
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
This workshop is open to the community. You do not have to be a current client of The Well to participate.
Beyond 50/50 is a psychoeducational relationship enrichment workshop and is not couples therapy.
Workshop expectations, confidentiality information, participation requirements, and informed consent will be reviewed as part of the registration process.
Workshop Details
Choose the Format That Works Best for You
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.
July 8, 15, & 22, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Session One: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM or
Session Two: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Participants only need to register for one session. Both sessions cover the same workshop content.
Location
The Well: Family Support
617 18th Ave N. Columbus, MS 39701
Registration Fee
$40 per couple for all three sessions
Ready to invest in your relationship?
Complete the registration form below to reserve your spot. Registration is limited, and space is available on a first-approved, first-served basis.

Beyond 50/50 Workshop Registration
Thank you for your interest in participating in Beyond 50/50. This workshop is designed to help couples strengthen communication, deepen connection, and develop practical skills that support a healthier, more resilient relationship.
Whether you are dating, engaged, married, or in a long-term committed relationship, this workshop offers an opportunity to invest intentional time in your partnership and learn tools that can be applied in everyday life.
Please complete the registration form below.
Registration is limited to 8 couples per workshop. Once a workshop reaches capacity, additional registrations will be placed on a waitlist.
We look forward to supporting you as you learn, connect, and grow together.
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 8 couples in the 3-part series and 8 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.
Click the registration button on this page and complete the form and payment. Once your payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email with workshop details and any additional information before the first session.
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, Certified Family Life Educator, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. She is the owner of The Well: Family Support 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.
