Cathie and Dr Israel Helfand provide tools and insights from their acclaimed Marriage Quest Program that has been developed over the past 40+ years.

The YUMMY Marriage, is available on Amazon in the paperback and Kindle editions, as an iBook on Apple, and as a spiral-bound book at Lulu.com.

Marriage Quest has been rated the #1 best marriage counseling retreat in the US since 2015!

Dr David Helfand explains the 6 human stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn, tend, and befriend) along with four strategies for helping your spouse when they showing signs of stress.

Dr David Helfand discusses signs that it’s time to consider separation when you have experienced a sexless marriage for a long period of time.

Dr David Helfand described tips on how to be assertive with a partner without being aggressive. One of the key takeaways is to share you feelings and thoughts with a partner without demanding behavioral changes from them.

Dr David Helfand describes one of the red flags that signal codependency: being anxious when your partner is away, and experiencing an inability to self soothe.

Dr David Helfand explains the importance of resolving past hurts when trying to create more empathy in your relationship.

Dr David Helfand describes some differences between a healthy relationship and codependency.

Dr David Helfand discusses the importance of sleep for emotional regulation and the health of your relationship.

Dr David Helfand describes sex education tips that every person should know and likely never learned.

Dr David Helfand discusses why work place affairs are so common and provides 4 tips for preventing them.

Dr David Helfand discusses the importance of both spouses understanding how the dynamics in their relationship resulted in an affair.

Dr David Helfand discusses how to know when it’s a good time to tell your partner you love them for the first time.

Dr David Helfand discusses ways to keep your relationship and sex life alive when you are coping with cancer and the many related stressors.

Dr David Helfand discusses how emotional affairs start, and the research on the affair partner usually trying to discuss their needs with their spouse multiple times before seeking comfort outside the relationship.

Dr David Helfand comments on a news article about a dry wedding at the request of the bride. 

Dr David Helfand talks about the importance of emotional intelligence as a sign that you are ready for marriage.

Dr David Helfand shares his thought on a news article about an adult kid who refused to babysit for their much younger sibling. He shares the psychology behind healthy boundaries in a family system.

Dr David Helfand comments on a recent news story and discusses the importance of healthy boundary setting within a family system.

Dr David Helfand discusses the importance of eye contact in a relationship and why the sudden avoidance of gazing at your partner is a red flag.

Dr David Helfand discusses the importance of whether or not to tell your partner about your snooping and the pros and cons of either decision.

Dr Israel Helfand discusses his role a sex therapist and how he has helped couples revitalize their sex lives during a 3-day marriage retreat.

Dr Israel Helfand talks about the importance of discussing sex during a marriage retreat, and how the process is an investment in your relationship.

Dr Israel Helfand comments on the celebrity relationship and how lust for an ex can linger for a long time.

Alumni Dr Israel and Cathie Helfand were interviewed about their successful Couples Retreat business and the road to get there since graduation.

Dr Israel Helfand is interviewed about the celebrity relationship and the difficulty of letting go of someone you have a strong desire and lust for.

Dr Israel Helfand talks about helping couples to determine sexual compatibility and ways they can rekindle their sex life.

Dr Israel Helfand discusses how kinky is in the eyes of the users, and he introduces the concept of mocha for couples that are not fully into the kink world.

Dr Israel Helfand talks about the rising trend of Gray Divorce with couples who have decided later in life that they want to be happy without their partner.

Dr Israel Helfand dispels the notion that Burlington, VT residents are not having sex as much as other cities.

Dr Israel Helfand talks about husbands’ desires to take more risks in the bedroom and spice up their sex life.

Dr Israel and Cathie Helfand comment on the dangers of not sleeping with your partner if your relationship is already in trouble.

Dr Israel Helfand offers 5 tips for keeping your sex live active and fun.

Dr Israel and Cathie Helfand discuss how to keep your vibrant sexual energy alive as you age and take care of a family.

Dr Israel Helfand talks about the Gates’ divorce and the trend of Gray Divorce across the country.