Intensive Schedule Sample
One-Day Intensive for Couples
Information Gathering
Hour 1: Individual Interviews and Assessment
- Spouse #1 with Heather
- Spouse #2 with Robert
Hour 2: Individual Interviews (switch) and Assessment
- Spouse #1 with Robert
- Spouse #2 with Heather
Hour 3-4: Couple Interview with both Heather and Robert
- First Look at Couple Interaction Dynamic
- Goal Setting – Primary Topics of Focus Identification
Meal Break: Couples and Consultants separate for a time while still in close proximity for observation.
Structure and Processing
Hour 4: Structure Development and Psychoeducation
- Rules of Engagement
- Emotional Scaling Activity and Code Word
- Primary and Secondary Emotions
- Cycle Assessment
- Greatest Fear Identification
Hour 5: Processing and Roleplay
Hour 6: Processing and Roleplay Continued
- Reflection, Contemplation, and Feedback
- Target, Trajectory, and Beliefs Moving Forward
- Summary and Wrap Up
Weekend Intensives
DAY 1
Information Gathering
Hour 1: Individual Interviews and Assessment
- Spouse #1 with Heather
- Spouse #2 with Robert
Hour 2: Individual Interviews (switch) and Assessment
- Spouse #1 with Robert
- Spouse #2 with Heather
Hour 3-4: Couple Interview with both Heather and Robert
- First Look at Couple Interaction Dynamic
- Goal Setting – Primary Topics of Focus Identification
Meal Break: Couples and Consultants separate for a time while still in close proximity for observation.
Structure and Processing
Hour 4: Structure Development and Psychoeducation
- Rules of Engagement
- Emotional Scaling Activity and Code Word
- Primary and Secondary Emotions
- Cycle Assessment
- Greatest Fear Identification
Hour 5: Processing, Roleplay, and Consultation
Hour 6: Processing, Roleplay, and Consultation Continued
- Reflection, Contemplation, and Feedback
- Target, Trajectory, and Beliefs Moving Forward
- Summary and Wrap Up
DAY 2-3
Customized Reflection, Contemplation, and Feedback
Continued Processing, Roleplay, and Consultation
Summary and Wrap Up