	Workshops
	CO-CREATING YOUR DREAM RELATIONSHIP We live in a time of extraordinary change. The very nature of relationship and marriage is undergoing a profound and tumultuous change. In the 21st century relationship we have never wanted more from our mate—more time, more connection, more sex and passion, more love and support. But our desires have not been matched by a corresponding set of skills. We need to be schooled if we are to create the relationship we want. In this experiential and educational workshop, Julie Bowden and Herb Gravitz will sh are their combined 60 plus years of knowledge of couples in the intimate atmosphere of La Casa de Maria Retreat Center. It will be a special gathering of couples that sincerely want to take their relationship to the next level of intimacy. You will learn the tools to build the relationship you have always wanted. A template, an operating manual for the twenty-first century relationship, will be presented. Like the overture of a symphony that announces the themes to come, the workshop will help you learn the skills, behaviors and attitudes you will need to alter and transform the outdated, dialogues, and destructive loops that couples so often engage in. Designed for couples in a committed relationship, we will examine areas of intimacy and communication, offering experiences to open and deepen your connection with each other. Through structured exercises and didactic presentations, we will create a safe environment for revealing yourself in new and exciting ways. The premise of the workshop is that it is never too late to have the relationship you want. So if you and your partner would like to experience new levels of closeness, enhance your communication, and clean up old unfinished business, join us for a powerful weekend of intimate encounter. Responding to requests for topics/issues talked about in the La Casa Couples Workshop, the following are offered: The 21st Century couple The essential dynamic in all relationships Stages of a rela tionship The impact of family and culture on men, women and their relationship The anatomy of intimacy: what is intimacy, how is it created and most importantly how is it maintained The art of non-defensiveness Predictors of relationship failure as well as relationship success Losing strategies Winning strategies Perception battles - who is really right and what is the truth The fear of deep love Misery stabilizers - addictions Relationship as a crucible for healing Love's assassins The importance of the "repair process" Type 1 and Type 2 enabling Compliments/acknowledgements Complaints/requests Children Deciding whether to leave or stay The latest research and clinical studies regarding couples - Susan Johnson, John and Julie Gottman, Ellen Bader and Peter Pearson, Terence Real, William and Carleen Glasser, Julie Bowden and Herb Gravitz

Workshops

CO-CREATING YOUR DREAM RELATIONSHIP

We live in a time of extraordinary change. The very nature of relationship and marriage is undergoing a profound and tumultuous change. In the 21st century relationship we have never wanted more from our mate—more time, more connection, more sex and passion, more love and support. But our desires have not been matched by a corresponding set of skills. We need to be schooled if we are to create the relationship we want.

In this experiential and educational workshop, Julie Bowden and Herb Gravitz will sh are their combined 60 plus years of knowledge of couples in the intimate atmosphere of La Casa de Maria Retreat Center. It will be a special gathering of couples that sincerely want to take their relationship to the next level of intimacy.

You will learn the tools to build the relationship you have always wanted. A template, an operating manual for the twenty-first century relationship, will be presented. Like the overture of a symphony that announces the themes to come, the workshop will help you learn the skills, behaviors and attitudes you will need to alter and transform the outdated, dialogues, and destructive loops that couples so often engage in.

Designed for couples in a committed relationship, we will examine areas of intimacy and communication, offering experiences to open and deepen your connection with each other. Through structured exercises and didactic presentations, we will create a safe environment for revealing yourself in new and exciting ways. The premise of the workshop is that it is never too late to have the relationship you want.

So if you and your partner would like to experience new levels of closeness, enhance your communication, and clean up old unfinished business, join us for a powerful weekend of intimate encounter.

Responding to requests for topics/issues talked about in the La Casa Couples Workshop, the following are offered:

The 21st Century couple
The essential dynamic in all relationships
Stages of a rela tionship
The impact of family and culture on men, women and their relationship
The anatomy of intimacy: what is intimacy, how is it created and most importantly how is it maintained
The art of non-defensiveness
Predictors of relationship failure as well as relationship success
Losing strategies
Winning strategies
Perception battles - who is really right and what is the truth
The fear of deep love
Misery stabilizers - addictions
Relationship as a crucible for healing
Love's assassins
The importance of the "repair process"
Type 1 and Type 2 enabling
Compliments/acknowledgements
Complaints/requests
Children
Deciding whether to leave or stay
The latest research and clinical studies regarding couples - Susan Johnson, John and Julie Gottman, Ellen Bader and Peter Pearson, Terence Real, William and Carleen Glasser, Julie Bowden and Herb Gravitz