Exploring Polyamory Therapy Getaway
A 3-Day retreat for couples who are contemplating opening up their relationship or polyamory. Get yourself introduced to consensual non-monogamy as you deepen your understanding of yourself and each other.
rediscover your relationship
Are you a couple considering opening your relationship to more partners?
Do you find yourself or your partner curious about consensual non-monogamy?
Do you want to know how your relationship would work with different partners?
Do you have different views of what should be the dynamics, roles, and boundaries in a non-monogamous relationship?
Do you want to understand more deeply about how this would impact all parts of your relationship?
Do you have an understanding of why it’s the right time in your relationship to consider adding an additional partner?
Then this Therapy Getaway is perfect for you and your partner.
We provide a safe and supportive environment for couples to deepen their connection with their partners and explore new possibilities for their relationship.
Meet Dr. Dana, A Professional Therapist Trained in the Gottman Method
What's very special about Therapy Getaway? Take this: you and your partner, going on a beautiful, secluded therapy vacation with a relationship therapist ready to help you every step of the way. We offer a scientific-based approach that has been proven from years of practice.
This retreat, comprised of personalized and specialized therapy, spans three consecutive days with 15+ hours, all for you.
Jam-packed with sessions, activities, discussions, and all the right things you need, this 3-day retreat is equivalent to many months of 50-minute therapy sessions.
We will provide you with fundamental tools that will help you understand consensual non-monogamy better as we dig deeper to identify pros and cons, boundaries, rules, and limits so you can reassess this big decision as partners. Our friendly and reliable therapists, including Dr. Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT, will be your personal guide throughout this journey. We've only prepared the best tools, modules, and programs tailor-fit to you and your partner.
"You may not see it yet, but these difficult times will strengthen you. Your heart will grow wiser and your spirit will be stronger."
-DR. DANA MCNEIL, PsyD, LMFT
Vacation or Therapy? You Can Have Them Both Here
Experience the best of both worlds when you book an Intensive Therapy Getaway with us. For couples considering entering consensual non-monagamy, or just looking to explore open relationships, here's how having this therapy (and getaway) can help.
Define each partner’s definition of commitment
Negotiate boundaries, agreements, and rules
Discuss impact on legal, finances and children
Define why this makes sense now in our relationship
Improve communication, flow, and growth
Communicate expectations effectively
Manage conflicts in a CNM or poly relationship
Explore your version of compersion
Is An Open Relationship Right For You And Your Partner?
Exploring open/CNM/polyamory can create challenges that you hadn’t anticipated as a couple. This therapy getaway will provide a supportive and safe space for partners to process their feelings and come up with decisions as they explore and navigate the complexities of non-monogamy.
This is best for . . .
- Partners who are undecided or hesitant to open their relationship to consensual non-monogamy
- Partners who have been exploring polyamory and want to learn more about how it may impact their lives long term
- Partners wanting to start polyamory from a position of strength and mutual agreements
- Partners who are looking for a forum to explore deeper emotions about concerns involved in consensual non-monogamy
This may not be for . . .
- Partners who are not open to understanding polyamory
- Partners who are not committed to the intensive nature of this process
- Partners who are both suffering from an untreated mental illness
- Partners or a partner who feels pushed into doing this
let us help you
Decide If Polyamory Is Right For Your Relationship
Before the therapy begins, you will both be given access to an online Relationship Checkup.
The Gottman Relationship Checkup is an online assessment tool created by Drs. John and Julie Gottman in collaboration with The Gottman Institute in Seattle, Washington. The assessment is composed of 480 questions in five categories: Friendship and Intimacy, The Conflict Scales, The Shared Meaning System, and Individual Areas of Concern. Question topics include friendship, intimacy, conflict, finances, children, trust, commitment, drug and alcohol screenings, and individual issues that can put a relationship at risk.
You will each access it confidentially and will not be able to see each other’s answers. Your clinician will get the results and have specific areas to work on with you based on that assessment. The overall assessment takes about one and a half hours to complete. However, you can work on it in small increments as it will save as you go. We often find it helpful to plan activities that feel like a vacation such as reservations for dinner, and making arrangements to have childcare so you can focus on yourselves.
Hear From Our Clients
Hear from those who've experienced positive changes through our services.
“The intensive process and longer sessions are incredibly helpful to push things further and get real work done.”
“The three-day package was necessary to enable the “emotional stretch” and that’s when we saw the best results.”
“This was a much needed intense session but helped promote healing and focus to decide where we go in life together.”
“This was well worth it and I’d definitely do it again!”
“This helped us sit and have uncomfortable conversations that were long overdue.”
“Exhausting but I loved everything about this!”
“I feel like we have made huge progress on major issues with these three days.”
“I definitely feel Therapy Getaway helped with our relationship goals because it allowed a deeper dive in a structured fashion, with tools to continue improving our relationship.”
“Therapy Getaway absolutely helped our relationship. They were amazing.”
“It seemed at first that 2.5 days was long, but it feels so good to be in therapy that I wish it was 3-5 days!”
“Therapy Getaway immensely helped us talk about our problems in a safe place.”
Still not sure if this is for you? We offer a FREE CONSULTATION
to see if you are a good fit for this intensive therapy.
Our Intensive Therapy Getaway Packages
One-Day Intensive Therapy Package
- Welcome package
- Relationship Checkup Assessment (done before event)
- Couple’s introduction session (3 hours)
- Plus 3 hours of skill-building to learn how to prevent future relationship issues
- Take-home package of tools and supplemental material
- With Dr. Dana McNeil - $2,700
- With a Licensed Intensive Therapist - $2,100
Two-Day Intensive Therapy Package
- Welcome package
- Relationship Checkup Assessment (done before event)
- Couple’s introduction session (3 hours)
- Plus 6 hours of intensive therapy
- Take-home package of tools and supplemental material
- With Dr. Dana McNeil - $4,000
- With a Licensed Intensive Therapist - $3,200
Three-Day Intensive Therapy Package
- Welcome package
- Relationship Checkup Assessment (done before event)
- Couple’s introduction session (3 hours)
- Plus 12 hours of intensive therapy
- Take-home package of tools and supplemental material
- With Dr. Dana McNeil - $6,700
- With a Licensed Intensive Therapist - $5,200
*Custom packages or longer day options available, please contact us at (619)535-8890
A vacation to guide and enlighten you about Polyamory
If one or both of you is open to exploring consensual non-monogamy, it's best to talk to the experts. Let us guide you through Polyamory while you enjoy a fun-filled vacation with your partner.
get to know your
Therapy Getaway Team
Dr. Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT
Founder of the Relationship Place
Certified Gottman Therapist
Jeffrey Young, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Individual and Couples Relationship Therapist
