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Prepare for Retreat

       
 
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   The following steps are to prepare for your Couples Retreat.
   Please read all the instructions carefully.

   Forward a link to this page to your partner if they do not have it.
   And make sure you both complete all parts of this preparation.

   1. WHERE TO STAY

    In terms of where to stay, if you haven't yet set up your reservations here's a link to recommended places to stay. We will work together at the place where you are staying. I'll get there the first day at around 10:30 AM.

    I highly recommend one of the first several cottages on my list. They have proven to be exceptional places to stay and work. Please email me where you will be staying so I have that information.

      List of Places to Stay

   2. YOUR RETREAT GOALS

    Make a list of the three top goals you have for the retreat. Put these in as positive a form as possible. Here's an example. Maybe a couple wants to stop being so upset with one another. The positive form of the goal is what? To start communicating in a way that feels open, safe, inviting and healing. Write down your goals and bring them to the retreat.

   3. SELF ASSESSMENT

    There are a few pages I would like you to fill out. These will help me get to know what is going on with you more quickly, and help us dive into the work more deeply from the start.

    The link below is to a PDF file. This is a file to download to your computer and print it out. If you right-click on it, most computer systems will then save this as a file on your computer. You can then print it out. Otherwise, if you click on it, the web browser you are using to view this page will download and then show it to you, and you can save it or print it that way.

    Either way, print up these pages, making two copies — one for each of you. Fill in each of the pages. Then bring these with you to your retreat.

      Retreat_Prep.pdf

   4. YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE

    It is very useful to determine each of your personality types. That will assist us to discuss how those differences come into play in limiting the dynamics in your relationship, and what to do about it. I would like you to get information and knowledge about this before we meet.

    To find out about your type, start at the page on my website by clicking on the link below. This page will start a personality test which will give you and your partner much vital information about your personality types. Included will be lengthy audio descriptions of the various personality types.

    It's important that you listen to the audio descriptions to confirm your type. A test alone will not usually be enough to figure out your type. This will mean you will need to invest at least a couple of hours in this test, including listening to the audio descriptions of at least a couple of personality types.

    After you take the test, then share your results with your partner. Listen to the audio descriptions together and print out the pages on my website that describe the personality types.

    Click the following link to start your personality test:

      Start Personality Test

   5. ATTACHMENT STYLE

    It will be helpful to look at your attachment styles as a part of getting a deeper understanding of how these come into play in limiting the dynamics in your relationship, and what to do about it. I would like to encourage you to get some information and knowledge about this before we meet. So click the link immediately below to start a two-part attachment test:

      Start Attachment Test

   6. YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

    Please email me any cell phone numbers you will have with you when you are here.
Also, remember to email me where you will be staying.

    I look forward to our time together in your Couples Retreat. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 707-829-2291 or 707-536-5781.

    Best Wishes,
    John Grey

 
 
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