Over the course of seven days couples will reengage with each other using positive interactions designed to foster communication, connection and healing.
The road to sobriety may have been long. But, you did it. Now it’s time to repair the damage and create your new relationship. Moving from an addiction-centered relationship to a wellness centered relationship takes intention. Start the new year with the skills needed to make your relationship better than ever. Using Gottman couples therapy, couples will be guided through the process.
Each couple will complete a pre-retreat assessment which, in combination with your input, will provide a road map of where to start, what to strengthen and what to repair. Couples will have their own therapy notebook so they will have a resource to return to after the retreat ends.
With the guidance of two licensed therapists, both substance use and relationship issues will be addressed. Couples will engage with each other in and out of “therapy” through various activities that are geared to promote closeness, positive interactions, mindfulness, and fun. Using Wilmington, NC as the backdrop couples will be invited to engage in an assortment of activities from attending theater to mini golf, from mindfulness exercises that incorporate nature exploration to historic carriage rides and ghost walks! All this in combination with intensive therapy at the core of the retreat. This couples retreat is about transformation, healing and creating an opportunity to make your relationship healthy.
The road to sobriety may have been long. But, you did it. Now it’s time to repair the damage and create your new relationship. Moving from an addiction-centered relationship to a wellness centered relationship takes intention. Start the new year with the skills needed to make your relationship better than ever. Using Gottman couples therapy, couples will be guided through the process.
Each couple will complete a pre-retreat assessment which, in combination with your input, will provide a road map of where to start, what to strengthen and what to repair. Couples will have their own therapy notebook so they will have a resource to return to after the retreat ends.
With the guidance of two licensed therapists, both substance use and relationship issues will be addressed. Couples will engage with each other in and out of “therapy” through various activities that are geared to promote closeness, positive interactions, mindfulness, and fun. Using Wilmington, NC as the backdrop couples will be invited to engage in an assortment of activities from attending theater to mini golf, from mindfulness exercises that incorporate nature exploration to historic carriage rides and ghost walks! All this in combination with intensive therapy at the core of the retreat. This couples retreat is about transformation, healing and creating an opportunity to make your relationship healthy.
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Sample itinerary, subject to change based upon needs of the couple(s):
Day 1: arrive at 4pm at the Taylor Inn, Bed and Breakfast.
6pm: meet and greet
7pm: explore Wilmington/have dinner out/possible theater performance or other evening activity
Day 2-6:
9am: Morning Yoga
10am: Breakfast
11 until 230: therapy
230 to 330: lunch
330 to 530: therapy
530: activity pre-chosen by couple: carriage ride, theater, ghost tour, historic tour, arcade, minigolf, etc.
Day 3:
9am: morning Yoga
10am: breakfast
11 to 230: therapy, one hour lunch.
Much like day 2
Day 4:
9am: morning Yoga
10am: breakfast
11 until 230: activity of your choice
3Pm to 6pm: therapy
6pm: free to explore and activity
Each day has room for flexibility, so the schedule, times and activities may change depending upon the needs and desires of the couple(s).
Because of the custom nature of this retreat, times and activities may differ. However; the hours of therapy will be no less than 50 total.
Day 7: Checkout: enjoy breakfast and perhaps a last activity set in Wilmington!
Day 1: arrive at 4pm at the Taylor Inn, Bed and Breakfast.
6pm: meet and greet
7pm: explore Wilmington/have dinner out/possible theater performance or other evening activity
Day 2-6:
9am: Morning Yoga
10am: Breakfast
11 until 230: therapy
230 to 330: lunch
330 to 530: therapy
530: activity pre-chosen by couple: carriage ride, theater, ghost tour, historic tour, arcade, minigolf, etc.
Day 3:
9am: morning Yoga
10am: breakfast
11 to 230: therapy, one hour lunch.
Much like day 2
Day 4:
9am: morning Yoga
10am: breakfast
11 until 230: activity of your choice
3Pm to 6pm: therapy
6pm: free to explore and activity
Each day has room for flexibility, so the schedule, times and activities may change depending upon the needs and desires of the couple(s).
Because of the custom nature of this retreat, times and activities may differ. However; the hours of therapy will be no less than 50 total.
Day 7: Checkout: enjoy breakfast and perhaps a last activity set in Wilmington!
Who we are:
Robert Cox, EdD, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Dr. Cox is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and qualified supervisor in North Carolina and Tennessee. He is a licensed clinical addictions specialist and certified clinical supervisor in North Carolina. He is a NBCC Minority Scholars Fellow (2013) with a Doctorate in Counseling from The University of Memphis and a Master of Counseling from Appalachian State University (1998).
