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[The Weekend] was wonderful! Open yourself up for some life changing skills. Hands down the best information I have received in my life so far. Big ideas that inspire me to change for me! ~ Vicki
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[The Weekend ] teaches you a lot about yourself and your responsibility in your relationship and moreover your place in life and satisfaction an peace with who you are. - Anonymous
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This was a great opportunity to learn and share in a safe, open, supportive environment. Great for all levels/ phases of relationships. ~ anonymous
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It is a good investment no matter what stage your relationship is in. It helped me feel more "normal and focus on our strengths. ~ Amie and Alisa
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It is exciting to discover life changing information about yourself and your partner. [The Weekend is one of the greatest investments we’ve made in our relationship!] ~ anonymous
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Very welcoming and comfortable. - anonymous
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Great! Insightful, directive and fun . ~ Ane
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[Michele is] a great illustrative speaker and honestly I was fascinated and often surprised by realizations I had.- anonymous
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What you put into it, is what you’ll get out of it. The tools that were taught (to go away with) were incredible, and we started using them right away! ~ Heather
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This is a fabulous investment for any relationship! that will continually pay us back now and forever in the future. [ Michele] is very warm and comfortable...and Michele makes it very personal and inviting.
Kris and Jackie
Very thought provoking! ~ Liz
6450 W. 10th Street, Suite 7
Indianapolis, IN 46214
317.517.0065
Next Weekend is July 25-26th
Contact Michele for additional Weekend Dates
How Private is The Weekend?
The number one concern I hear couples express about attending the couples weekend is their need to protect their relationship privacy and concerns that they will have to "air their dirty laundry." It is my promise to couples that no one is required to share anything about their relationship - at all - during the entire weekend. Your level of self-disclosure is voluntary and optional - IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. You are 100% in charge at all times of what you share and when you share it.
Through the course of the two-day workshop, couples are given opportunities to practice the skills taught in a private room or area of the office without an audience. There is also a significant amount of education provided via PowerPoint, as well as a 92 page workbook with several writing assignments sprinkled throughout the workshop. This allows each participant to specifically explore the ways in which the material being discussed affects him or her.
Obviously the more you participate and share, the greater your benefit, and luckily there are always couples who are willing to be open and take advantage of the opportunity to share their concerns and experiences with others. What you will discover is that our relationship issues are not unique. We all tend to experience similar concerns and frustrations - and that discovery alone is very reassuring.
Is this a "Getting The Love You Want" Imago Workshop?
I created the "Couple's Weekend" in 2003 shortly after completing my certification as an Imago Therapist. While similar, my workshop is not the same as the "Getting the Love You Want" workshop created by Harville Hendrix. I opted to utilize my Imago relationship training to create a gay and lesbian- specific workshop that addresses relationship concerns that are unique for gay men and lesbians.
What can I expect to gain from The Weekend?
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Understand the process of love and attraction
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Learn the stages of relationship development
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Identify your Imago
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Discover the formula for a healthy relationship
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Create a conscious connection with your partner
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Develop a shared purpose for your relationship
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Connect personal excellence with relationship success blocks to physical
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Create pathways to greater teamwork
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Clarify and define your relationship boundaries
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Uncover the importance of playfulness and fun
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Deepen your sense of appreciation for one another
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Practice the art of choosing love everyday
Register for Weekend
Will we have to talk about our personal issues in front of other couples?
There will be opportunities for couples to volunteer to role-play a skill, but your level of disclosure about your relationship is entirely up to you. You do not have to share anything about your relationship with the other couples that you do not want to.
What kind of couples will be there?
The Weekend is open to gay and lesbian couples. This is a great resource for any couple. You may already have a strong relationship and use The Weekend as a way to tune-in to and tune-up your relationship, or you may be struggling and use to The Weekend to begin finding your way back to each other. There will be a mixture of couples - some functioning better than others, but all with a desire to improve their relationship!
What is the schedule for The Weekend?
Saturday 9am-5pm (1.5 hour lunch on your own)
Note: THERE WILL BE HOMEWORK! :)
Sunday 9am-5pm (1.5 hour lunch on your own)
Can you describe what The Weekend will be like once we are there?
We will convene in a comfortable meeting room that is casual, intimate and functional. There will be breaks to stretch and snack (beverages/snacks provided) and an hour-and-a-half for lunch on your own. There will be a blend education (lectures), process (discussion about what we are learning as it applies to your relationship), and exercises. All exercises are done privately with your partner, separate from the group. Michele O'Mara will observe each couple doing their exercises and be available to guide and support your individual work.
How much does The Weekend cost?
The weekend is $500 per couple. This is less than half the cost of the equivalent amount of couple's counseling! Payment plans are available if necessary, and we do accept Visa and Mastercard as payment options.
How does The Weekend compare to couple's counseling?
The Weekend is about building OUTstanding relationships. The emphasis is on strengthening relationships, creating a hopeful, forward-moving momentum on which you can continue building and strengthening your relationship. Though this is not counseling, and in many ways it is more like an intensive class on relationships, The Weekend does offer you all of the benefits of counseling and more. The Weekend is designed to bring out the best in both you and your partner, for the good of your relationship.
If we are traveling from out-of-town, where should we stay?
We are traveling from out-of-town, where should we stay?
If you are traveling from out of town and wish to find accommodations near the workshop, there is a Best Western located at 55 South High School Road. This hotel is inexpensive and in good shape. It is just off of I-465 and offers reasonable rates ($75-$90 depending on the time of year). Best of all, it is less than a mile from my office. If you prefer to search hotel accommodations on your own, you have many options as my office is located just two miles directly north of the OLD Indianapolis Airport (which was moved about 5 miles west).
PAYMENT POLICY
Because class size is limited and you are requesting a seat, once you register there are no refunds one week prior to the event, unless you experience an unusual circumstance (such as job relocation or major health issue). In the event of an unexpected circumstance you will receive a 75% refund of remaining class credit, or you may transfer 100% of your class credit to a future class.
Michele, your workshop is self analyzing and provides tools for me to review our relationship, focus on areas to change and to acknowledge what’s working well. The workshop provides a great opportunity to learn and practice a communication tool that will transform our relationship forever. Michele, you are the perfect facilitator. Your passion, knowledge and energy creates one of the best learning sessions I’ve attended. ~ Dave
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Informative, interesting and insightful. It forced me to look within myself at issues I’ve tried to ignore for years. It also helped me to look at my partner differently in that I had new insight as to what drew me towards choosing her and why some of her characteristics are hard for me to sit with. ~ Paula