It is not easy to be emotionally intimate. And it can be difficult to have a long term, mutually satisfying sex life. To have both - what we call "erotic partnership" - can seem impossible. After  the  Honeymoon  Programs teach couples how to cultivate "Erotic Partnership." And remember how easy love can be. We (Felicia and Jim) are licensed psychotherapists with extensive training and experience in human relationship - from communication and intimacy issues to sexual dynamics. We teach couples how to stop passion-deadening, destructive patterns and how to create new pathways of discovery and reconnection. And we have explored passionate relationship not just through professional channels. Since 1990, we have used our own marriage as a learning laboratory. We have a personal understanding about what behaviors kill passion and what ignites it. Our workshops build on the idea of a romantic getaway - relax, open, connect, create, take it home. Each workshop varies depending on the needs of the participants. But most workshops include some version of the following: how to identify and express what you want (emotionally, sexually, or otherwise) how to create the conditions in your relationship to get what you want education about relationship dynamics practices for self-empowerment ways to enliven your sex life and deepen or heal your erotic relationship. We will help you to rekindle the sexual spark and fan the flames of desire. We invite you to explore our Programs. You may discover the answers you have been seeking. Many people are referred to our workshops by their couples therapists. However, if you found us on the internet, we understand that It feels risky to signup for a workshop on intimacy without personal knowledge of the presenters. After you have read the web site feel free to give us a call if you wish (see the contact page). We will be happy to introduce ourselves and answer any questions. (CEUs are available for Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Social Workers.) Top of Page Keywords: Couples counseling retreats, marriage counseling retreats, sexuality retreats, therapy, relationship, psychology, erotic, partnership, passion, San Francisco, Petaluma, Jim Matto Shepard, Felicia Matto Shepard. www.afterthehoneymoon.org ©2008 Jim & Felicia Matto Shepard. All rights reserved. Website design by Henry Murray.