Retreats & Workshops
For couples and families
Healthy relationships are the foundation of thriving families, strong workplaces, and resilient communities. Yet, it’s easy for couples and families to become disconnected and get in cycles of conflict and disagreement that leave them feeling isolated instead of supported.
We offer evidence-based relationship retreats and family workshops that are led by therapists trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and/or families. Many of our events are funded by external sources, which means you and your partner or family can join for free if you meet eligibility criteria!
Program Descriptions
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These typically happen over a weekend and are limited to 12 couples.
Typical schedule:
Friday, 6pm to 9:15pm (includes 15 minute break)
Saturday, 8:30am to 5pm (includes 2, 15 minute breaks and lunch on your own)
Sunday, 8:30am to 12pm
We use large group instruction (where you learn about relationships), small group breakouts with your partner (where you practice what you learned with support from retreat instructors), and large group debrief.
No one is is required to share in the large groups, as we prioritize everyone feeling safe and comfortable!
Link to flyer describing the retreat format.
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This program is tailored to address the unique challenges of adolescence empowering families to strengthen bonds, improve connection, and foster resilience.
These workshops typically happen on Friday night and Saturday and are limited to 12 families. Typical schedule:
Day 1, Parents and guardians only (Friday, 6pm to 9:15pm; includes breaks):
You learn about core concepts of attachment and teenagers.
You’ll begin to notice about stuck patterns with teens, how to respond, and how to seek your own support.
Day 2, parents/guardians + teens (Saturday, 8:30am to 5pm; includes breaks and lunch on your own):
We shift between multi-family group activities with discussion time and family breakouts
Workshop instructors help guide family conversations
After lunch, parents and teens divide into groups to support each other
We end the day discussing family connection and supporting teens
No one is is required to share in the large groups, as we prioritize everyone feeling safe and comfortable!
Link to flyer describing the workshops that you can share with others.
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This workshop offers tailored guidance for navigating the intricate dynamics of parent-adult child relationships.
We use structured conversations and exercises to deepen understanding, strengthen bonds, and foster mutual respect across generations.
These typically happen over a weekend and are limited to 12 families. These workshops are offered virtually to increase accessibility for all family members.
Typical schedule:
Saturday, 8:30am to 5pm (includes 2, 15 minute breaks and lunch)
Saturday, 8:30am to 5pm (includes 2, 15 minute breaks and lunch)
We use large group instruction (where you learn about family patterns), small group breakouts with your family (where you practice what you learned with support from workshop instructors), and large group debrief.
No one is is required to share in the large groups, as we prioritize everyone feeling safe and comfortable!
Link to flyer describing the workshops that you can share with others.
Ultimately, each program helps couples and families:
Break out of cycles of conflict
Understand what drives disconnection
Create safety and trust
Deepen intimacy and emotional closeness
Connect in meaningful ways
You’ll leave with new skills, shared experiences, and a stronger sense of “we,” not just “me” and “you.”
These retreats are not couples therapy, and our family workshops are not family therapy.
If you want to begin couples or family therapy call us at (701) 780-6821 to connect with one of our talented couples therapists or family therapists.
Upcoming Relationship Retreats
Relationship retreat for rural and tribal couples
Nov. 13-15, 2026 (Devils Lake, ND; Lake Region State College). Begins on Friday, 11/13 at 6pm CST & ends Sunday, 11/15 at 12 noon CST (click here for schedule)
FREE for couples where one member is a rural or Tribal North Dakota resident. Limited to 12 couples.
This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $243,215.00 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the US Government.
Relationship retreat for service member & veteran couples
Spring 2027 (in Minot, ND). Begins on a Friday at 6pm CT & ends on a Sunday at 12 noon CT. Additional details coming soon!
FREE for couples where one member is a service member or veteran in North Dakota. Limited to 12 couples.
This effort is associated with North Dakota’s State Suicide Prevention Program, funded by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Behavioral Health Division (BHD). We will use the Hold Me Tight® program.
Relationship retreat for service member & veteran couples (final retreat on this contract!)
June 11-13, 2027 (at ATAGF in Grand Forks, ND). Begins on Friday, 6pm CT & ends Sunday at 12 noon CDT (click here for schedule).
FREE for couples where one member is a service member or veteran in North Dakota. Limited to 12 couples.
This effort is associated with North Dakota’s State Suicide Prevention Program, funded by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Behavioral Health Division (BHD). We will use the Hold Me Tight® program.
Upcoming Workshop for Caregivers & Teens
workshop for families with teens
November 20 & 21, 2026 (Devils Lake, ND; specific location coming soon). Day 1 (6pm to 9:15pm CST) is caregivers only. Day 2 (8:30am to 5pm CST) is caregivers + teens (click here for schedule).
FREE for families that are rural or Tribal North Dakota residents. Limited to 12 families.
This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $243,215.00 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the US Government.
Your Relationship Retreat & Workshop Leaders
YouTube Channel
If you’re curious about our relationship retreats, but aren’t sure what to expect, visit our YouTube channel where our retreat leaders talk about the retreat experience!
There’s everything from describing the retreat weekend, topics addressed, and Dave and Katya discussing their own relationship building experiences with their partners.
Partner with Us
By sponsoring or hosting a relationship retreat or family workshop, your organization can make a meaningful impact by giving couples and families tools to:
Improve communication and trust
Grow from conflict and disconnection
Deepen intimacy and emotional safety
Strengthen bonds that ripple out into families, workplaces, and communities
Why Partner With Us?
Research-Backed Approach: Retreats and workshops are grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), one of the most effective, research-backed methods for relationship growth.
Community Impact: Stronger couples build stronger families, workplaces, and congregations.
Customizable: We contract with businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and faith communities to design a retreats and workshops that fit your audience and your goals.
Accessible: Retreats and workshops are designed as relationship education (not therapy) making them welcoming and inclusive for a wide range of people. We are based in Grand Forks, ND, and travel to locations throughout the US (additional fees apply for events requiring travel).
Bring our retreats and workshops to your community
Churches & Faith Communities
Couples and families often turn to their faith community for support when their relationship feels strained. Hosting our retreats and workshops allow your church or faith community to offer a structured, evidence-based experience that aligns with your mission of care, connection, and growth.
Businesses & Organizations
Supporting employee and community well-being goes beyond the workplace. Sponsored retreats and workshops show your commitment to strengthening professional success and the personal relationships that sustain it. Health relationships can decrease burnout and improve well-being.
Contact us to learn how your organization can partner with our team to sponsor one of our vents. Together, we can help couples and families reconnect, repair, and thrive.
sponsorship levels
We have a range of sponsorship levels including full or partial sponsorship of an event, sponsoring a couple and/or family to attend an event, or providing refreshments for an event. We’re happy to work with you to find a sponsorship level that meets your needs!