One Day Couples Workshop Austin, TX
Lost in
Translation
Learn how to stay connected when the conversations that matter most become the hardest to have.
What Most Couples Never Learn
You are not failing your relationship.
No One Ever Taught You
You were never trained for it.
- 01 Saying something difficult without creating defensiveness.
- 02 Hearing feedback without becoming reactive.
- 03 Staying connected when conversations become challenging.
Communication habits become so familiar that we stop noticing them.
That is pattern.
And patterns can change.
In One Day
In less than 8 hours, you will:
- 01 Recognize the patterns that keep conversations from moving forward
- 02 Understand why certain conversations repeatedly break down
- 03 Learn a practical framework for navigating difficult discussions
- 04 Communicate with greater clarity, confidence and connection.
- 05 Listen in a way that strengthens understanding
- 06 Leave with a repeatable approach you can use immediately
Most couples spend years repeating
the same communication patterns.
- In one day, you will learn how to recognize them.
- Not theory.
- Not endless discussion.
- A practical framework you can use in your very next conversation.
The Structure
Most difficult conversations follow the same pattern.
When one is missing,
understanding becomes more difficult.
A Real Example
the same argument for years.
Every conversation ended
the same way.
One pushed harder.
The other shut down.
By the end of the day, they had a practical structure for navigating the conversation differently.
Nothing about their
personality changed.
The pattern did.
This Is For You If
- Certain conversations seem to repeat themselves no matter how often you have them
- You avoid certain conversations because they rarely go as planned
- You feel misunderstood despite your best efforts
- You care about your relationship and want a better way forward
This Is Not For You If
- You want someone to tell you your partner is the problem
- You are unwilling to examine your own role in the conversation
- You are looking for a quick emotional reset rather than lasting change
- You are not prepared to practice new ways of communicating
Who Is Leading This
Tanya Martinez-Cardenas, LPC
Named Best Couples Therapist in Austin
two years in a row.
For more than a decade, Tanya has helped couples navigate the conversations that determine whether relationships strengthen, drift apart, or remain stuck in the same cycle for years.
She has worked with hundreds of couples, many of whom arrived feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
Lost In Translation brings together the communication principles, patterns, and practical tools she has taught throughout her career.
Why Application Is Required
Not every couple is ready.
Not every workshop is right for every couple.
Lost In Translation is intentionally limited to eight couples.
Participation is by application.
Every application is reviewed individually to ensure the
workshop is the right fit for both the couple and the experience.
If accepted, you will receive workshop details and next steps.
The Room
This is a working session for couples who want a different way forward.
- Date
- Saturday xx, 2026
- Time
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Place
- Austin, Texas
- Capacity
- Eight Couples Only
- Format
- Interactive Workshop Experience
- Lunch
- Provided
- Languages
- English and Español
Investment
Per Couple
Participation Is By Application Only
A highly curated experience limited to
eight couples.
- Full-Day Experience
- Workshop Materials
- Lunch Included
- English & Español
- Eight Couples Only
- Application Required
Before You Apply
Apply To Attend
Only 8 couples will be accepted.
Once full, applications close.
Participation is by application.
The goal is not to fill the room.
The goal is to create the right room.
If you believe this workshop is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply.