What’s Your Pleasure? Exploring Deeper Intimacy and Connection in Couples Intensives

Our next two Intensives are scheduled June 1st & 8th and July 13th & 20th!

At Dalliance Sexual Wellness Collective, we believe that sexuality is a fundamental and essential aspect of being human and we recognize the importance of sexual intimacy in relationships. Our Sexual Enhancement for Couples Intensive (SECS) offers a unique opportunity for couples to deepen their connection, explore their desires, and enhance their sexual satisfaction in a safe, supportive, and guided environment. Part of the Intensive includes psychoeducation & discussion, which is done as a group with the other couples attending. The rest of the Intensive is made up of breakout sessions/activities/stations that are done with your partner and a therapist/facilitator in your own separate space. Our Intensives run on 2 back to back Saturdays, instead of one whole weekend.

Deepening Emotional Bonds: Pleasure and Intimacy-Based Therapy for Couples

Prioritizing Intimacy and Pleasure in Relationships

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a highly effective approach for couples intensives that focuses on building strong emotional bonds between partners. By prioritizing intimate pleasure and fostering a deeper sense of connection, EFT helps couples reignite the spark and maintain a loving, satisfying relationship. This evidence-based approach, grounded in attachment theory, guides couples to express their needs, desires, and vulnerabilities in a safe, supportive environment.

At Dalliance, we also incorporate playfulness and fun into conversations. Often, communication about sex and intimacy becomes a burden, full of feelings of pressure to perform, and can become a heavy and conflict-filled topic. Our Intensives help clients incorporate play and positive feelings back into the relationship. The goals of sex move from talking about desire and frequency of sex to prioritizing pleasure and connection, which should be the goals of every sexual experience.

Professional facilitators
Interactive and experiential learning
Focused on pleasure, personal growth & empowerment

What is SECS?

Our Intensive is an immersive and specialized therapeutic experience designed specifically for couples seeking to enrich their sexual relationship. Over the course of two back to back Saturdays, couples engage in a series of structured sessions, activities, and discussions aimed at enhancing intimacy, communication, and sexual fulfillment. Our Intensive is designed to address a wide range of issues related to sexuality, intimacy, and sexual health. It provides individuals and couples with the opportunity to engage in focused and comprehensive therapy aimed at improving sexual satisfaction and overall quality of life.

Expert Facilitation: Our experienced therapists specialize in couples and sex therapy, providing expert facilitation and guidance throughout the intensive.
Safe and Confidential Environment: We create a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where couples can openly explore their sexual desires, concerns, and challenges.
Tailored Curriculum: The intensive is tailored to address the unique needs, goals, and dynamics of each participating couple.
Focused Attention: Unlike traditional therapy formats, the intensive allows couples to dedicate uninterrupted time and attention to their relationship and sexual well-being.
Practical Tools and Strategies: Couples learn practical communication skills, intimacy-building exercises, and sexual techniques to apply in their relationship beyond the intensive.
Evidence-Informed Interventions: We utilize a variety of techniques and interventions to help individuals and couples overcome obstacles, improve communication, and enhance sexual intimacy.
During the Couples Sexuality Intensive, couples can expect:
Structured Sessions: Engage in structured therapy sessions facilitated by experienced therapists, focusing on topics such as communication, desire, fantasy, and sexual exploration.
Experiential Activities: Participate in experiential exercises and activities designed to deepen emotional connection, trust, and intimacy with your partner.
Communication Enhancement: Learn effective communication strategies to express desires, boundaries, and concerns in a respectful and constructive manner.
Exploration and Education: Gain a deeper understanding of your own sexuality, desires, boundaries, and preferences through guided exploration and education.
Addressing Sexual Concerns: Receive support and guidance in addressing sexual concerns such as desire discrepancies, erectile dysfunction, orgasm difficulties, pain during intercourse, and more.
Healthy Sexuality Practices: Learn about healthy sexuality practices, sexual health, safer sex, and consent to promote overall well-being and satisfaction.
Individualized Support: Receive personalized guidance, feedback, and support from our therapists tailored to your unique relationship dynamics and goals.
Our Sexuality Enhancement Couples Intensive may be beneficial if you are experiencing:
• Communication barriers related to sexual intimacy
• Sexual dissatisfaction or disconnect in your relationship
• Difficulty expressing sexual desires and preferences
• Desire discrepancies or mismatched libidos
• Relationship challenges impacting sexual fulfillment
• Sexual performance anxiety or concerns

