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Join us this January for an immersive retreat designed for intimate partners.
Many of us grow up believing that our partner(s) should take away our pain and make us feel whole. When that doesn’t happen, we may begin to doubt the relationship itself. We try to get our partner(s) to change or we look to others — other people, substances, or activities— to ease the pain. None of these strategies work for very long.
In truth, no partner can shield the pain and shame parts of us carry. When we rely on our partner(s) to take away our pain, we often find ourselves feeling disconnected and dissatisfied. We can make our way back to each other by learning to care for the young, vulnerable parts of ourselves and helping them release their burdens.
When we do our own work to heal our wounded parts, we can offer our partner(s) a love that is courageous and unconditional—one that doesn’t depend on them fixing our hurts. This allows partners to step out of the impossible role of emotional caretaker and instead show up as steady, supportive companions.
The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model offers a powerful pathway to bring more Self-energy into your relationship, allowing everyone to feel more connected, resilient, and alive. When partners connect from Self, even charged conversations can become pathways to greater closeness and harmony.
During this immersive retreat, Richard Schwartz and Jeanne Catanzaro will guide you and your partner(s) in cultivating this kind of courageous love. Through the IFS model, you will:
- Identify and get to know the parts of yourself that block intimacy.
- Learn to communicate from a place of clarity, compassion, calm, and confidence—qualities of the Self.
- Cultivate the safety needed to share your most vulnerable parts and deepen trust with one another.
Set in a spacious and restorative retreat environment, the retreat blends teaching, guided practices, and partner-based exercises with time for reflection and connection.
Who This Retreat is For
This retreat welcomes all intimate partners, including people of all genders and sexual orientations, partners who are newly together or long established, and those in polyamorous or other diverse relationship constellations. It is designed for both therapists and non-therapists.
Given the deep, experiential nature of this retreat, participants must have a basic understanding of the IFS model.
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay in Kapa'a, Hawaii
Schedule
Your retreat experience begins on the evening of January 8th with a Welcome Reception—an opportunity to settle in and connect with all participants before the program officially begins. The program runs January 9–11, with checkout on the morning of January 12.
Tuition & Accommodations
Tuition: $5,250 per two-person partnership
Includes four nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay in Kapaʻa, Hawaii, in a standard king room for two.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast and lunch daily (including final breakfast on January 12)
- Dinner on your own to explore local dining options. Dinner is not included in tuition.
Alternative room options (e.g., different bed configurations or additional guest rooms) are available upon request. Additional costs may apply. Please inquire before registering at Conference@ifs-institute.com.
We invite you to join us for this unique opportunity to strengthen your bond by reconnecting with your Self to bring courageous love to the heart of your relationship.
CE Info
IFS Credits: This retreat offers 18 IFS Credits and are available to participants who have completed IFS Level 1 Training and are working toward IFS Certification or Re-certification.