Practical Tools. Meaningful Conversations. Stronger Connection.
Join The Well for a practical, engaging workshop designed to help couples strengthen communication, deepen connection, and build skills that support a healthier partnership.
Whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or in a long-term committed relationship, this workshop offers practical strategies to help you better understand one another and navigate life’s challenges as a team.
No relationship is perfect. Whether you’re doing well and want to grow stronger or you’ve noticed communication becoming more difficult, this workshop is designed to help you strengthen your relationship and build healthier patterns together.
Topics Include
- Building a stronger team mindset
- Communicating more clearly
- Setting healthy boundaries
- Strengthening connection
- Breaking negative relationship patterns
- Repairing after conflict
Workshop expectations, confidentiality information, participation requirements, and informed consent will be reviewed as part of the registration process.
Workshop Details
Beyond 50/50 is offered throughout the year based on community interest.
Option 1: 3-Part Workshop Series
This format allows couples to learn and practice skills over three weeks, with each session building upon the previous one.
Option 2: One-Day Intensive Workshop
Prefer a single-day option? Attend one of our 3-hour workshop sessions covering the same core concepts in a condensed format.
Participants only need to register for one session. Both sessions cover the same workshop content.
Ready to invest in your relationship?
Join the interest list below, and we’ll notify you when registration opens for the next available session. Registration is limited, and space is available on a first-approved, first-served basis.
Interested in the Next Workshop?
Join our interest list to be notified when the next Beyond 50/50 workshop is scheduled. Beyond 50/50 is offered periodically throughout the year as interest allows. Completing the interest form does not register you for a workshop or require payment—it simply lets us know you’d like to be notified by email when the next session is scheduled and registration opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Couples who are dating, engaged, married, or in a long-term committed relationship are welcome to participate.
No. This workshop is open to the community.
No. This is a psychoeducational relationship enrichment workshop, not therapy.
No. While there will be opportunities for discussion and activities with your partner, participants are not required to share personal details with the larger group.
Many couples attend workshops to strengthen communication and connection during difficult seasons. However, couples experiencing significant safety concerns, active domestic violence, or situations requiring intensive therapeutic support may be referred to more appropriate services.
Because registration fees are non-refundable, participants are encouraged to attend the workshop format they can fully commit to attending.
Space is limited to 4 couples in the 3-part series and 4 couples in each one-day workshop session.
Just bring yourselves, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and grow together. Any necessary materials will be provided.
Complete the interest form on this page to let us know you're interested in attending a future Beyond 50/50 workshop. We'll notify you by email as soon as the next sessions are scheduled and registration opens.
Meet the Facilitators
Yasmeen "Yaz" Duarte, MCMHC Student Intern
Yaz is a counseling intern completing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen relationships, navigate life transitions, and build emotional resilience. Her approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and a collaborative, strengths-based perspective that emphasizes healthy communication, personal growth, and meaningful connection. Yaz is committed to creating a supportive environment where participants feel respected, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their relationships.
Ashley Barksdale, EdD, LCSW
Dr. Ashley Barksdale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Certified Family Life Educator, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. She is the owner of The Well and has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Ashley combines clinical expertise with practical relationship education to help couples strengthen communication, deepen connection, and develop skills for navigating life’s challenges together.