“It’s only been a few days, and we’ve melted into a family,” said a participant only three days into our January 2021 retreat. It was not the first time I listened to such words, but it was great to hear given that this was the first time we had held our couple’s retreat online rather than face-to-face.
Having moved my other courses online, I knew some tricks to make online training friendlier, more intimate, and engaging. However, I wasn’t sure how a couple’s retreat focusing on sexuality would go since the topic is so vulnerable.
Yet, all it took was a few brave souls to jump in, and soon others were sharing as animatedly as when we’re sitting in a circle. Our ever-popular “tribe time,” where couples meet with other couples, worked brilliantly in separate breakout rooms. It was just as magical and bonding as always.
Despite the disadvantage of not being in one room together or far away from regular life, teaching in a virtual space has a few advantages.
We can easily hear one another, which is excellent for people like me who are hard of hearing. Visually, we get a close-up when someone is speaking or when viewing a slide. And participants can adjust the volume and screen size to fit their preferences.
Best of all, we can be even more multicultural. This retreat brought together couples from the USA, the Middle East, and Europe who indeed would not have made the trip to be with us if we had been in one location.
I love the sense of “we-ness” that arises when couples of diverse backgrounds discover that their “real-life” sex lives are unique and very similar to others in long-term relationships. We all aspire to be more vibrant, creative, loving, and connected individually and as a couple.
Here is what our participants have been saying:
I love the way Maci and Halko show up. Both of you radiate radical presence and nonjudgment… even over… Zoom. L.G.
It was a positive surprise to see how trustful, intimate, and joyful participation and discussions conducted online could be – especially with couples from different continents and time zones. U.L.
The program was excellent in every way: conceptual framework, delivery, and attuned resonance with the group. Truly a work of art and an instrument of healing. M.M.
We hope you can join us online. Find out more about our virtual couple’s retreats “ here.
Warmly,
Maci
