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Jump-Start Your Relationship with a Gottman Couples Intensive

An exclusive, 8-hour couples therapy retreat utilizing the world-renowned Gottman Method—the gold standard in relationship science. Capped strictly at 4 couples—each couple is paired with their own dedicated clinical professional throughout the day.

Why a One-Day Intensive?

Weekly therapy can be powerful—but progress can feel slow when sessions are spread across weeks or months.

Our One-Day Couples Therapy Retreat gives you dedicated time to step away from everyday distractions and focus on your relationship.

  • 8 clinical hours of focused couples work

  • Address long-standing communication patterns

  • Practice healthier ways to communicate and reconnect

  • Work intensively on issues that may take months to address in weekly therapy

Expert-Led. Research-Based.

Your retreat is led by experienced clinicians Shannon Bazelais and David Ezell and grounded in the research and methods developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

  • Based on more than 40 years of relationship research

  • Uses structured, evidence-based Gottman assessment and interventions

  • Supported by two advanced clinical associates

  • And a four-person clinical team

  • Limited to just four couples for individualized attention

This is not a seminar or relationship workshop. It is a focused, clinically guided experience designed to help couples understand what is happening in their relationship—and begin changing it.

Take Action For Your Relationship!

Complete this form and our team will be in touch to get you registered.

What The Day Looks Like

The Intensive Experience Breakdown

Advanced Pre-Retreat Diagnostic Assessment:

Before arriving, you will complete an in-depth diagnostic screening. We map your specific communication metrics, conflict triggers, and relational strengths so our team is fully prepared to help you on day one.

Dynamic Group Insights:

Learn foundational tools, behavioral frameworks, and communication exercises alongside a small, curated group of peers.

1-on-1 Private Clinical Breakouts:

Privacy is our highest priority. You will never share your private struggles with the group. Because we strictly limit the retreat to 4 couples, your couple is paired with your own dedicated professional clinician for all private breakout sessions, ensuring completely tailored, confidential guidance.

The Custom "Next Steps" Clinical Blueprint:

Walk away with a personalized physical and digital roadmap mapped directly to your relationship's data, complete with a curated suite of master-level Gottman resources for ongoing alignment.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026 

  • 8 Full Hours of Treatment: 9:00 AM – 5:45 PM

4 Couples, 4 Dedicated Clinicians 

Transparent Pricing & Registration Deadlines

Payment Terms

To maintain strict clinical standards and secure our venue, a 50% deposit is required upfront during your pre-retreat assessment to lock in your date. The remaining 50% balance is due on the day of the event.  

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Through September 18 September 19 – September 28 September 28 – October 7
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Meet The Team

David Ezell
David Ezell is a licensed psychotherapist in Connecticut and Washington State with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. He completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy training at the Gottman Institute in Seattle with Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

Have questions regarding clinical boundaries or suitability? Speak directly with our clinical intake team at 855-394-3257

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