BOOT CAMP BASICS
RELATIONSHIP STATUS
How does it work?
We use 120+ interactive games and drills designed to help participants address and deal with their baggage, damage and issues.
What is the Agenda?
MBC Day 1 – 10:00AM – 4:30PM
Life Discovery
Marriage Assessment
Communication Basics
LEBC Night 1 – 6:00PM – 10:30PM
Competition
Communication Basics
Personality Assessment
MBC Day 2 – 10:00AM – 4:30PM
Marriage Desires
Communication Drill & Kill Practice
How Early Wounds Show up in Your Relationship
LEBC Night 2 – 6:00PM – 10:30PM
How Early Wounds Show up in Your Life
Putting the Past in the Past
MBC Day 3 – 10:00AM – 4:30PM
Communication Drill & Kill Practice
Sex Education Fun
Conflict Rules and Resolution
LEBC Night 3 – 6:00PM – 10:30PM
The New You!
MBC & LEBC Day 4 – 10:00AM – 5:000PM
Putting it All Together
Plans for Life After Boot Camp
What do I wear to the Boot Camp?
Wear something comfortable and casual. If you are cold natured, then bring a light sweater or coat as the room tends to be cool. Also, please dress modestly as many couples struggle with jealousy.
Is there a registration fee per person or per couple?
The cost for Marriage Boot Camp is $1,600.00 per couple. Individuals/singles can come to the Life Enrichment Boot Camp for $300, $500 for couples. Bring a friend!
What does my registration fee cover?
Registration fees cover your attendance to the event and all materials necessary during the event. The registration fee does not include travel, meals, or lodging.
Is the Marriage Boot Camp conducted in a group setting or one-on-one setting?
The Boot Camp experience takes place in multiple configurations from one-on-one, to small groups, to big groups; all to get the most learning and healing from the exercise.
Can I bring my baby/kids with me?
The Boot Camp seminar does not provide child care and does not allow children in the event.
Can I miss part of the Boot Camp?
The Boot Camp is an intense program that is designed to accelerate growth through a series of games. Each day is more advanced and builds upon the games and drills of the previous day. If you cannot attend an entire Boot Camp, then please wait to attend until you can.
Travel Information?
For travel information on airports, hotels and event centers click here: TRAVEL INFORMATION
What are the ages of the participants in the Marriage Boot Camp?
We require all participants attending the Boot Camp to be at least 18 years of age. The Boot Camp is for all couples age 18 to 99. Because the games and drills are designed to help couples of all ages, groups will have participants of various ages.
Do I need to bring materials?
No. We will provide you with all the materials and supplies you need during the event. Materials are covered in the cost of your registration.
Do you allow my service dog to accompany me if I am attending?
Yes, if you have a service dog, we do permit your service dog to accompany you; HOWEVER, please be prepared to provide the necessary paperwork to ensure your dog is a certified service animal.
We don't or can't communicate with each other, can the Boot Camp teach us?
Yes! Communication is the #1 issue in EVERY relationship so you’re not alone! We give you the best, time-tested tools and then we use our “drill & kill” technique to drive these healthy habits into your natural way of connecting by applying the new tools in many situations. You will grow from being a “disaster communicator” to a “master communicator”!
Do you have to be married to attend the Marriage Boot Camp?
NO! The Boot Camp is for all couples whether you are dating, engaged, or married. The Life Enrichment night time program is for individuals both married and single
I am in a same sex relationship; can we attend the Marriage Boot Camp?
Yes! The Marriage Boot Camp does not discriminate against anyone for any reason.
We have a good marriage. Is the Boot Camp for us or just for troubled relationships?
The Marriage Boot Camp is for anyone wanting to make positive change in their lives and relationship. Many couples come as a continuing discipline of growth, while others come as a last ditch effort to save to save what they have.
I'm desperate, my spouse just filed for divorce, can Marriage Boot Camp help us?
We can absolutely help you. The Marriage Boot Camp has a success rate that is higher than traditional marriage counseling. We conducted a study following 62 divorcing couples who graduated the Boot Camp recommitted to thier marriages to see how they were doing 2 years later. 80% of these couples ranked themselves “happily married”!
My spouse & I are separated and are not sure that there is anything left. How can the Marriage Boot Camp help us?
First, you will have the opportunity to rediscover why you fell in love in the first place and can choose to build on this or decide that this was never enough. You will know without a doubt if this is a relationship worth investing in or if you are better off going your separate ways. Second, should you choose to go your separate ways, you will learn to communicate in a way that will make the separating process go more smoothly and most importantly, you will have a set of tools with which to co-parent your children. You will also have those same tools to make all of your continuing relationships happy and healthy.
My spouse has been unfaithful, my trust is broken but I still love him; can the Marriage Boot Camp help us?
A large percentage of couples who come to the Marriage Boot Camp are struggling with infidelity. This is an extremely complicated issue with many diverse causes. Those who attend the Boot Camp will have the opportunity to discover the root causes, resolve the underlying issues, heal, forgive, and grow back together…IF you are willing to put in the hard work. You can leave the Boot Camp with the tools and disciplines to sustain a sacred and beautiful relationship.
Our children are gone, we've grown apart & have nothing in common anymore, can the Marriage Boot Camp help us?
Many couples invest so much time into their children’s lives that they forget to invest time in themselves or their relationship. The Boot Camp will help you rediscover who you are together and from there, find ways to explore the rich joy of life together. Many couples say they feel closer and have a deeper new love than they ever knew was possible!
