Are You Struggling In Your Marriage?

Learn Skills To Break Your Negative Cycles

Create Positive Changes In Your Relationship

Rekindle Your Love, Like, And Lust As A Couple

Repair your marriage during your private couples retreat with Dr David Helfand

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Private Couples' Retreat

Learn how to improve your relationship during a 1 to 3 day virtual retreat with Dr Helfand that is better than 6 months of ongoing therapy

Every retreat is private for one couple at a time, and each day goes from 10am until 1pm. Marriage retreats are generally held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

On the first day, we will start by discussing what makes marriages fulfilling and long lasting. I will then learn about each individual and your relationship in general. We will then evaluate why your relationship is stuck in a negative cycle and how to break out of it. The rest of the day is spent practicing the skills you need to make positive changes.

Retreats that are 2 or 3 days long allow you to better understand your emotional triggers and how to use those to build greater intimacy and connection.

The final phase of every marriage retreat includes a summary of topics and recommendations for aftercare for both individuals and the couple.

Relaxation & Relationship Psychologist

My training in neuroscience, psychology, relationship skills, sex therapy, meditation, and yoga, allows me to quickly identify why people are caught in negative cycles and then teach them skills to create positive changes.

I became a psychologist to teach people how to have a peaceful and fulfilling life. I was a social worker for about 5 years during which time I also studied Neurofeedback and Kripalu Yoga. After receiving my Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Vermont, I moved to Massachusetts to further develop my career. Around this time I started Conscious Being Yoga, LLC and taught private yoga lessons and retreats in people’s homes and offices.

I went on to study Clinical Psychology at William James College where I received my Doctorate in 2015. I immediately started applying my knowledge of neuroscience and behavioral medicine to help people balance their nervous systems and find peace. I soon realized that the root of many clients’ suffering were their relationship struggles. I had to address those issues to truly help them.

I began working with couples in therapy and brain training shortly after finishing my doctoral studies. I soon found that the 45-minute session format was not optimal for achieving the kind of results my clients expected. I transitioned to offering retreats and have found couples are much more satisfied with the outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each day of the retreat generally starts at 10am with a discussion on what makes intimate relationships work. We will then discuss each person’s individual history, the history of the relationship, and identify potential triggers and other negative cycles. I will then teach you healthy communication skills and the rest of the retreat is about both of you using those skills to heal old wounds and move forward more positively.

It depends on your crisis level, schedule, and budget. The 3-day retreat is best for couples who are in a moderate to severe crisis and experiencing a significant break in trust such as an affair.

The 2-Day retreat is for couples who have mild to moderate conflict and want to improve communication and intimacy with plenty of expert coaching and guidance.

The 1-Day retreat is an affordable 3-hour couples workshop to jumpstart the learning process and practice communication skills. This is ideal for premarital and newlywed couples who want to be proactive about honoring their vows or other couples who want to strengthen their physical and emotional connection with each other.

Break Your Negative Cycle

Start Making Positive Changes

If you break a circle anywhere, it is no longer a circle.
My job is to identify the negative patterns in your relationship, teach you how to break them, and help you create positive change

Marriage Require Skills

Virtual Private Couples' Workshops

Committed relationships are hard work and many couples are caught in negative cycles of poor communication and interactions

Crisis Retreat

If your relationship or marriage is in crisis, it is time to learn how to rebuild trust, connect with your spouse, and improve your like, love, and lust for each other.

Prevention Retreat

Do you want your happily ever after? Premarital and newlywed couples are rarely taught how to maintain a fulfilling and vibrant marriage. Learn the skills you need to truly honor your vows.

The Neuroscience of Marriage

One secret to a happy marriage is that both people make each other feel good on a cellular level. I can help you identify the neurological reasons you are struggling to connect with your spouse, and most importantly how to retrain your brain for love and compassion using simple yet profound skills and techniques.

Positive Change Is Possible

"My husband and I got more done in 3 sessions with Dr H than in several years of therapy with multiple therapists."

Maria

Massachusetts

"Your work with us has done wonders, and I am so grateful. Thank you!”

Carol

Vermont

"I just wanted to say thanks for the good session today. It's great to have the practical exercise. Looking forward to using it."

Fran

Florida

"After just one neurofeedback session my wife said I was a changed man. I was more pleasant, had more energy, and I slept great that night."

Mark

Massachusetts

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Are You Struggling In Your Marriage?

Learn Skills To Break Your Negative Cycles

Create Positive Changes In Your Relationship

Rekindle Your Love, Like, And Lust As A Couple

Are You Dealing With...

I Can Help You...

Private Couples' Retreat

Relaxation & Relationship Psychologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Break Your Negative Cycle

Start Making Positive Changes

Marriage Require Skills

Virtual Private Couples' Workshops

Crisis Retreat

Prevention Retreat

The Neuroscience of Marriage

Positive Change Is Possible

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