~~~~Traditional Weekly Sessions
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One Day Mini-Intensive ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Standard Two Day Intensive ~
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Introducing a new standard of care for excellence in couples therapy.
At Wanderspring, LLC we help by matching the services that will support your relationship most effectively and efficiently with the time, resources, and level of distress you are experiencing.
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For those of you who like to research and think about this stuff on your own first, the following info is for you.
First, consider the level of distress of your relationship.
Second, consider the resources you have available to do couples therapy together.
Levels of Distress in Couples
Here are some examples of what each level of distress might look like in a relationship.
- High Distress Examples (not fully inclusive of all markers of distress)
- One or both of us are considering ending the relationship
- There has been a recent emotional or attachment-related injury
- We argue constantly and rarely show affection or have peace between us
- We do not talk to each other and rarely share in meaningful ways
- Moderate Distress Examples (not fully inclusive of all markers of distress)
- We are like ships passing in the night; we do life in a functional way, but rarely connect
- We would both like things to be better, but at times wonder if that’s possible
- We can remember a time when it was better between us
- We have time periods of arguing or not speaking to one another
- Low Distress Examples (not fully inclusive of all markers of distress)
- We are committed to the relationship
- We want to be closer and more connected
- We may have some unresolved hurts between us, but are generally friendly toward each other
- We may have traumas individually that we are unsure of how to address between us
Our Time, Money, and Emotional Resources for Therapy
- Time
- We have time in our weekly or monthly schedule to attend sessions regularly in person or virtually
- We can make time for weekly or biweekly meetings, but it will be challenging
- We have more time on weekends or if we take partial days off
- Time is not an issue – we have the ability to select any timing we choose
- Money
- We can add therapy as a line item in our budget and make it happen
- We have little to no available financial means for therapy at this time
- Money is not an issue – we have the financial means to select our preferred method
- Emotional
- We are ready, feel capable, interested, and engaged
- We are weighed down by life stressors, but willing to find a way to do this work
- One or both of us is highly ambivalent about this process – feeling guarded or skeptical
- I am ready, but my partner will not come to therapy with me
Summary Chart
The following chart offers a summary of the options available to you. It is only a starting point, as all couples have different needs and histories that cannot be fully represented here. Rest assured we will discuss your specific situation and goals to help determine the best course of action for you.
| Weekly/Biweekly Sessions | 3-4 hour Sessions | One Day Mini Intensive | Two Day Standard Intensive | |
| Time Required | 60-90 minutes per week or biweekly | 3 hours 4 hours | 10 hours | 18 hours |
| $ Required to Start | $ | $-$$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Cost Comparison | Costs more time Needs to fit with life demands May cost more $ overall due to more interruptions of the process | Still requires multiple sessions | Costs more money initially Requires a full day Requires follow up for integration | Most up-front financial and time investment Requires some form of follow up for integration |
| Benefit Comparison | Often a quicker start Ongoing support | Possible to understand or resolve a specific issue in one session | Efficient way to jumpstart a healing process Traction toward resolution of issues more quickly | Most efficient process for distressed couples |
| Distress Level of Couple Best Addressed | Low If moderate or high distress, it is okay to begin here and then combine this with a more intensive services as needed | All levels when in combination with another service. Best for diving into the depth of a specific issue | Moderate Works well for committed couples seeking growth together | ALL LEVELS Highly Customized |