Couples in Recovery Workshops

Have Each Other’s Backs Again! Couples in Recovery Workshop

What: Interactive workshop supporting couples in recovery to heal, reconnect, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship by learning and practicing research-based healthy relationship skills.

Whether your relationship is in crisis or robust, couples can always hone their relationship skills and benefit from reflecting with other like-minded couples about what it means to be a couple in recovery, and decide as a couple, your unique vision for your relationship.

When: Sunday, April 14, 2019; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: Denver Family Therapy Center, 4891 Independence St., Ste 165, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Why: Divorce rates are 4-7 times higher for couples with addiction issues. Therefore, Dr. Robert Navarra (with the Gottman Institute) recommends that earlier couples work is necessary in contrast to the old model, which was “stabilize the recovery so couples conflict doesn’t upset the recovery”. Current research shows instead that “Relationship satisfaction contributes to recovery!”

Cost: $250 per couple for an 8-hour workshop, lunch, and materials.

Save Your Spot for the Workshop

Do you value your most significant relationship and your recovery? If so, register now for the Have Each Other’s Backs Again workshop.




Hone Your Relationship Skills: Aftercare Program Presentation

What: Interactive presentation to increase Aftercare and Alumni clients’ confidence and skills in creating a long-lasting, fulfilling intimate relationship

When: Monday-Friday; 90 minutes

Where: Addiction Treatment Centers

Why: Recovery is a time to positively transform all areas of your life (emotional, physical, spiritual, social, etc.), yet few addictions treatment programs are able to provide education and therapy on the topic of healthy intimate relationship skills.

Also, current research by The Gottman Institute (2016) demonstrates the correlation between the health of the couple relationship and successful individual recoveries.

Cost: Free

Rebuilding Trust Workshop

What: Interactive presentation to inform and support Aftercare and Alumni Clients to develop evidenced-based knowledge and skills in rebuilding trust in all of their relationships (including trusting oneself). This information can apply to past (ex. family of origin) and present relationships, and empower individuals to be more conscious in cultivating trusting relationships in the future.

When: Monday-Friday 90 minutes

Where: Addiction Treatment Centers

Why:  “Trust issues” are one of the greatest problems identified by couples and families affected by addiction. People in early recovery often ask, “When will my family (friends, boss, etc.) trust me again?!” This workshop was developed to provide healing, guidance and empowerment to all individuals open and willing to learn how trust is formed, what causes betrayal, and how to rebuild the trust they wish to restore in their relationships.

Cost: Free

Have Your Partner's Back and Heart

Individuals in recovery deserve to have a partner by their side with whom they can enjoy their recovery journey, and their significant others deserve healing, trust restored, and a mutually loving and secure relationship as well. By changing your relationship, you give your children the best gift ever: a model for a healthy, long-lasting, fulfilling intimate relationship!

We learned how to rebuild trust

“We learned how to rebuild trust and find ways to build a stronger foundation after the devastation active alcoholism and porn addiction has caused in our marriage.”

You’re not alone

“Marriage is hard work whether or not you’re in treatment. You’re not alone. There is support.”

My partner and I wanted to strengthen our relationship

“This was my first couples workshop and I really enjoyed it because my partner and I wanted to strengthen our relationship and this was just the beginning.”

Keeping the Spark Alive!

A workshop for Parents of Young Children

What: Pass down the greatest gift to your children (next to unconditional love)- a model for a loving and healthy intimate relationship!
In this workshop, you will:
– strengthen your connection with your partner through hands-on exercises
– improve your ability to effectively communicate and skillfully resolve conflict
– create a plan to balance family time and intimate time with your partner
– become an expert on what makes your partner feel safe, secure, loved, & vibrant
– reconcile contradictory longings, ex. structure and adventure

When: Friday, March 8, 2019; 6:00-8:30 PM

Where: Lutheran Medical Center, Main Hospital Building, 8300 W. 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (Women’s Education Center Classrooms- 2N)

Logistics: You are welcome to bring your baby or honor your couple time.

Why: “It is not children who extinguish the flame of desire, but adults who fail to keep the spark alive.” (Esther Perel) We reap what we sow. Parents today read several books, take numerous classes, and spend an extraordinary amount of time parenting because we love our children and want to be the best parents possible. Imagine how amazing your marriage could be if you invested the same amount of time, money, and resources!

Cost: $50 per couple (credit card or cash at the door & Paypal link coming soon)

Emotional Wellness in Motherhood at the “Connecting Mamas”  Educational & Support Group

Open to all mamas of babies 0 to 1 year old

What: Coping with baby blues, preventing & healing from post-partum anxiety & depression, & thriving in new motherhood!

When: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 10:45-11:45 AM

Where: Lutheran Medical Center Womens Education Center Classrooms
8300 West 38th Avenue (Main Hospital – Entrance #2)
2nd Floor North, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Cost: FREE, no registration required

Details: Free valet parking

Breastfeeding support group beforehand beginning at 9am (Drop in any time!)