Months worth of focused work in a few days.

-Working on impasses in marital therapy.

-Seeking stability in times of crisis.

-Finding some clarity on frustrating patterns of communication.

-Addressing barriers of relational disconnection and emotional isolation.

-Deliberately focused work with two highly trained therapists over two days.

-An approach tailored to you and your partner.

-It can accelerate the work you are going to do or are already doing or are going to do with a therapist.

Two therapists trained in Emotionally Focused Couples will conduct your intensive. EFCT is the most researched and proven model for couples therapy. James was selected by Sue Johnson, the founder of EFT and a world-renowned researcher on adult romantic relationships, to train other therapists worldwide in this treatment modality. EFT is grounded in attachment theory, which suggests that humans have an innate need for emotional connection and security in their relationships. EFT is known for promoting lasting positive changes in couples' relationships. By emphasizing emotional connection and responsiveness, it seeks to create a secure base for partners to navigate the complexities of their relationship.

Pre-intensive Sessions (2 Hours): Before the intensive, we must schedule online sessions to see each partner separately.

Plan for the Intensive (13 Hours): Intensives are scheduled over the two days; you will follow this general schedule.

Day 1: Morning Session: 9 am – 12 pm (20 min breaks, and as needed); Lunch: 12 pm – 1 pm; Afternoon Session: 1 pm – 4 pm (20 min breaks, and as required)

Day 2: Morning Session: 9 am – 12 pm (20 min breaks, and as needed); Lunch: 12 pm – 1pm; Afternoon Session: 1 pm – 4 pm (20 min breaks, and as required); Wrap-up & Plan 4 pm – 5 pm (talk about the ongoing plan for growth and follow-up care)

Total: 15 hours of intensive work!

For couples in crisis, we recommend that a marriage intensive be used with ongoing therapy. Your relational struggles may not be resolved entirely during the intensive. Still, the intensive can help stabilize couples in crisis and provide clarity when you have tried all you can.

Dr. Hawkins is a Certified Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). He is a sought-after trainer and speaker on healing relational distress.

James is passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, and communities in relational distress. He has been practicing therapy since 2010. Currently, he serves as a clinical coordinator at The Joshua Center. James is a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor.

James is the founder of Healing Conversations and co-host of three training platforms – The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy podcast, The Leading Edge: Transforming your Leadership Through Attachment Science, and an internet-based training site for therapists called www.successinvulnerability.com.

jamesh@thejoshuacenter.com

Megan is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Community Counselor and has been practicing counseling for over ten years. She is excited and compassionate for people inside and outside the counseling office. Megan considers it a privilege to sit with people in difficult places.

Megan is a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. This model embraces people where they are while also creating change to the unhelpful cycles we find ourselves stuck in. Megan’s extensive training has prepared her to work with couples, families, and individuals, helping facilitate change, healing, and growth.

When not working, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys- going to football games, canoeing, and exploring outside.

mjones@thejoshuacenter.com

Nicola approaches her work believing that each person has value and is worthy of dignity. She leans towards a client-centered approach, using emotion focus and attachment as key elements to weave together the fabric of her time together with those she works with.

She has specific training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy for couples. She continues to seek growth in this area and apply it to working with women and family issues and concerns. Having experience working with couples, individuals, and teens since 2021, she’s open to meeting people in their unique stages of development.

Cross-cultural adoption and third-culture concerns are Nicola's passions. Having lived multiculturally, including immigration issues, she is aware of the unique intricacies of dealing with the concerns that come into view.

She believes in paying attention to one’s whole sense of self—body, spirituality, family, and community—as these all inform the belief of how you are to be. In joining you in your process, she encourages you to know that awareness helps to shine a light on your next decision/direction.

Curious at heart, Nicola enjoys new ideas, things, and experiences.

nicola@thejoshuacenter.com