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REAL Couples Getaway

Reconnect, Relax & Recharge

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Join us for our 1st Couples Getaway in September 2025 as we sail away and enjoy 7 nights of connecting, fun, and relaxation.  Meet other couples, enjoy meaningful events, and private sessions designed to meet you exactly where you are and help you understand each other better.  Includes a deep dive on communication skills, group and private sessions, a customized report from the #1 marital assessment tool today and your own communication tools to bring home with you.

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  Presenters

Amanda Buswell

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Amanda is the founder of REAL Retreats.  She has been a practicing marriage and family therapist since 2004 with a focus on healthy relationships.  Amanda specializes and is certified in parenting, pre-marital counseling, and marriage and communication programs.  She sees clients in Houston, Texas and also maintains an online coaching practice as well as teaching at the University level.  Amanda is a frequent presenter and speaker on a variety of topics around relationships and personal development and co-hosts the podcast Unfold REAL. "My passion is meeting people where they are and helping them grow through self awareness to live happier more fulfilled lives."

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Denys
King

Resident Marriage and Family Therapist

Denys is a Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy based in Northern Virginia, where she lives with her husband and their four children. Over the years, her personal and professional experiences have shaped a deep understanding of the joys and challenges within relationships, marriage, and family life. She is passionate about helping clients navigate these complexities, finding fulfillment in their most meaningful connections.

Denys takes a systems-based approach, focusing on healing and strengthening relationships. “I believe that you, the client, are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, offering humble and empathetic guidance as we work together toward practical solutions that foster joy and positive change. I help clients tap into their own insights to create meaningful change, using evidence-based techniques, active listening, and collaborative support.”

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