a safe and comfortable environment for all participants. You will work alone or with your partner and will not be required to share anything with the rest of the group.
Confidentiality is respected and preserved throughout the workshop.
This is a video on “Dissolving Frustrations” which is one of the seven principles & rituals learned in the workshop.
If you have trouble watching, go to the YouTube page
Workshop Format:
- Lectures about the purpose and dynamics of intimate relationships
- Definition of “issues” vs. “problems” in relationships
- Skills for the “dissolution” of “problems”
- Demonstrations of connection skills
- Practicing new behaviors and skills with your partner
- The transformation of frustrations into double gifts for your relationship
Goals of the Workshop:
- To provide a conceptual reframing and understanding of relationships
- To provide relationship skills training
- To shift couples from blame to cooperation
- To renew the passion and pleasure in your relationship
Who Should Attend:
All couples, at all stages of their relationships, including:
- Couples undecided about staying together
- Couples moving toward divorce or who are already separated and want to know if it is worth putting any energy into saving the relationship
- Couples in the early stages of a relationship and are looking at the possibility of marriage or a deeper commitment in their relationship
- Couples preparing for marriage, or for persons who have been married before and wish to learn how to avoid repeating past mistakes
- Couples who feel “stuck” or stagnant in their relationship and want to renew the intimacy with their partner
- Couples who want to make a “good” relationship even richer and more fulfilling
- Couples who wish to create a better climate for the development of their children
Workshop Tuition:
- $995 per couple. ( $795 for previous attendees )
- A minimum deposit of $200 is required at registration.
- A limited number of partial scholarships are available on a financial need basis. Please fill out this application to be considered for a partial scholarship
Your tuition includes:
- registration fees for two people
- 2 workbooks
- continental breakfast each morning
- refreshment break each afternoon
- It does not include lunch, dinner or cost of the hotel.
Cancellation Policy:
$100. Your tuition will be refunded minus $100 which may be applied towards any future workshop.
DATES, LOCATION AND REGISTRATION
Workshop Schedule:
Days
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Usually)
Hours (each day)
- 7:45am – Continental Breakfast (Workshop begins Friday Morning)
- 8:30am – Workshop Begins
- 7:30pm – Workshop Ends
Breaks
- There are 15 minute breaks approximately every one-and-a-half (1.5) hours
- There is a one-and-a-half (1.5) hour break for lunch at approximately 1:00pm
Hotel
- Although not required, we strongly recommend staying at the hotel where the workshop is being held… even if you live locally. The workshop is highly experiential and couples who live locally report they wish they would have stayed at the hotel to experience the “retreat” atmosphere being together for the entire weekend.
At the completion of each workshop, the participants complete a short valuation form. Here are some of the results:
Question: Of all the events you attended in the past year, how would you rank this workshop?
Answer: 68% of the people ranked the couples workshop in the top 1% of all the events they attended; 23% of the people ranked the workshop in the top 10%, 8% ranked the workshop in the top 50%; and only 1% ranked it in the bottom 50%.
The following questions are on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being Fair, and 10 being Excellent. Answers are the averages of all those that responded.
Question: What is your valuation of Hedy and Yumi?
Answer: 9.9
Question: What is your overall valuation of the workshop?
Answer: 9.6
Question: How would you rate the “take-home” value of the workshop?
Answer: 9.1
