Fierce Waterfall, PLLC

Intensives

Relational Extended Sessions (Mini-Intensives) With Nancy Owen

What is a mini-intensive?

A mini-intensive is an extended therapy session which gives us more time to gather deeper history and practice skills such as the initiator-inquirer and other methods to enhance differentiation and understanding. In my practice, these sessions are typically three or four hour sessions.

Why do a mini-intensive?

Mini-intensives provide an opportunity to solidify skills in a way that regular 55 minute sessions may not. They are helpful in a variety of situations – some examples are facilitating repair in cases of infidelity or broken relationship agreements, assisting partners with transitioning to and thriving in non-monogamy and polyamory (creating relationship agreements), managing erotic discrepancies including those related to mismatched desire or differing sexual interests, and discerning the best course of action for a relationship (“should we continue to work on things or should we transition to a different relationship/separate?”). An intensive can provide a solid foundation to begin regular therapy work, or can get therapy going again when things feel stuck. Clients often report feeling much more progress after a mini-intensive than in the same number of hours of weekly or every other week sessions, given there is time to solidify understanding and practice a skill multiple times.

How does a mini-intensive work

Generally, a mini-intensive is scheduled after at least one consult session with me, that session is for all of us to gain a better understanding of the goals and hopes for the intensive. The consult is a great time to ask questions, get a sense of what could be accomplished, and each partner will have the opportunity to set at least one individual goal for their own work during the intensive. Following the consult session, we will schedule the mini-intensive at a time convenient for both therapist and clients. During the intensive session, breaks will be provided, and clients are welcome to bring in snacks/drinks and any other items for comfort. Mini-intensives are typically held at my office, although they can be done via telehealth upon special request and arrangements with me. Following the intensive session, clients and therapist will determine the follow-up plan, typically there is at least one follow-up session and some clients wish to do another intensive or to continue working in weekly or every other week 55-minute (regular) sessions for a while to continue to solidify insights and skills.

Cost...

• minimum three hours to book a mini-intensive.
• Three hour intensive: $1,200
• Four hour intensive: $1,500

You may notice that the fee structure for intensives are different than for 55-minute sessions. This fee structure allows for preparation time on the part of the therapist as well as blocking off larger amounts of time on the schedule. Clients are provided with a variety of handouts tailored to their needs both before and following the session, as well as a session summary.

Cancellation policy for a mini-intensive is 48 hours in advance, or the full session fee will be charged.

Nancy Owen is available to book longer amounts of time on request, some clients who travel longer distances prefer to book a 6-8 hour day or a week-end. If you are interested in these options, let me know and I can provide fee structure and scheduling options.