Skills to reconnect, rebuild, & STRENGTHEN Your Relationship
Join us for a 5 week transformative workshop
May 20 - June 17, 2026
(Wednesdays) 6- 7:30pm
Annapolis, Maryland.
Learn and practice communication,
conflict resolution, and stress management skills.
You will be guided by Dr. Jessica Zinder and Miran Dalley, licensed therapists and relationship experts.
ATTACHMENT & LOVE
COMMUNICATION SKILLS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
COMMUNICATION SKILLS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Learn the research and science behind the way you connect with your partner so you can gain insight, expand your skills, and make healthier choices in your relationship.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
COMMUNICATION SKILLS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
COMMUNICATION SKILLS & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Learn techniques that transform conflict into a doorway to a healthier relationship. Learn ways to express truths without shutting each other down. Practice communication skills with expert guidance so you can finally feel heard.
STRESS MANAGEMENT & MINDFULNESS
STRESS MANAGEMENT & MINDFULNESS
STRESS MANAGEMENT & MINDFULNESS
Our emphasis on stress management skills and mindfulness each week helps calm your nervous system as you and your partner learn, reflect, and work through problems.
INTIMACY & CONNECTION
STRESS MANAGEMENT & MINDFULNESS
STRESS MANAGEMENT & MINDFULNESS
Learn practices that deepen intimacy and restore closeness — emotional, relational, and nervous system–based approaches to real connection.
Meet Your Facilitators
Dr. Jessica Zinder
Dr. Jessica Zinder
Dr. Jessica Zinder
Dr. Jessica Zinder is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, and earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006. She is the owner of Healing Gardens LLC.. Dr. Zinder has worked as a psychotherapist at various college counseling and community mental health centers, where she helped many couples. Dr. Zinder creates a collaborative and supportive relationship with couples to facilitate positive change. She has a passion for providing psychotherapy and psycho-education to couples, assisting them in utilizing strengths and expanding skills to transform and empower their relationships. As a Master Gardener, Dr. Zinder loves integrating nature into the therapeutic process.
Miran Dalley
Dr. Jessica Zinder
Dr. Jessica Zinder
Miran Dalley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, relationship therapist, and founder of Healing Hearts Wellness Center. With a spiritually grounded, trauma-informed philosophy centered on mind-body-spirit integration, Miran supports couples, families, and individuals in creating the kind of connection that feels genuinely safe- from the inside out. Her work is rooted in the belief that safe connection heals the nervous system, heart, and soul. Rather than providing information alone, Miran guides clients toward
real integration — helping them stop seeking external validation and begin trusting the wisdom they already
carry within themselves.
More about US
Our Values
We value compassion, respect, and integrity. We will support you both in this process as your skills expand and your relationship strengthens and heals.
Our Approach
We take a holistic approach and consider the physical, emotional, spiritual, & social factors that impact relationships. Our goal is to help our clients develop the skills and resilience they need to navigate and overcome relationship challenges.
Our Specialization
We have specialized training in a variety of areas, including LGBTQ+ issues, cultural competency, and trauma-informed care. We are committed to being inclusive and affirming to all of our clients.
Workshop Space
The 5 Week Couples Workshop is located at
Wellsview Center for WellBeing,
613 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, Maryland.
Situated on an acre of land, the center provides a beautiful and relaxing space for couple to reflect, learn, and grow.
Outdoor Spaces
The outdoor patio is a great space to reconnect and relax
before or after the workshop.
In addition, enjoy a meditative walk at the onsite labyrinth.
WE CAFE
Enjoy some delicious restorative tea or coffee, snacks,
or even a light meal prior to or after the workshop at the onsite cafe. Food can be ordered/requested in advance.
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