Couples Weekend Workshop
A weekend to help bring you closer together — with practical tools to communicate with compassion, move through conflict and feel truly heard.
Cleveland Area · New dates coming soon
New York City Area · New dates coming soon
Build understanding and speak from the heart.
Move from struggle toward deeper intimacy.
Rekindle closeness and build a stronger future.
About the Weekend
Deepen your understanding, strengthen your connection and create a more fulfilling relationship — together.
Over one focused weekend, you’ll learn practical tools to communicate with greater compassion, navigate conflict more constructively and feel truly heard by one another. You’ll also make space to reconnect with what first brought you together while building a stronger foundation for your future.
What You’ll Experience
✓ Practical tools you can use right away
✓ Guided exercises and meaningful conversations
✓ A safe, supportive and welcoming environment
✓ Time to focus on what matters most
✓ A renewed sense of possibility — together
Weekend Details
A focused, immersive weekend workshop.
Friday 6–9 PM
Saturday & Sunday 9 AM–6 PM
(Eastern Time)
Comfortable, convenient venues in the Cleveland and New York City areas. Location details are shared upon registration.
An investment in your relationship’s future.
Your Facilitators
Depending on the date and location, the weekend is led by David deBardelaben-Phillips on his own or co-facilitated with Clare Carr or Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips. The facilitator team for each workshop is announced with its event details.
Certified Imago Relationship Facilitator • Certified Exceptional Relationship Mentor
David is passionate about helping couples build stronger, healthier relationships. He thrives in sessions where he can facilitate open communication, foster emotional intimacy and guide partners toward deeper understanding and connection.
He has completed Gottman Level 1 training and is also an Advanced Certified Core Energetics Practitioner.
Ordained Minister • Certified in Exceptional Relationships
Bentley often partners with their husband, David, to work with couples. They deeply value commitment and believe strong relationships require continuous effort, understanding and intentionality.
Having faced their own ups and downs, they know firsthand that love isn’t just about chemistry — it’s about choosing each other every day, even when things get tough.
Advanced Certified Core Energetics Practitioner • Certified Exceptional Relationship Mentor
Clare is an ordained Helix minister from New York City who often partners with David to work with couples. She has also completed specialized training in Imago Relationships.
David and Clare share a deep bond built on mutual respect, shared passion and years of working side by side. Both practitioners and educators, they are a dynamic duo dedicated to helping couples thrive.
Real Life Experiences
“We honestly received more than we expected on this couples retreat with Clare and David. Their level of expertise and compassion created a safe and nurturing space for us to address some big challenges in our 36-year marriage. We both felt safe enough to be vulnerable together, and with the group. Thank you, David and Clare, for helping us learn the tools to be kinder and stay present, especially when times are tough.”
Regina & George
“David and Clare were vulnerable and caring. They held space for us and were truly masterful at lovingly guiding us toward healthier modes of communicating when challenges arose. I’m eternally grateful to them for making a real and meaningful impact in how my wife and I view, understand, appreciate and communicate with each other.”
Ryan
“This is a beautiful experience that immediately helped me feel even closer to my partner, and the dialogue became useful almost immediately.” — Alex
“The workshop covered a lot in one weekend and was paced very well, with explanations to help really understand the topics.” — Elisabeth
Alex & Elisabeth
“It’s an opportunity to get to know yourself and how you show up in your relationship.” — Brian
“I am pleased to have had this opportunity and thank David and Clare for their expertise and guidance in making this a meaningful weekend.” — Laura
Brian & Laura
Moments from Past Workshops
Give yourselves a weekend to slow down, reconnect and leave with tools you’ll use for years to come.
Cleveland Area · New dates coming soon | New York City Area · New dates coming soon
Join the Interest ListQuestions? Call 216-544-9472 or email david@energeticawakenings.com
