What is Relationship Coaching for Couples?
Relationship coaching is a structured, short-term approach to help couples strengthen their relationship by targeting specific areas for improvement. Coaching sessions are goal-oriented and each session focuses on a specific relationship skill or area for growth. Sessions progressively build off one another to create a customized relationship enhancement program for you and your partner.
All coaching sessions are conducted online to enable in-session access to coaching resources. Each session includes follow-up homework activities to help you and your partner practice what you learn and build healthy relationship habits. Two formal assessments are offered based the two most popular, research-based couple's therapy approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. Couples can choose to complete one or both of these assessments to gain insight into their relationship and guide coaching sessions.
Private intensive programs are also offered based on one or both of these research-based approaches and customized to your needs. Private intensives include of 10 hours of private relationship coaching and relationship enhancement sessions scheduled in blocks of 75-minutes or more within a 2-month period (see below). Structured intensives are also both privately or in group format including Premarital Counseling Programs, Online Hold Me Tight® Intensives, and Groups.
All coaching sessions are conducted online to enable in-session access to coaching resources. Each session includes follow-up homework activities to help you and your partner practice what you learn and build healthy relationship habits. Two formal assessments are offered based the two most popular, research-based couple's therapy approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. Couples can choose to complete one or both of these assessments to gain insight into their relationship and guide coaching sessions.
Private intensive programs are also offered based on one or both of these research-based approaches and customized to your needs. Private intensives include of 10 hours of private relationship coaching and relationship enhancement sessions scheduled in blocks of 75-minutes or more within a 2-month period (see below). Structured intensives are also both privately or in group format including Premarital Counseling Programs, Online Hold Me Tight® Intensives, and Groups.
Relationship Coaching Packages & Intensives
Sessions can be booked individually or as part of a package. The initial intake for relationship coaching is 1 hour and the fee is $395. Subsequent relationship coaching sessions can be booked one at a time as 50-minute or 75-minute sessions. Prepaid coaching packages and private intensives are also available.
To get started book a 1-hour online couples' session as your initial assessment.
To get started book a 1-hour online couples' session as your initial assessment.
Single Coaching Sessions
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*Please note that the option to book 50-minute coaching sessions is only available when sessions are scheduled weekly or for maintenance following a more intensive period of treatment to ensure there is enough momentum for services to be effective.
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250-minute Coaching Package
Includes two 75-minute sessions and two 50-minute sessions Click Here To Purchase
10-Hour Private Intensives for Couples - discounted packages of 10-session hours scheduled in blocks of 90-minutes or more within 2-3 months.
See below for a brief description or click here for more information.
10-Hour Group Intensives for Couples - 10 group session hours on Sunday evenings starting on April 23rd.
See below for a brief description or click here for more information.
Getting Started with Relationship Coaching
Relationship coaching starts with free 15 minute initial evaluation and consultation with Dr. Bordieri. During this consultation Dr. Bordieri will make initial recommendations for how to proceed with services including any additional assessments.
Structured Assessments for Couples
EFT Communication Assessment Session
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Gottman Relationship Checkup |
Over time, all couples develop negative communication patterns that can leave partners feeling disconnected and misunderstood. This structured assessment draws from the wisdom of the EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) approach and will help you and your partner understand why even small arguments can escalate so quickly. You will gain insight into the needs that drive your negative cycle along with strategies to escape these rigid patterns that keep you and your partner stuck in conflict and disconnection. The EFT Communication Assessment is psychoeducational but it can offer you and your partner insights into your relationship even without additional services. It can also serve as a foundational step for starting Couple's Therapy. It is equally appropriate for couples in current relationship distress and couples seeking to prevent future distress.
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The Relationship Checkup is a way to assess the health of your relationship, similar to an annual physical. It includes a comprehensive online assessment based on over 40 years of research by Dr. John Gottman – one of the leading researchers in the couple’s therapy field. Results are confidential, fully HIPAA compliant, and only your clinician will have access to your results. Once you complete the assessment, your clinician will walk you through your strengths, areas for growth, and strategies to help you and your partner become relationship "masters." You will also receive structured activities and resources to strengthen your communication and the quality of your relationship based on your results. The Relationship Checkup is a valuable resource for both couples in distress and those looking to strengthen their relationship as a preventative measure. The Relationship Checkup can be added to existing services or as a stand-alone package.
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- Custom Intensive Programs based on one or both of the two most popular, research based approaches to couple's therapy - Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method.
- Private Online Premarital Counseling Programs help couples better understand one another, deepen their connection, and offer guidance and support to discuss important topics in preparation for marriage. Additional resources and exercises are provided to help you and your partner to continue to enhance your relationship even after the workshop ends. Online Premarital Counseling Programs are available in private and group formats.
- Private Online Hold Me Tight® Workshops based on research by Dr. Susan Johnson, who developed Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT has been validated by numerous studies showing consistently positive outcomes with 90% reporting significant improvements in their relationship. The workshop includes structured exercises with personal one-on-one guidance from Dr. Bordieri, information about healthy relationships, and handouts. Online Hold Me Tight® groups are also available: go to OnlineHoldMeTight.com
- Private Relationship Enhancement & Bipolar Symptom Management Program for Couples integrates information about bipolar disorder and collaborative symptom management with relationship enhancement skills and activities, including select exercises from the Hold Me Tight® Workshop (developed by EFT Founder, Dr. Susan Johnson) and adapted by Dr. Bordieri specifically for couples with a bipolar diagnosed partner. Group relationship enhancement programs, support groups and free workshops are also available, for more information on services for couples with a bipolar diagnosed partner go to www.BipolarCouples.com
Core Relationship Skills for Couples
This workshop series will support you and your partner to develop insight into your needs and communication styles, teach you strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution, and help you to build and practice new skills for communication and relationship maintenance. Workshops will be facilitated by Dr. Bordieri assisted by Julian Ramis. The series includes 6 workshops, each one drawing from the “best of” insights and skills from the two most popular, research-based approaches to couple's therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. Recordings of the material presented, and handouts will be available to registered participants for 60 days after each workshop.
You can register for the whole series at a discounted rate or for individual workshops based on your needs.
Couples who register for the full workshop series will receive access to the recordings for both the EFT and Gottman Method introductions as well as 90-minutes of private coaching with Julian Ramis to fine tune and practice the skills they are learning. These 90-minutes can be scheduled as one extended session, two 45-minute sessions or three 30-minute sessions. Upgrade options are also available for private coaching with Dr. Bordieri.
You can register for the whole series at a discounted rate or for individual workshops based on your needs.
Couples who register for the full workshop series will receive access to the recordings for both the EFT and Gottman Method introductions as well as 90-minutes of private coaching with Julian Ramis to fine tune and practice the skills they are learning. These 90-minutes can be scheduled as one extended session, two 45-minute sessions or three 30-minute sessions. Upgrade options are also available for private coaching with Dr. Bordieri.
Workshop Dates & Topics to be Covered
Click on the links below for more information or to register for individual workshops in the series.
- April 23rd: EFT Negative Communication Cycle Tracking (2 hours) from 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
- April 30th: Revisiting & Repairing Conflict (1.5 hours) from 6pm to 7:30pm EST
- May 7th: Strategies for De-Escalating Conflict (1.5 hours) 6pm to 7:30pm EST
- May 21st: Compromise & Getting Unstuck from Recurring Conflict (1.5 hours) 6pm to 7:30pm EST
- June 4th: Building Trust, Forgiveness, & Effective Apologies (2 hours) from 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
- June 11th: Enhancing Emotional, Physical & Sexual Intimacy (1.5 hours) from 6pm to 7:30pm EST