Half-Day Intensives for Couples
Create
Lasting Change.
For couples with a larger or deeper set of resentments to work through. Create Lasting Change uses four concentrated half-day intensives to resolve them thoroughly — fast, calmly, and constructively. Four intensives equal roughly four months of weekly sessions, delivered in four focused days. The package includes additional support between sessions to hold momentum throughout the process.
How many intensives you actually need is assessed on your free consultation call — before you commit to anything. If fewer than four are needed, we discuss the right format together.
Investment
4 intensives + full support between sessions · Online
- 4 × 3-hour half-day intensive sessions
- = roughly 4 months of weekly sessions
- Pre-session questionnaire before each intensive
- Additional materials and support between sessions
- Closing reflection session (45 min)
- Option to continue with single sessions after
Start with a free 15-minute call — no pressure
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3h
per intensive = 3–4 weekly sessions |
4
intensives = 4 months of resentment work |
12h
total focused work on the root issue |
Is This Right for You?
For couples with more or deeper resentments — ready to resolve them thoroughly.
Create Lasting Change is the right format when there are more resentments to work through, or when they run deeper — accumulated hurt over years, eroded trust, or significant emotional distance. Four intensives give enough concentrated time to work through all of it properly, with additional support built in between sessions. The free consultation helps assess whether this format fits your situation.
- 01 You are at a point where something has to change — and fast. One or both of you may be considering leaving. You're exhausted and not sure there's anything left to save. But you're still here — and that matters.
- 02 The resentments run deeper — not just surface arguments, but real emotional injuries that have never been properly addressed or healed
- 03 Trust or emotional safety has eroded significantly and you want to actively rebuild it — not just reduce the frequency of conflict
- 04 Both of you are willing to do serious work — motivated enough to commit to four concentrated sessions and the process between them
- 05 Weekly therapy sessions aren't moving fast enough — you need concentrated, focused work that creates real momentum before hope fades
Why Resentments Come First
More resentments need more time.
Four intensives give you that time — concentrated.
When couples come to me, they are usually at a point where therapy isn't working, weekly sessions feel too slow, or one or both of them is seriously considering leaving. Resentments have built up over years. Conversations end in conflict or silence. Time matters.
That's why the intensive format exists. In a single 3-hour intensive session, we typically work through 2–3 resentments — sometimes more as couples get into the rhythm of the work. In a standard 60-minute session, one resentment is usually what's possible. The intensive format isn't faster just because it's longer — it's faster because couples work in concentrated focus, without the week-long gaps where tension builds back up.
Resolving resentments is the foundation — without it, no communication tool will stick. The same arguments will keep returning because the root cause still hasn't been resolved. Only once resentments are cleared does learning new ways of being together become possible.
The intensive sessions are an accelerated start, not a closed process. Resentment work typically takes 2–3 months. After the intensives, I recommend continuing with single sessions — to build new communication habits and lay foundations that last for years. But if you feel ready to move forward on your own — that's your choice.
The Process
Four intensives. One clear arc.
Each intensive focuses primarily on resolving resentments — one at a time, in sequence. After every session you leave with concrete tools to apply in daily life. The additional materials keep momentum high between sessions.
& Begin
First Intensive — Map and begin resolving
Before the session, both of you complete a questionnaire — identifying the main resentments and what each of you is hoping for. In the session, we map everything and begin working through resentments one at a time using a structured, calm method. You leave with your first resentments resolved, a realistic picture of the work ahead, and concrete tools to apply before the next session.
Resentments
Second Intensive — Go deeper
The time between sessions is an active part of the process. You may notice further resentments surfacing as earlier ones clear — this is normal and useful. Between-session support is available if something difficult comes up and you need a structured way to hold your ground before the next session. The second intensive picks up from exactly where you are, going significantly deeper.
Communication
Third Intensive — Communicate differently
When the resentment work is largely behind you, the focus shifts to how you communicate — especially during difficult moments. The communication tools guide is introduced here: a practical document with specific tools to reach for when conversations get hard between sessions. Between-session support remains available before the fourth session if needed.
Connection
Fourth Intensive + Closing Reflection — Complete the process
The final intensive focuses on what kind of relationship you want to build from here and how to actively do that together. This is followed by a 45-minute closing reflection session — a dedicated space to mark what has genuinely changed, identify any patterns worth watching, and close the process with intention. Many couples say this is the moment everything finally clicks into place. What comes next — continuing with single sessions or moving forward on your own — is entirely your choice.
Choosing the Right Format
Break the Pattern vs Create Lasting Change.
Both formats focus on resolving resentments — the root issue. The difference is how many resentments you are carrying, how deeply they run, and how much support you want between sessions.
| Break the Pattern | Create Lasting Change | |
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| Sessions | Pay per intensive · from €320 | 4 × 3-hour intensives · €1,150 |
| Equivalent to | 3–4 weekly sessions per intensive | ≈ 4 months of weekly sessions |
| Best for | Couples who want to start with one intensive and decide from there | Couples with more or deeper resentments who want a full, supported process |
| Pre-session questionnaire | Included | Included |
| Additional materials between sessions | Not included | Included |
| Between-session support | Not included | Included |
| Communication tools guide | Not included | Included |
| Closing reflection session | Not included | 45-min session included |
| After the intensives | Option to continue with single sessions | Option to continue with single sessions |
Not sure which is right for you? The free consultation identifies how many resentments you are carrying and which format fits best.
