It is Relational Life Therapy (Terry Real) delivered in a long block—usually a half day, full day, or 2–3 days—instead of 50 minutes a week.

The therapist names the pattern, challenges grandiosity and shutdown, and does not just referee the same fight. The goal is character change and a more equal, intimate relationship—not only “better communication.”

Description text Wake-up (see the dance you are in), trauma/family-of-origin work with the partner present, then skills and a plan you can use at home.goes here

One couple, one therapist. Pre-calls or questionnaires first; breaks built in; often 1–2 follow-up sessions after so the intensive does not evaporate.

Typical fit: brink-of-split, affair aftermath, roommate marriage, or weekly therapy that has stalled. Not a first step if there is active violence, untreated addiction, or an undisclosed affair.

Usually cash/HSA, often in the range of about $1,000–$2,000 for a day and $4,000–$6,000+ for a multi-day intensive—priced as months of weekly work done in one stretch, not as a guaranteed save-the-marriage package.