Repair: The Forgotten Skill · Couples workshop · 25 April 2026 · Lausanne · Early Bird CHF 200 (until 30 March) Register here
Abstract cubist painting of two faces leaning toward each other in earthy tones, suggesting repair and reconnection.

Repair: The Forgotten Skill

Repair: The Forgotten Skill

Finding your way back to each other when things break down.

Finding your way back to each other when things break down.

Conflict itself isn’t the problem — failed repair is. This workshop teaches couples how to step out of their loop and turn back toward each other. Co-facilitated with Monica Bissig.

Conflict itself isn’t the problem — failed repair is. This workshop teaches couples how to step out of their loop and turn back toward each other. Co-facilitated with Monica Bissig.

Practical Details

25 April 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lausanne
CHF 225 per couple
Early Bird price: CHF 200 per couple
8 couples
Coffee and snacks provided
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What you’ll explore

Painting of a man and woman sitting in silence at a distance, evoking conflict and the need for repair.

Fights don’t kill relationships — the silence that follows can. Repair is the moment where partners risk reaching out again, even when it feels raw or risky.

In this workshop you’ll learn what repair could look like in the heat of conflict, or after. We delve into how to spot the signals that an olive branch is being offered, and what to do when repair attempts fail, or misfire.

We’ll practise moving from shutdown back to dialogue, from blame back to recognition, and from “me versus you” back towards “us.”

Who it’s for

This workshop is for couples who:

  • keep circling the same arguments without resolution
  • want to stop the drift that follows a rupture
  • or simply want a sturdier way to mend when things crack

It’s also for partners who know they avoid repair out of pride, fear, or exhaustion — and want a safer way to come back together.

Strong couples are not those who never fight. They’re the ones who can reliably find their way back.

Format & Practicalities

Close-up of a weathered rope tied into a strong imperfect knot, symbolising repair and resilience.

When: Saturday 25 April
Duration: 3 hours (including a short break)
Facilitators: Aernout Zevenbergen & Monica Bissig
Location: Lausanne (venue to be confirmed)
Group size: Maximum of 8 couples
Participation: Couples only
Cost: CHF 225 per couple, Early bird: CHF 200 until 30 March 2026
Format: Experiential and practical — short demos, guided exercises, and time to practise with your partner

Note: This workshop is not group therapy.

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Part of the series Romance & Relationships: Boundaries, Vulnerability, Conflict, Repair, Cherishing.
Vulnerability in Romance · Establishing Boundaries · Ending the Endless Fighting · Repair in Relationships · Cherishing: More Than Roses
→ Also see the Repair Workshop · Cherishing Workshop

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