Couples Therapy in Motion
From Talking in Circles to Real Breakthroughs
Therapy in Motion
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Therapy in Motion 🌟
Welcome to
Couples Therapy in Motion: From Talking in Circles to Real Breakthroughs
A 3-hour experiential training for mental health professionals who want to help couples break free from repetitive arguments and emotional gridlock.
You didn’t become a couples therapist just to watch your clients have the same fight every week.
You’ve tried reflective listening.
You’ve set the boundaries.
You’ve walked them through every communication skill in the book…
…and yet, here they are, still stuck in the same loop.
It’s exhausting. It’s frustrating. And sometimes, if you’re honest, you leave those sessions feeling like maybe you’re missing something.
THE TRUTH: WORDS AREN’T ALWAYS ENOUGH
Even the best communication techniques can hit a wall when couples are locked in defensiveness, emotional shutdown, or old patterns.
That’s because true trust, connection, and repair don’t just live in the mind — they’re experienced in the body.
When we bring the body into the process, we bypass resistance, deepen emotional safety, and help partners feel what it’s like to be on the same team again.
That’s where Couples Therapy in Motion comes in.
WHY THIS TRAINING?
Couples therapy can be powerful, but verbal processing alone can limit results—especially when partners are entrenched in defensive or avoidant patterns. This workshop bridges the gap between talk therapy and embodied experience by showing you how to integrate movement-based interventions that foster safety, play, and emotional intimacy.
You’ll learn how to guide partners through experiential exercises that:
→ Break repetitive conflict cycles by moving beyond verbal sparring into embodied connection.
→ Enhance non-verbal communication skills so partners can “hear” and “feel” each other beyond words.
→ Build emotional safety and trust through shared movement, co-regulation, and mutual support.
→Foster curiosity, empathy, and attunement to help partners truly see and understand one another.
→ Repair ruptures more effectively by combining mindful movement with intentional dialogue.
By the end, you’ll have a fresh, experiential toolkit that transforms your sessions from stuck to moving—literally—toward real breakthroughs.
NUMBERS DON’T LIE
Impact of Movement-Based Interventions in Couples Therapy
No. 1
Improved Communication
78%
No. 2
Increased Emotional Intimacy
74%
No. 3
Higher Relationship Satisfaction
82%
No. 4
Better Conflict Resolution
70%
No. 5
Greater Trust
76%
References
Mokarami, Z., Soleimanian, A., & Rahimi Pordanjani, T. (2024). The effectiveness of movement‑based psychotherapy on couple intimacy. Applied Family Therapy Journal, 5(5), 28–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.61838/kman.aftj.5.5.4
Shuper-Engelhard, E. (2021). The potential benefits of dance/movement therapy in non-verbal and verbal communication skills in couples. Journal of Marital & Family Therapy. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7930210
Özümerzifon, Y. (2022). Exploring the feasibility and benefits of a dance/movement program for intimate partner violence survivors' mental health. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Pages. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9204421
Kuntz, R. (2020). A literature review on the use of dance/movement therapy within couples healing from conflict. Expressive Therapy Theses. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/1299
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS TRAINING
In this 3-hour, highly experiential training, you’ll discover how to integrate movement-based and embodied practices into your couples counseling sessions—no dance background required.
You’ll learn how to:
→ Break the cycle when couples are stuck in repetitive arguments.
→Use non-verbal exercises to help partners express what words can’t capture.
→ Apply the neuroscience of movement, attunement, and co-regulation to promote emotional safety and trust.
→ Bring more play, presence, and connection into your sessions to make breakthroughs stick.
THIS TRAINING IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF:
▸ You’re frustrated watching couples leave your office without real change.
▸ You want to feel confident bringing creative, body-based tools into your work.
▸ You’re ready to help couples experience—rather than just talk about—connection and trust.
▸ You want sessions to feel more dynamic, engaging, and effective.
What to Expect
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Saturday November, 15th
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10::30 am - 2:30 pm
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TBD
DENVER:
Denver School Social Dance
1115 Acoma St, #106
Denver., CO 80204
(Parking on street and in lot)
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Anything you’re comfortable moving in. Most people prefer to wear casual clothing such as jeans/tees or workout type clothing. The most important thing is that your clothing isn’t restrictive and allows you to move your arms and legs with ease. Socks or flat shoes are most recommended. Hiking boots and flip flops are not recommended.
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Bring a yoga mat/block/cushion, notebook & pen, and a great attitude!
Water and tea are available at the studio.
If it’s rainy, please bring the shoes you plan to move in rather than wear them to the studio so that they’re clean and dry. -
The Couples Therapy in Motion Workshop is designed for therapists/counselors of all backgrounds. No prior dance experience is necessary. Arrive ready to learn, move, and take away tools to use with your clients right away!
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10:30-10:45 Introductions / Orientation
10:45 - 11:45 Side Presentation
11:45 - 12:15 Lunch Beak
12:15 - 12:30 Debrief & Warm Up
12:30 - 1:15 Experiential Exercises for Embodied Presence
1:15 - 2:15 Experiential Exercises for Implementation
2:15-2:30 Wrap Up & Closing
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
This is not a “sit-and-take-notes” training. You’ll experience the interventions yourself, so you’ll understand exactly how they feel for your clients. Every activity is adaptable for your clinical setting—whether you work in a private office, group practice, or community program.
In this training, you will:
Practice partner movement activities that build trust and emotional safety.
Learn mirroring and rhythm exercises that deepen attunement and empathy.
Explore spatial awareness and body language as communication tools.
Develop repair-focused movement prompts to use after conflict.
Francisca Mix, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS, and Rachael Rosner, LPC, R-DMT, are experts in Dance/Movement Therapy with over 30 years of combined experience helping individuals and couples thrive. Together, they bring a unique blend of clinical expertise, somatic wisdom, and creative energy to Couples Therapy in Motion: From Talking in Circles to Real Breakthroughs.
Specializing in enhancing connection, communication, and intimacy, they use movement and body awareness as powerful tools to help couples deepen trust, repair ruptures, and rekindle closeness. Their experiential approach gives mental health professionals the skills, competence, and confidence to integrate embodied practices into their own work with couples—fostering lasting intimacy and meaningful change.
Meet Your Facilitators
Francisca Mix, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS
Francisca is more than a workshop leader—she’s a trusted trainer, consultant, and clinical supervisor known for her expertise in the field of embodiment-based therapy. With over 20 years of experience in counseling, leadership, and professional training, she has guided hundreds of therapists, supervisors, and helping professionals to integrate the body-mind connection into their work for deeper, more lasting outcomes.
She is recognized for her ability to translate complex concepts—like nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and non-verbal attunement—into practical tools professionals can confidently use with clients. Her warm, engaging style creates a safe and welcoming space for exploration, whether working with couples, individuals, or clinicians in training.
In Couples Therapy in Motion, Francisca blends her expertise in dance/movement therapy, neuroscience, and relationship dynamics to guide participants through interactive, movement-based practices that foster trust, emotional safety, and genuine intimacy. Whether you’re navigating challenges or seeking to rekindle connection, Francisca’s skillful facilitation helps you move beyond words—into deeper, embodied understanding.
Deeply passionate about helping couples build stronger, more resilient relationships, Rachael combines her knowledge of movement and couples counseling to create a unique, holistic approach. This dedication is evident in her private practice, where she supports couples in fostering deeper connections.
In 2017, she founded Love Springs Studios, a wedding dance studio in Colorado Springs. Through her studio, Rachael has supported hundreds of couples in discovering new ways to connect through movement, enhancing relationships both on and off the dance floor.