The stress and bustle of daily life can often result in living in what feels like autopilot. It takes intention shift out of that cycle and hit the reset button. Attending a workshop or retreat will provide you the opportunity to give yourself the gift of reconnection with yourself, rejuvenation and empowerment. These events are carefully crafted to assist you in deeply exploring where you are and where you want to be, through a variety of thought provoking, healing and inspiring activities. You will have opportunities to meaningfully interact and connect with others also invested in living their best life. Treat yourself to a half day to weekend long retreat where you will enhance your emotional health, well being and personal growth.

Upcoming Events

Gain practical tools to help your child build resilience as they navigate the challenges of their preteen and teen years. This workshop will guide you in supporting them through transitions, teaching emotional awareness, and fostering healthy relationships and support networks. Sign up today to reserve your spot.

Conversations for Connection: Enhance Connection. Strengthen Partnership.

This 2-Day interactive workshop is designed for couples who want to build a stronger emotional connection, enhance intimacy, and better understand the patterns that create conflict and disconnection. Gain practical tools inspired by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) an evidence-based therapeutic approach that transforms a couple’s relationship. Whether you’re feeling distant and lonely in your relationship or you’re in a good place and looking to grow even closer, this workshop is for you. All couples—regardless of age, gender, or relationship stage—are welcome.

Workshop Goals:

Couples will learn how to:

  • Gain deeper insight into romantic love and the key moments that shape a relationship

  • Communicate more openly and understand emotional responses and needs—both their own and their partner’s

  • Recognize and shift negative interaction patterns that lead to conflict and disconnection

  • Create meaningful moments of connection that build trust, emotional safety, and closeness

What to Expect:

This workshop blends experiential learning and educational tools through:

  • Facilitated group discussions

  • Skill-building videos

  • Opportunities to practice new skills through guided exercises

  • Take-home tools to support lasting change

  • A focus on 7 core conversations that help foster intimacy, reduce conflict, and create new ways of connecting

Logistics:

  • Dates: Saturday, Oct. 11 – Sunday, Oct. 12

  • Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm each day

  • Location: Sage Wellness – 8th Ave Location at 4881 NW 8th Ave, Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32605

  • Group Size: Limited to 8 couples

  • Facilitators: Couples therapists at Sage Wellness, Hannah Martinson, RMHCI and Melanie Murillo, LMHC.

Investment:

  • $699 per couple (Early bird rate through 9/26/25 and/or for current/past Sage Wellness therapy clients)

  • $799 per couple (Regular rate after 9/27/25)

Call us at 352-474-8882 to reserve your spot today.

*Couples are encouraged to purchase the book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson prior to the workshop. The workshop is based off of the principles of this book.

A minimum number of registrations is required to hold the workshop.

 

Past Events

Bloom in 2017 – February 4, 2017
Invest in yourself for the harvest later. Join us for a nourishing retreat for women to envision and lay the groundwork for a year that supports your growth. We’ll use creativity, visualization and meditation to set intentions and create a road map for the new year through empowering activities such as creating a vision board. Come prepared to make 2017 your most authentic year of wholehearted living yet. All art supplies, healthy snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided. Our retreat location is the beautiful Casa Micanopy. This healing nature space will support and enhance your transformative experience. The workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Alonso and Lisa Wolcott, LCSW.