Book a Free ConsultationWhat's Included
Everything you need to resolve resentments and hold momentum throughout.
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Pre-session questionnaireSent to both partners before each intensive. Covers the main resentments, how long they have been present, and what each of you is hoping for. We arrive prepared — no session time lost to intake. Both partners fill it in separately.
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4 × 3-hour half-day intensive sessionsEach session equals 3–4 weekly appointments. Conducted online via video call. Focused entirely on working through resentments — one at a time, calmly and constructively. Equal to roughly four months of weekly sessions.
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Additional materials between sessionsMaterials to work with between sessions — to keep the process active and track what surfaces between appointments. Feeds directly into each subsequent intensive so no session time is wasted recapping.
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Between-session supportAvailable between sessions — if something difficult comes up and you need a structured way to hold your ground before the next intensive. No additional charge.
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Communication tools guideA practical PDF covering the specific tools introduced during the intensives. A reference to pull out between sessions when conversations get difficult. Specific to this methodology — not generic advice.
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Closing reflection session (45 min)A dedicated final session after the four intensives are complete. Not more resentment work — a space to mark what has genuinely changed, identify any patterns to keep watching, and close the process with intention. Many couples find this is the moment the shift fully crystallises.
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Free consultation to assess your situationBefore booking, a 15-minute call identifies how many resentments you are each carrying and confirms this is the right format. No pressure to commit.
What happens after the intensives?
The four intensives and the closing reflection session are focused on resolving your resentments and marking the shift. This is an accelerated start — not a closed process. Resentment work typically takes 2–3 months in total.
After the intensives, I recommend continuing with single sessions — to build new communication habits and lay foundations that last for years. But if you feel ready to move forward on your own, that's your choice. There is no required ongoing commitment.
Book a Free Consultation Or start with Break the Pattern →
Create Lasting Change · €1,150 · 4 × 3-hour intensives + bonuses · Online
Relationship coaching is not therapy or medical treatment. Not suited to situations involving domestic violence, active addiction, or severe mental health crises.
Magdalena's support was essential for us. She was patient, professional, and introduced effective relationship tools with clear and thoughtful guidance. The process felt structured, respectful, and genuinely helpful — we came away with a relationship that felt fundamentally different.
Questions
A few things couples often ask.
The free consultation is the best place to identify this. During the call, we look at how many resentments you are each carrying and how deeply they run. If you have a smaller number, starting with a single intensive (Break the Pattern) may make more sense. If there are more — or they go deeper, involving broken trust or accumulated hurt over years — Create Lasting Change is usually the more appropriate format. The consultation removes the guesswork.
In a single 3-hour intensive, we typically work through 2–3 resentments — sometimes more as couples get into the rhythm of the work. This compares to one resentment in a standard 60-minute session. The intensive format is faster not just because it's longer, but because couples work in concentrated focus without week-long gaps where tension builds back up. The exact pace depends on how deeply each resentment is rooted and how ready both partners are to engage.
A resentment is an unresolved hurt — a moment when your feelings were hurt or a need went unmet, and it was never fully addressed or healed. Common categories include communication, emotional intimacy, trust, conflict style, uneven workload, feeling unheard or voiceless, and unmet expectations. When resentments pile up, they create distance, tension, and eventually a sense of hopelessness about change. Resolving them is the essential first step before anything else can improve.
Usually a few days to a week apart — close enough to maintain momentum, with enough time to integrate what emerged and apply the tools from the previous session. The time between intensives is an active part of the process. You may also notice further resentments surfacing as earlier ones clear — this is normal and useful. Each intensive picks up from exactly where you are.
Relationship coaching and therapy are different approaches designed for different needs.
Therapy is typically a past-focused process. It explores how earlier experiences, traumas, or patterns developed and works toward healing those roots. It is conducted by licensed mental health professionals and is the appropriate choice when one or both partners are dealing with mental health conditions, trauma, or psychological diagnoses.
Coaching is a future-focused process. It does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. The focus is on where you want to go — resolving what is blocking you now, learning practical tools for communication and conflict, and building the relationship you actually want. Sessions are action-oriented and skills-based, with specific tools and tasks to apply between meetings.
For many couples, coaching is the more natural fit — particularly when the relationship dynamic is the primary focus rather than individual mental health. If deeper psychological issues are present, therapy and coaching can work alongside each other effectively.
It is a 15-minute conversation with me. We look at what is happening in your relationship, identify roughly how many resentments you are each carrying, and decide which format is the most helpful next step — one intensive, the full Create Lasting Change package, or single sessions. There is no pressure to commit. If a different kind of support would serve you better, I will say so directly.
Start Here
Begin with a free consultation.
We look at what is happening in your relationship, assess how many resentments you are each carrying, and decide together which format is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
Create Lasting Change · €1,150 · 4 × 3-hour intensives + bonuses · Online