Seattle Couples Marathon Therapy and Breakthrough Intensive

Our Seattle Couples Marathon Therapists

Who Is Marathon Couples Therapy For?

Marathon Therapy is a pioneering two-day intensive program that’s a powerful starting point for couples ready to invest deeply in their relationship’s health and future. Designed for couples starting their therapy journey, Marathon Therapy can help you achieve significant milestones in understanding, communication, and emotional connection, setting a solid foundation for your ongoing journey together.

Whether you’re addressing specific challenges or want to improve your connection, this program is ideal for new couples therapy clients, no matter where you are in your relationship. Over the course of two days, you’ll engage in a series of structured therapeutic sessions that combine cutting-edge techniques and exercises tailored to your relationship needs and goals.

What to Expect in Couples Marathon Therapy

Every Couples Marathon Therapy weekend begins with a thorough assessment to understand your unique dynamics, challenges, and strengths. From there, your therapist creates a customized plan that integrates various therapeutic modalities, like Gottman Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and more, to maximize the outcomes.

Throughout the weekend, you and your partner will build your skills, with a particular emphasis on developing effective communication, conflict-resolution skills, and emotional connection. By the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with a clear, actionable plan to continue your journey and growth beyond the weekend.

Day 1: Building Understanding and Connection

Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Introduction to the therapy process, setting intentions and goals for the weekend.
• Engaging in foundational exercises to explore and articulate individual and shared relationship narratives.
• Identifying underlying attachment styles and emotional needs through guided discussions and activities.

Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Deep dive into communication patterns and barriers, utilizing exercises to enhance listening and expressive skills.
• Introduction to conflict resolution techniques, with role-playing scenarios to practice new strategies in a supportive environment.
• Reflective exercises to recognize and appreciate the relationship’s strengths and areas of compatibility.

Day 2: Deepening Intimacy and Planning for the Future

Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Focused work on deepening emotional intimacy, utilizing guided imagery, and experiential exercises to explore shared values and dreams.
• Techniques to increase vulnerability and trust, including trust-building activities and the sharing of hopes and fears.
• Addressing specific challenges or themes identified on Day 1, with tailored interventions and therapeutic techniques.

Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Consolidating gains from the intensive weekend, integrating insights and skills into a cohesive relationship vision.
• Developing a personalized action plan for continued growth, including regular practices, rituals, and follow-up sessions as needed.
• Closing ceremony to honor the journey undertaken together, acknowledging progress made and committing to ongoing development.

What to Expect in Breakthrough Intensive Therapy

Like our Marathon Therapy, Breakthrough Intensive Therapy is personalized to your relationship and its unique history. Relying on information from your initial assessment and current therapy progress, your therapist crafts a program to help you and your partner build a stronger, more solid foundation, and may include activities to help you dive deep into your emotional bonds and attachment styles to improve communication and deepen understanding.

By the end of this intensive therapy session, you’ll learn how to identify and transform negative interaction cycles so you can navigate and resolve conflict constructively and leave with an action plan to help you reinforce what you’ve learned and grow, including customized workbooks and resources for ongoing practice.

Curriculum Overview

Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

• Focusing on strengthening attachment bonds through EFT and enhancing mutual understanding with Gottman’s methods.

Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Applying these insights to conflict resolution, integrating both therapeutic approaches to address and transform core issues.
• A forward-looking segment where couples reflect on their growth, set future goals, and discuss strategies for maintaining momentum in their relationship.

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How Much Does Marathon Couples Therapy or Breakthrough Intensive Therapy Cost?

Therapy creates a space for you to experience healing and progress in a way that can change your life. But, of course, it’s also an investment of both time and finances. When you’re ready to commit to healing and transformation, here is what you can expect.

2-Day Marathon Therapy (New Couples Therapy Clients)

$5,200 (50% deposit required): includes 2 individual sessions before intensive, 2 Six-Hour Sessions, and 2 individual post-intensive sessions

6-Hour Day Breakthrough Session (Existing Couples Therapy Clients)

$2,200 (50% deposit required)

Insurance

We do not participate with any insurance panels. Anchor Light Therapy is considered an out-of-network provider.

As a courtesy to any individual clients who wish to utilize their insurance benefits, we are happy to verify your out-of-network plan benefits to tell you what portion, if any, may be covered by your health insurance provider.

Out-of-Network Insurance Options