Couples Retreats: Not Just for Couples

You and your partner are in an okay place, but you’d like to connect just a bit more. Since therapy doesn’t seem to be needed, you think a couples retreat would be just the thing. Except….your partner wont’ go!

So pop quiz, hotshot…you want to learn more about relationships but your partner won’t go. What do you do? What do you do? (See what we did there!)

You may believe the common misconception that couples workshops are only for couples to attend. However, this is the complete opposite of the truth. One partner can attend a workshop! In addition, there are benefits to single people attending a couples workshop as well. So you don’t even need to be in a relationship to attend.

With this being said, being open minded toward couples workshops could help you in picking up some valuable lessons along the way. You shouldn’t rule out the idea of one of these workshops for the mere fact of your partner not wanting to go or not being in a relationship.

Attending a couples workshop as a single person is an occurrence that should be normalized and accepted. You can learn some important things about relationships and how to have a healthy one by participating in these workshops, whether you are single or in a relationship. 

You Might Feel Nervous To Attend A Couples Retreat on Your Own

Many believe that single people have no relationship struggles that they have to work through. In fact, you may be one of these people. However, singles have many different problems when it comes to dating and relationships. Just as couples have their ups and downs, single people struggle with relationships in their own ways.

One issue that occurs to many singles as they venture into a relationship is getting into an unhealthy one. Many singles don’t really know what a healthy relationship actually looks like. Attending a couples workshop can aid you in your journey to finding a partner and creating a healthy bond. Instead of needing to be reactive in an unhealthy relationship, be proactive and prevent that relationship from even occurring. This paves an easier path for you and your partner in the future. 

Another potential setback is that if you are, in fact, single, you fear feeling uncomfortable or are nervous to be an outsider in the experience. You could be uncertain about going to a workshop because of this anxiety and fear and talk yourself out of attending. This would result in missing out on something that could be extremely helpful to you in the future.

What Will Give Singles The Courage to Attend a Couples Retreat? 

There are many different ways to get the confidence to attend couples workshops. Here are a few:

1. Ask a few single friends to go with you. This will make you more comfortable, as your friends likely make you feel at ease and calm. A better, more relaxed experience will come out of taking this action. 

2. Reach out to the workshop facilitator and discuss your fears. Talking to someone knowledgeable about the workshop will help you talk through your nerves. Additionally, you can find out the answers to any questions that you may have about the experience. 

3. Know it’s okay to feel nervous. It is completely normal for you to be uncertain and have nerves about what will happen in the workshop. However, the important part is that you work through this fear and the nerves in order to gain new knowledge and grow as a person. 

4. It’s okay to come alone even if you are in a committed relationship. Even if your partner won’t attend, it's perfectly acceptable to come alone in order to gain information. Even if both partners aren’t in attendance, the relationship can still improve and grow from a workshop. 

Benefits of Attending a Couples Retreat as a Single Person

There are several benefits from attending a couples retreat on your own:

1. You can learn what went wrong in your past relationships. You know how they say “hindsight is 20/20”? Well, learning about relationships and then reflecting on your past relationships can help you to learn what went wrong.

2. You can learn what to look for in your future relationships. Now that you know what went wrong in your past relationships, you can use this information in your future relationships. Knowing which red flags, and green flags, to watch for can help you to make better decisions in your relationships.

3. You can learn how to solve common relationship struggles before you get into a serious relationship. Already having the knowledge of how to solve problems before you get into a relationship can help to prevent wounds from happening. For example, if you know how to make a repair after a relationship rupture, you can make the repair quickly so that other wounds don’t pile up.

4. You can use your new knowledge in other relationships too. Romantic relationships are not the only relationship that can benefit from the ideas in a couples retreat. Relationships with siblings, parents, friends and coworkers can also benefit.

Attend a Couples Retreat in Leavenworth, KS and Overland Park, KS

It’s time to make a healthier life for yourself. Our team of warmhearted couples retreat facilitators are available to help you work through each conversation so you can get back to loving life and feeling happier. Our couples retreat facilitators are ready to work with you! To start a Hold Me Tight® Workshop or Building a Lasting Connection™ Workshop in Overland Park, KS, and Leavenworth, KS, or via online therapy in Kansas, follow these simple steps:

1. Register for the retreat

2. Learn about relationships

3. Create the healthy relationships you’ve always wanted!

Other Counseling & Mental Health Services at JS Therapy Group

Couples retreats are not the only service we offer in our Leavenworth, KS, and Overland Park, KS counseling centers. the truth is, we want to provide support to all areas of your life where you may need mental health support. Other mental health professionals also offer couples therapy and marriage counseling, therapy for children and plays therapy, trauma, and PTSD treatment, addictions counseling, premarital counseling, family therapy, depression treatment, affordable and reduced therapy, anxiety treatment and trauma therapy for children. We also offer professional consultations and supervision opportunities. If you can’t make it to see one of our therapists for in-person counseling, consider online therapy in Kansas to meet your mental health needs. Contact our counseling office to get started or click on one of the links to learn more. Contact JS Therapy Group.