Rebuild Your Relationship, Step by Step

When a relationship has been through hurt, distance or years of conflict, it can be hard to know where to start. The Reconstruction Curriculum is a structured program from The Hope Center for Healing and Health that walks couples through rebuilding their relationship one piece at a time. It's led by Pamela Wiggins, MA, LMHC, at our Pinellas Park office, serving St. Petersburg, Largo, Seminole, Clearwater and the rest of Pinellas County, with telehealth available anywhere in Florida.

Grounded in relationship research

Reconstruction is built on the Gottman Method, decades of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman on what makes relationships last. Instead of only talking about problems, couples learn and practice the specific habits that strong relationships share.

What the sessions cover

• Your strengths: naming what still works and what brought you together
• Friendship and fondness: rebuilding everyday appreciation and connection
• Love languages: learning how each partner gives and receives love
• Expectations: bringing unspoken expectations into the open and agreeing on realistic ones
• Conflict and repair: handling disagreements without damage and repairing when things go wrong
• Trust and commitment: rebuilding safety and choosing each other again
• Covenant agreement: writing a shared agreement for the relationship you want going forward

Tools between sessions

Each couple gets the Reconstruction couples workbook and the Reconstruction wheel in our Between Sessions app, so you can practice skills, track progress and keep the conversation going at home.

Who it's for

• Couples recovering from betrayal, broken trust or a long period of disconnection
• Couples stuck in the same arguments who want a clear plan
• Married or committed partners who want to rebuild before things get worse

How to get started

Couples begin with a 60-minute intake to make sure the program is a good fit. Sessions are 60 minutes, and couples sessions are $200 per session, private pay. You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate. Any group dates are posted on our Events page.

Frequently asked questions

Do we both have to attend?
Reconstruction is designed for both partners. If only one of you is ready, individual counseling is a good place to start.

Is Reconstruction right if there is abuse in the relationship?
Couples work isn't recommended when one partner feels unsafe. Let us know at intake, and we'll help you find the right kind of support.

Take the first step

Your relationship can be rebuilt. Book online or call 727-575-7060.