My spouse is verbally & sometimes physically abusive, my spouse is full of anger, can the Marriage Boot Camp help us?
Marriage Boot Camp will make crystal clear that abusive behavior will never give you the life you’ve always wanted and we will give you the tools to express anger in a healthy way. We drill down into the root causes of toxic anger (often from childhood) and show you the path to freedom.
ACCOUNTS & FINANCIAL
MARRIAGE COUNSELING
Can I get a refund?
All of your payment is refundable except the initial $200 down payment you make to the Marriage Boot Camp. Payment for the Life Enrichment Boot Camp is 100% refundable.
Can I make payments arrangements for my registration fees?
Yes. A minimum down payment of $200 is required to secure your seats. The remaining balance may be paid in any increment and paid in full by the day prior to the start of the event. We are unable to take payments at the door of an event.
How can I apply for financial aide?
Financial aid is provided to those who really need help and is provided by our generous donors based on need and their resources. To apply, go to the bottom of the page and tell us your story in “Contact Us”. We also encourage you to do your own personal fundraising! We are a 501c3 charitable organization and donations can be made in your name and are tax deductible! Here is a sample letter that you can send to your friends, family or church:
Dear friends and family,
We believe so strongly in marriage that we are planning to invest in ours and attend the Marriage Boot Camp and we could use your help. The cost is $1600 and is hard for us right now. Won’t you consider making a donation to this non-profit ministry in our name to help us? Here is the link: https://www.marriagebootcamp.com/help-a-friend/
You will get a tax-deductible receipt at year end. Thank you!
How do I pay for my hotel?
You will need to contact the venue hotel to arrange lodging. Often, attendees of the Boot Camp are extended a discounted group rate, subject to an expiration date prior to the event. Please contact the venue hotel and ask if a discounted rate is available for attendees of the Marriage Boot Camp.
How can I make a donation?
You can make a donation by clicking here: link: https://www.marriagebootcamp.com/donate/
Is your program covered by insurance?
Generally no. Check with your insurance company as some will now pay for Life Coaching.
My spouse has an addiction; can the Marriage Boot Camp help us?
Addiction is a complex problem that requires several treatment approaches. The first is SOBRIETY. An addict must be sober before he can go on to the deeper healing work. The Boot Camp is designed to get at the deep wounds that are often the genesis of addiction. Remember, in addiction recovery sobriety is not the goal, connection is the goal.
I am a Counselor, how do I refer someone to the Boot Camp seminar?
Many counselors, therapists and coaches refer their clients to the Boot Camp seminar as it is a great way to begin or jump start the healing journey but it is NOT a replacement for the work that counselors do long term. Click on the CONTACT US window and we will work with you toward your therapeutic goals with your client. We can also provide financial assistance if needed.
Do you offer one-on-one counseling at the Marriage Boot Camp?
Marriage Boot Camp does not provide one-on-one counseling. We are not licensed therapists or counselors. We will not give advice or make recommendations. Everything we do at the Marriage Boot Camp is done in a group setting with various dynamics depending upon the particular drill or game that is being conducted.
Do you offer private Marriage Boot Camp sessions?
No, we do not offer private Marriage Boot Camp sessions. Everything we do at the Marriage Boot Camp is done in a group setting with various dynamics depending upon the particular drill or game that is being conducted.
What makes your program different from counseling?
We don’t give you any advice. You’ll find your own answers as you play the interactive games and drills. Unlike counseling, we have 40 hours over four short days to work with you. The program is intense enough to keep you in the moment so that you are ready and willing to address the issues as they come up. Most counselors that have attended the Boot Camp say that our four-day program is equivalent to a minimum of two years worth of therapy.
MARRIAGE BOOT CAMP & SPIRITUALITY
MARRIAGE BOOT CAMP TV
Is this a Christian Seminar or Religious Event?
The Boot Camp is not a “religious” organization and we do not preach or manipulate. We do have a Christian underpinning of love and non-judgement. We do allow individuals to freely express how God relates to them, but we do not allow anyone to preach at others. We require that everyone be respectful of the different belief systems of the participants. Many people come to the Boot Camp with spiritual damage from religious people or organizations and we work very hard to help people heal and seek God in their own way.
I don't believe in God, am I a good fit to attend?
The Marriage Boot Camp is an inclusive, respectful experience for everybody. In 20+ years we have not had a single complaint. Although we have Christian beliefs, we welcome everyone and hold strongly to the belief that we are not to judge another’s beliefs.
Is this a scripturally based program?
“Good psychology is good theology” ~ Elizabeth Carroll. We believe that all the good in the healing arts aligns perfectly with biblical truth and we work diligently to maintain that balance. There is nothing in the Boot Camp curriculum that would be considered controversial to the Judeo Christian culture. We are a therapeutic, healing ministry not an evangelical ministry.
How can I apply to be on TV?
We do not choose who appears on the Marriage Boot Camp TV shows. If you are only interested on being on TV you will need to contact the TV network directly.
Will the seminar be filmed?
NO! The TV version, while real, is far more dramatized for the sake of TV than what you will experience in person. Our standard boot camps are not filmed or recorded in any way.
Do I have to be on TV?
No. The Boot Camp is in a private and confidential setting. If we conduct seminars in the future that are going to be filmed, we will designate those seminars as TV special events.