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Marriage Intensives

Four Days of Focused Marriage Therapy To Strengthen, Support and Heal Your Marriage

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What are Marriage Intensives?

Marriage Intensives are four-day, small-group counseling experiences that help you and your spouse get below the surface of what’s really going on in your relationship to build a stronger marriage. With the guidance of a Christian, licensed therapist, you’ll receive personalized support that speaks directly to your unique situation, whether you’re working through long‑term conflict, rebuilding trust after betrayal, feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, or simply wanting to invest and strengthen your marriage.

Marriage Intensives are located at WinShape Retreat on the campus of Berry College in Rome, GA.

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Who are Marriage Intensives for?

Couples attend Marriage Intensives for all kinds of reasons. If even one of the situations below hits home for you, an Intensive may be a good fit.

Couples in Crisis

You’re working through the impact of betrayal, emotional or physical infidelity, broken trust, or past hurts.

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You’ve considered divorce or have serious doubts about the future of your marriage.

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You feel stuck in long‑term conflict that keeps circling back without resolution.

You’re carrying unresolved tension, resentment, or emotional distance.

Couples Looking to Grow

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You want to invest in a healthier, stronger foundation for the future.

You want to build better communication habits and stay connected during hard seasons.

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You want focused time to work on your relationship without everyday distractions.

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You’re walking through a stressful season that’s putting strain on your relationship (work pressure, parenting challenges, health issues, or major life transitions).

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Why Should I Attend a Marriage Intensive?

Work, kids’ busy schedules, and everyday responsibilities stack up, and over time that pressure can create distance, misunderstandings, and patterns you never meant to fall into. A Marriage Intensive creates space to clear away those distractions and truly focus on each other. Whether you’re navigating deep hurt, long‑term conflict, or just looking to grow into a stronger marriage, an Intensive gives you the time and guidance to make meaningful, lasting progress.

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How Do I Register for a Marriage Intensive?

Choose Your Counseling Partner

WinShape hosts all marriage intensives, but the counseling is done by one of our counseling partners. Each partner brings its own approach, and you’re free to choose the organization that feels like the best fit for your marriage.

Select Your Dates

Once you’ve chosen a counseling partner, review the intensive schedule and identify a few intensive dates that you and your spouse are able to attend.

Confirm Your Spot

Contact the counseling partner directly. They’ll guide you through their process and handle registration, payment, and all remaining details.

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A Safe Place to Focus on Your Marriage

Marriage Intensives offer a calm, distraction-free environment where you and your spouse can slow down, breathe, and dig into what matters most. No judgment. No outside noise. Just space to be honest, heard, and guided by a counselor who’s trained to walk with you through challenges.

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Check out our schedule below. Click any highlighted date on the calendar to view available ministries and registration details.

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Who Leads Marriage Intensives?

Marriage Intensives at WinShape Retreat are led by intensive ministries Spring Life Counseling, Windward Reach, and The Hideaway Experience—non-profit, Christian counseling organizations with a heart for helping couples heal and grow. With years of experience guiding couples through in-office intensives and intensive retreats, both organizations bring compassionate, Christ-centered care to couples in need.

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WinShape Marriage hosts intensives for Springlife Counseling, Windward Reach, and The Hideaway Experience. To take the next step, reach out to these organizations and determine which is the best fit for you and your spouse.

Spring Life Counseling
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Spring Life Counseling

  • Four-day group intensives
  • Led by 2 licensed therapists
  • Break out of old cycles and find better ways to connect
  • Limited to 3-4 couples per group
  • Requires 8-12 hours of preparatory counseling
Phone: (678) 653-3272
Email: intensive@springlife.org
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Windward Reach Counseling
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Windward Reach

  • Four-day group intensives and three-day private intensives
  • Led by 2 licensed therapists
  • Specialized support for trauma, infidelity, separation, conflict, and grief
  • Group intensives limited to 4 couples per group
  • Includes one-on-one time with a therapist
Phone: (678) 426-6183
Email: info@windwardreach.org
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The Hideaway Experience
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The Hideaway Experience

  • Four days extensive couples therapy
  • 30+ hours of therapy
  • Two licensed therapists
  • Limited to four couples per intensive
  • Life-changing hope for your marriage
Phone: (806) 738-4677
Email: info@thehideawayexperience.com
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Marriage Intensive?

A Marriage Intensive is a focused, multi‑day counseling experience designed to help couples address the deeper issues in their marriage in a safe, guided environment. Rather than meeting for weekly sessions over many months, intensives allow couples to make meaningful progress in a shorter amount of time with trained, Christian counselors.

How is an intensive different from marriage counseling?

Traditional marriage counseling often happens one hour at a time over many weeks or months. A Marriage Intensive provides extended, uninterrupted time to work through challenges, helping couples move more deeply and intentionally through key issues. Many couples find this format especially helpful when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps.

How is an intensive different from a Marriage Retreat?

Marriage Retreats are lighthearted weekend getaways with speaker led sessions to a group of around 80 couples. Marriage Intensives smaller, small group based, hand-on counseling experiences designed for couples who need deeper, more focused care—especially when significant conflict, pain, or crisis is present. Both experiences are important, but they serve different seasons and needs.

Do we need to be in crisis to attend?

No. While many couples seek intensives during a crisis, others choose an intensive as a proactive step to re-strengthen the foundation of your marriage.

What if only one spouse is fully on board?

It’s common for couples to start this process at different levels of readiness. Our counseling partners are trained to meet couples where they are and talk them through any hesitations, uncertainty, or doubts about the experience. If your spouse has doubts about Marriage Intensives, connecting with one of our counseling partners is a great first step.

What typically happens during a Marriage Intensive?

Each intensive experience is guided by a licensed counselor or counseling team. While formats vary by partner, most intensives include:
  • Extended counseling sessions
  • Individual and joint conversations
  • Time for reflection and processing
  • Tools and insights tailored to your marriage
Your specific schedule will be shaped by the counseling partner you choose.

How much does a Marriage Intensive cost?

Costs vary based on the counseling partner, length of the intensive, and location. While prices differ, many partners can provide clear expectations up front so you can make an informed decision before booking.