In addition to providing therapy in a retreat atmosphere, Dr. Cox is the Clinical Director of Cox Family Wellness a private counseling practice, engaged in providing mental health counseling to those struggling with addiction and relationship issues. Additionally, Dr. Cox provides counseling, supervision and training to other mental health professionals. He provides consultation services to individuals, groups and businesses. Dr. Cox has years of experience in crisis intervention, substance use disorder, substance-affected families, corrections, group counselings, and applications of mindfulness in counseling. Previously, Dr. Cox was a professor and supervisor at Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC.
Cathy Cosentino, Esq., LMFT
Cathy Cosentino is a licensed marriage and family therapist and retired New Jersey attorney. She has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) a psychotherapy technique that helps people heal from trauma and other distressing experiences. This technique is recognized by the World Health Organization and National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellences as an effective treatment for PTSD and other conditions such as anxiety, panic attacks and addictions, Neurofeedback training, and has completed all of the Gottman Marriage Counseling training, including all levels 1-3, addiction and trauma trainings. Further, her training includes Emotionally Focused therapy, completing the training and both internships and externship in regard to this modality.
Currently, Cathy Cosentino creates and facilitates couple’s retreats, intensive therapy and couple’s counseling in Wilmington, NC. Her speciality is relationships. In private practice, she works with couples struggling with communication, conflict, intimacy, emotional disconnection, trust, commitment, meaning, connection, and other issues couples may have. She also works with couples and individuals who struggle with trauma.
Robert Cox, EdD, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Dr. Cox is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and qualified supervisor in North Carolina and Tennessee. He is a licensed clinical addictions specialist and certified clinical supervisor in North Carolina. He is a NBCC Minority Scholars Fellow (2013) with a Doctorate in Counseling from The University of Memphis and a Master of Counseling from Appalachian State University (1998).
In addition to providing therapy in a retreat atmosphere, Dr. Cox is the Clinical Director of Cox Family Wellness a private counseling practice, engaged in providing mental health counseling to those struggling with addiction and relationship issues. Additionally, Dr. Cox provides counseling, supervision and training to other mental health professionals. He provides consultation services to individuals, groups and businesses. Dr. Cox has years of experience in crisis intervention, substance use disorder, substance-affected families, corrections, group counselings, and applications of mindfulness in counseling. Previously, Dr. Cox was a professor and supervisor at Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC.
Cathy Cosentino, Esq., LMFT
Cathy Cosentino is a licensed marriage and family therapist and retired New Jersey attorney. She has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) a psychotherapy technique that helps people heal from trauma and other distressing experiences. This technique is recognized by the World Health Organization and National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellences as an effective treatment for PTSD and other conditions such as anxiety, panic attacks and addictions, Neurofeedback training, and has completed all of the Gottman Marriage Counseling training, including all levels 1-3, addiction and trauma trainings. Further, her training includes Emotionally Focused therapy, completing the training and both internships and externship in regard to this modality.
Currently, Cathy Cosentino creates and facilitates couple’s retreats, intensive therapy and couple’s counseling in Wilmington, NC. Her speciality is relationships. In private practice, she works with couples struggling with communication, conflict, intimacy, emotional disconnection, trust, commitment, meaning, connection, and other issues couples may have. She also works with couples and individuals who struggle with trauma.
Frequently asked questions:
1. What is the cost of the retreat and what does it include?
The retreat is $24,000 per couple. This is all inclusive, with the exception of dinner. What is included is: lodging, breakfast, lunch, selected activities, a minimum of 50 hours of therapy, therapy workbook, two 45 minute follow up sessions.
2. Is this retreat a vacation or is there real therapy? This retreat is organized and run by two licensed therapists. The focus of the retreat is to help the relationship. Consequently, most of the time will be spent engaging in therapy and/or activities that are therapeutic in nature. The activities that are recreational also serve the purpose of building positive interactions play a secondary and complementary role.
3. Are pets allowed? The bed and breakfast does not allow pets. However, I welcome all pets to my office during therapy.
4. Is this retreat for couples or may I come alone? The primary focus of the retreat is for couples, however; modifications can be made to fit an individual’s needs.
The retreat is $24,000 per couple. This is all inclusive, with the exception of dinner. What is included is: lodging, breakfast, lunch, selected activities, a minimum of 50 hours of therapy, therapy workbook, two 45 minute follow up sessions.
2. Is this retreat a vacation or is there real therapy? This retreat is organized and run by two licensed therapists. The focus of the retreat is to help the relationship. Consequently, most of the time will be spent engaging in therapy and/or activities that are therapeutic in nature. The activities that are recreational also serve the purpose of building positive interactions play a secondary and complementary role.
3. Are pets allowed? The bed and breakfast does not allow pets. However, I welcome all pets to my office during therapy.
4. Is this retreat for couples or may I come alone? The primary focus of the retreat is for couples, however; modifications can be made to fit an individual’s needs.