The Comprehensive Impact of Couple's Therapy on Emotional Wellness

Investing in a couples intensive is a powerful way to prioritize your relationship and emotional well-being. By dedicating concentrated time and effort to enhancing your relationship bond, you can experience profound growth and healing as individuals and as a couple. Intensive therapy for relationships provide the opportunity to address long-standing issues, break negative patterns, and develop new skills for communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy. The comprehensive approach of couple intensives promotes lasting positive changes that positively impact all aspects of your lives together.
Evidence and Research Behind Successful Couples Therapy

Couples intensives at Dalliance Sexual Wellness Collective draw upon a range of evidence-informed psychotherapy approaches, including EFT, The Gottman Method, Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Systemic Sex Therapy. Extensive research supports the efficacy of these modalities in improving relationship satisfaction, emotional attunement, and overall well-being for couples from diverse sexual backgrounds. By integrating these proven techniques, our skilled facilitators tailor each Intensive to meet the unique needs and goals of each relationship.
Effective Strategies for Improving Communication and Resolving Conflicts

Open, honest communication forms the foundation of healthy, vibrant relationships. During your couples intensive, you'll learn and practice powerful tools for expressing thoughts and feelings constructively, listening with empathy, and working together to find mutually satisfying solutions to conflicts. Enhance your ability to discuss challenging topics, such as money, parenting, intimacy, and differing needs or expectations. Strengthen your friendship and deepen your understanding of one another through guided exercises and real-time feedback.
Adapting Therapy to Meet Diverse Needs of Couples

Every relationship is unique, shaped by the personalities, experiences, and values of each partner. Couples intensives at Dalliance Sexual Wellness Collective are designed to be inclusive and affirming of all forms of love, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, or age. Whether you're newlyweds, longtime partners, or somewhere in between, intensive therapy can help you navigate the joys and challenges of your shared journey with greater ease and fulfillment. We welcome couples in all stages of life, from building a strong foundation to rekindling connection. We also welcome relationships navigating alternative lifestyles and all relationship structures.

Ready to invest in the health and happiness of your relationship?

Contact us today to learn more about our Sexuality Enhancement for Couples Weekend Intensive and reserve your spot for this upcoming session! Intensives run one weekend a month. If you are unable to sign up for April, let us know and we are happy to schedule you for an upcoming weekend!

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questions to ask

A couples intensive may be a good fit for your relationship if you ask the following questions

Why isn’t sex working for us?
Is there education we can have and learn to increase sexual knowledge and energy in our relationship?
How can we discuss initiating and refusing sex more gently and compassionately?
How do we identify emotional or relational wounds that might be keeping us from experiencing sexual desire and pleasure?
Are we compatible sexually?
We never seem to be on the same page with sex; is there a fix for this?
I’m not sure how to talk to my partner what I like and don’t like; can you help us with this?
How can we feel comfortable with sex when we never talk about it?
We only talk about sex when we’re fighting about it; how can we make sex more fun and engaging and playful?
My partner wants to schedule sex, but that sounds boring to me; how do we keep sex interesting and exciting?

This is a sexuality and relationship intensive for couples and is talk therapy only. No nudity is expected or allowed. You will never be asked to be sexual in front of your professional sex therapist.

Cultivating Intimacy: Workshops for Lasting Connection

In addition to personalized intensive therapy, Dalliance Sexual Wellness Collective offers a selection of workshops and marathon sessions for couples seeking to cultivate deeper intimacy, improve communication, and maintain a thriving sexual connection. These programs provide a fun, engaging opportunity to dedicate focused attention to your relationship in a supportive group environment. Gain fresh insights, learn new skills, and enjoy dedicated quality time with your partner as you invest a more satisfying and fulfilling relationship

Pricing and Scheduling

Please contact us for pricing and scheduling, which will depend on the program created for your relationship. Intensives include 3 parts: a 60-minute intake session so your therapist can create a unique program tailored to your relationship; a two day, 14 hour intensive session(s); and a 90-minute follow up session to evaluate the maintenance schedule for growth and progress.

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