The Program
For Couples & Families
A breakthrough approach to creating and sustaining highly effective relationships
Relationships have never been more complicated. We see so many couples struggle in their relationships and turn to separation as a solution. But separation does not always solve the problem. The truth is many relationships are built on weak foundations and never get a chance to flourish. The same pattern that led to the downfall of the first marriage can repeat itself and destroy the next marriage, and the next after that. The impact of conflict and separation on children is often severe—and greatly underestimated when parents are trying to deal with their own needs and challenges. We created The Program For Couples & Families to help people beat the odds with a unique system of foresight, tools, and expert guidance.
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Armed with new abilities for emotional and behavioral regulation, graduates of The Program for Couples & Families consistently report radical improvements to their relationships. Whether a couple is looking to overcome resentment, alleviate irritation or friction, create a new opening for intimacy, or rejuvenate their relationship, The Program for Couples & Families can provide this; leading to improved health, energy, and enthusiasm in virtually all aspects of their daily lives. From a balanced emotional state that allows you to see your reality clearly, create new options and define what you want, you will draw on our specially designed tools and expert guidance to make informed choices.
1. If you are considering separation:
The program will help you understand your options. You will gain a deep understanding of how and why relationships deteriorate over time; how to create modern, healthy relationships; and the divorce process including the impact it has on you and your children. You will then draw on our specially designed tools and our expert guidance to make informed choices.
2. If you are preparing for divorce:
The program will help you learn to deal powerfully with the many challenges of divorce and avoid the typical resulting emotions. With the right knowledge and our expert guidance, you can create your divorce as a source of renewal and inspiration; enabling you and your children to be well adjusted in the context of a separated life.
3. If you wish to rejuvenate your marriage:
The program will help you understand and reconcile the past and build a plan for your future. We will provide you with the knowledge, tools and support you need to empower yourself and your family to create a vibrant new future filled with the joy and fulfillment that you seek.
The NEXT Program uses a methodology based on current neuroscience and is delivered in a customized program of education, training and one-on-one guiding. This unique combination produces a meaningful outcome for you and your family whether you stay together or separate.
The Program for Couples & Families has four phases that are designed to guide you to the resolution of your current relationship struggles in 24 weeks or less. Each phase has one or more sessions led to you—alone or with your partner—by a NEXT Guide. The sessions are an hour and a half long and can be taken in person or by video/teleconference.
1. Orientation:
In this introductory session, you begin to discover how your behavioral patterns are at the source of the breakdown of your relationship, and understand how the program helps you and your family reach the outcome you choose, whether it be to separate your family or work on staying together.
2. Education:
Following the Orientation, you receive educational materials that have been custom developed by The NEXT Program design team. These materials contain critical information you need to understand why you may be struggling in your relationship. You gain a full understanding of what your options are and the physical, emotional and financial implications of your choices. You also begin to explore why relationships fail and how you can improve the way you approach your life and your relationships.
3. Mapping:
The Mapping phase of the program is designed to give you and your Guide a unique insight on you and your family. You come to see what triggered the events that lead to the downward spiral in your relationship. Mapping informs your Guide how to customize the program to you and your family’s particular circumstances, ensuring you produce fast, meaningful and lasting results.
4. Guiding:
During the Guiding phase of the program, your Guide helps you build and execute your plan of action. Your Guide, highly trained in outcome-based techniques, develops a customized program that works for you; including assisting you in acquiring the abilities necessary to have a healthy relationship, and providing you with the support you need in order to succeed in the program. Leading you through every step of the program, your Guide is present to make sure you get the meaningful, lasting results you are looking for.
The NEXT Program’s Step By Step System™ is based on what we call “the new model of the brain” that has only recently come to light in the world of medicine and neuroscience. From this model we have developed a powerful new way to successfully use our most vital organ to improve the most important areas of our lives.
Using our understanding of how the brain functions, we guide you through a series of exercises that allow you to utilize your brain’s own natural plasticity. These exercises produce lasting changes in your brain patterns and, consequently, your behavior.
Inside The NEXT Program’s Step By Step System™, you learn to take advantage of your brain’s plastic functions so you can continue to self-guide the way you feel, think, and behave long after you complete the program. In the Science section, we delve further into some of the applications of neuroplasticity.
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If you are interested in gaining further insight into The Program for Couples & Families, or you have a particular question you would like to address, please call us.
Call us at 416-360-7175
