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Couples Counseling Retreat
Why Location Matters
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You and your spouse are considering attending a couples counseling retreat, but there are too many options.
How do you know which one to pick? The location of the retreat should be
one of your determining factors.
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When it comes to a marriage counseling retreat, location matters more than you might think.
Does a retreat at a hotel produce the same results as a retreat on the beach?
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Some may think so, but others (including many counseling experts) say that location plays a vital role in producing harmony when couples are healing from broken trust.
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Retreats that take place in an area surrounded by nature, whether they’re on a beach or in the woods, are more effective in relaxing and inspiring couples.
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Many research studies have proven that outdoor recreation reduces stress and depression.
Being in nature gives you a natural high.
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In a recent study performed by researchers at the University of Essex, 71% of participants had reduced depression scores simply by taking a walk in nature.
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Pick a couples counseling retreat that allows you to be surrounded by nature.
You and your spouse will feel more relaxed, less stressed and happier.
All of these emotions will make it easier to talk about hard things and forgive even harder things.
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Sources http://www.crchealth.com/find-a-treatm
ent-center/struggling-youth-programs/help/nature-is-therapeutic/
http://www.medicaldaily.com/benefits-ecotherapy-being-nature-fights-depression-improves-mental-health-and-well-being-261075