Sano Counseling Announces New Couples Weekend Workshop

At Sano Counseling, we believe that meaningful relationships require intention, care, and ongoing support. 

That’s why we’re excited to announce our newest offering: the Couples Weekend Workshop, an immersive two-day experience designed to help partners reconnect, strengthen communication, and grow closer—emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Whether you’re facing challenges in your relationship or simply want to reinforce your bond, this workshop is for you. 

Backed by the evidence-based Gottman Method and led by experienced clinicians, our weekend intensive gives couples the tools, insights, and safe space to build a stronger partnership.

Why We’re Launching the Couples Weekend Workshop

Over the years, we’ve worked with hundreds of couples navigating relationship difficulties—from communication breakdowns and parenting stress to infidelity, intimacy struggles, and trust issues. 

Many share the same desire: to feel truly heard, supported, and emotionally safe with their partner again.

But we also know that not everyone is ready—or able—to commit to weekly therapy sessions right away. Some need a jumpstart. Others want a space to focus deeply, without the interruptions of everyday life. 

That’s why we created this weekend workshop.

It’s a structured, hands-on, and deeply impactful program designed to accelerate healing and spark meaningful change.

What You Can Expect from the Workshop

Our Couples Weekend Workshop combines research-backed relationship tools, guided practice, and private reflection time. 

The curriculum is rooted in the Gottman Method, one of the most respected approaches to relationship therapy, known for its emphasis on emotional attunement, trust-building, and positive conflict resolution.

Over the course of the weekend, couples will:

  • Rebuild emotional connection by identifying and removing barriers to intimacy
  • Learn communication techniques that foster openness and empathy
  • Practice managing conflict in a way that reduces blame and resentment
  • Explore shared values and dreams to reignite partnership purpose
  • Create an action plan for sustaining growth and connection beyond the workshop

You won’t be put on the spot. You won’t be asked to share personal stories in front of a group. This is a confidential and supportive environment where you and your partner work together, guided by our expert facilitator.

Workshop Details

  • Dates: August 2–3, 2025 & October 11–12, 2025
  • Time Commitment: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with lunch break)
  • Location: Provided via email upon confirmed registration
  • Cost: Reserve your spot for $850 per couple
  • Registration: Spaces are limited to maintain a focused, quality experience. Register now online

Your Registration Includes

With the purchase of your couples’ registration,  you will receive:

  • Full 2-day Gottman-based workshop
  • Take-home workbooks and materials
  • Refreshments and meals on both days
  • Private, peaceful setting in Irvine, close to SNA airport and the beach
  • Support from licensed therapists throughout

Your Weekend Schedule

Your Couples Weekend Workshop schedule will include:

Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Rebuilding Fondness and Admiration
  • Gottman Foundations
  • Love Maps and Emotional Bids
  • Conflict Resolution Tools

Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Closing and Take-Home Resources
  • Deepening Connection
  • Shared Meaning Exercises
  • Personalized Feedback

Is This Workshop Right for You?

This workshop is designed for committed couples at any stage of their relationship—married, dating, cohabitating, or engaged. 

Whether you’ve been together for two years or two decades, this experience can help you:

  • Repair communication patterns that cause repeated arguments
  • Rebuild trust after emotional or relational breaches
  • Deepen intimacy and emotional vulnerability
  • Clarify future goals and align your vision as a couple
  • Move from resentment and silence to compassion and understanding

This is not a crisis intervention model but an opportunity to build connection before deeper issues take root.

What Past Participants Are Saying

““It felt like a mini retreat. We came in tense and left reconnected.”

— Daniel & Maria, Newport Beach

“The Gottman exercises were eye-opening. We left with real tools we use every day.”

— Chris & Laura, Irvine

Why Invest in Your Relationship?

It’s easy to put relationships on the back burner. Work, family, and daily demands can push meaningful connection aside. 

But a strong partnership is the foundation of emotional well-being—not just for you, but for your children, your mental health, and your overall life satisfaction.

This workshop isn’t just an event. It’s an investment in your shared future.

Reserve Your Spot

Ready to reconnect? We’d love to welcome you and your partner to our upcoming Couples Weekend Workshop in Long Beach.

Spots are intentionally limited to preserve the intimate, focused atmosphere that makes this workshop so impactful. We encourage you to reserve early to secure your space.

Let’s rediscover what makes your relationship worth fighting for—together.