Strengthen Your Relationship: 6-Week Couples Group Therapy Program
Event Description:
Each 2-hour session includes:
Psychoeducation on relationship science and theory
Experiential exercises you'll practice during the session
Structured couple dialogues in a supportive group environment
Homework assignments to deepen learning between sessions
Group discussion with other couples facing similar challenges
Research-based assessments to understand your unique dynamics
You'll work directly with your partner during exercises while benefiting from the wisdom and support of other couples in the group. All sharing is voluntary, and confidentiality is strictly maintained.
Note: This is a psychoeducational group, not a substitute for couples therapy.
Target Audience:
This group is designed for couples who:
Want to strengthen an already good relationship
Are experiencing communication difficulties or recurring conflicts
Feel emotionally disconnected and want to rebuild intimacy
Are navigating life transitions or major stressors together
Want to understand deeper patterns affecting their partnership
Are committed to personal and relational growth
Dates & Times:
Week 1: Sunday, November 9th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Week 2: Sunday, November 16th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Week 3: Sunday, November 23rd from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Week 4: Sunday, November 30th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Week 5: Sunday, December 7th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Week 6: Sunday, December 14th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location:
Fortis Overland Park Location
7133 W 95th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
Pricing:
$30 per couple for the entire 6 week series, due upon registration
Facilitator Information:
This group will be led by Megan Gallagher and Tommy Wilson, student therapists, under supervision of Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists and AAMFT Approved Supervisors or AAMFT Supervisor Candidates at Friends University.
Week 3: Emotional Regulation & Healing
Session Focus:
Self-soothing and creating reparative experiences
Session Purpose:
Develop emotional regulation skills that enable deeper connection
Session Objectives:
Participants will:
Implement flooding protocol
Strengthen fondness system
Understand childhood adaptations
Assess relationship accessibility, responsiveness, and engagement