"It is not time or opportunity that is to determine intimacy; it is disposition alone. Seven years would be insufficient to make some people acquainted with each other, and seven days are more than enough for others." -Jane Austen

4-6 sessions

7 Types of Intimacy

In this session, couples will learn the 7 types of intimacy and how to engage in them. They will assess their natural tendencies for certain types and work together to increase closeness and connection in different ways.

finding your love language

In session two, couples will become more aware of their love languages and how they feel and show love. Couples will analyze their needs for affection and gain the ability to communicate those needs in a healthy way.

building a “sound relationship house”

In week three, couples will be introduced to the 7 principle for creating a “sound relationship house.” This includes building love maps, sharing fondness and admiration, turning toward one another instead of away, having a positive perspective, managing conflict, making life dreams come true, and creating shared meaning.

identifying barriers to intimacy

In week four, couples will get honest about what is preventing them from desiring intimacy or holding them from showing it. They will explore past experiences that have shaped their view of intimacy in their relationship.

overcoming barriers to intimacy

In this week, couples will begin taking steps to overcome the barriers to intimacy they have identified. They will confront their fears and reservations and work together to begin healing the broken trust and connection.

being intentional about intimacy

In the final week, couples will develop a plan to give priority to intimacy in their relationship. They will structure time and resources to the development of intimacy in several different ways and prepare to engage in long-term passion and commitment.