Our Press Mentions
Choosing a couples retreat after infidelity requires trust, reassurance, and proof of legitimacy. This page highlights earned media coverage of Andrew Sofin and Couples Retreat to demonstrate third-party validation. These press mentions reflect professional recognition, clinical credibility, and why couples across Canada and internationally trust our retreats during deeply vulnerable moments.
As Seen In — Couples Therapy Retreat Featured Media
Couples Retreat and its founder, Andrew Sofin, have been featured in respected international and Canadian publications. Major outlets, including Elle Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and the Financial Post, have covered the retreats’ intensive therapy model and infidelity recovery work. These features reinforce credibility and provide independent validation for couples researching high-trust, private therapy options. Media coverage highlights the retreats’ focus on affair recovery, emotional safety, and immersive healing rather than traditional weekly therapy, positioning the program as a trusted destination for couples in crisis.
Andrew Sofin, MA, RP, TCF, RMFT
Andrew Sofin, MA, RP, TCF, RMFT
Andrew founded Couples Retreat at Ocean Coral, The Brief Crisis Therapy Institute, and is in private practice (The Belmont Centre) in Montreal, Canada. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Guelph, holding an Advanced Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies. He attended Queen’s University for undergraduate studies and completed graduate studies at Antioch University, specializing in couple and family therapy.
His previous professional experience includes working in hospitals, residential programs, and private practice. He is currently the president of the Canadian Association for Marriage & Family Therapy. Andrew is married with two children.
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Professional Credentials & Industry Recognition
Andrew Sofin’s media presence is supported by extensive professional credentials. He is a Licensed Psychotherapist with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the OTSTCFQ. He holds Clinical Fellow status with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with CAMFT.
In addition to clinical practice, he serves as the current President of the Canadian Association for Couple & Family Therapy and as a Visiting Professor at the University of Guelph. His graduate studies at Antioch University focused on couple and family therapy, building on undergraduate education from Queen’s University. These roles and qualifications reinforce the expertise behind every media mention.
In addition to clinical practice, he serves as the current President of the Canadian Association for Couple & Family Therapy and as a Visiting Professor at the University of Guelph. His graduate studies at Antioch University focused on couple and family therapy, building on undergraduate education from Queen’s University. These roles and qualifications reinforce the expertise behind every media mention.
Awards & Professional Achievements
Industry recognition further supports Andrew Sofin’s authority. His presidency of CAMFT reflects peer acknowledgment of leadership and ethical practice. He has collaborated on national initiatives such as the COVID-19 Impacts Family Therapy Survey alongside the Vanier Institute and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Over more than twenty-five years in couples and family therapy, he has also developed and refined the Intensive Private Couples Therapy model now offered at Couples Retreat, with a documented track record of helping couples stabilize and rebuild after crisis.
Luxury Marriage Retreat Reviews — What the Press Says
Journalists covering Couples Retreat frequently remark on the combination of clinical depth and restorative environment. Press descriptions highlight the intensive therapy schedule, often involving several hours of guided work per day, balanced with intentional downtime for integration. Coverage has noted that couples are supported through high-conflict moments with on-site availability, rather than being sent home to cope alone.
Articles also reference reported outcomes, including high percentages of couples choosing to stay together and continue repair after completing the retreat. This press commentary supports searches for luxury marriage retreat reviews by offering independent observations rather than promotional claims.
Press Quotes on Retreat Outcomes Published quotes describe couples remaining together after retreat participation, the effectiveness of extended daily sessions, and the impact of combining a private resort setting with serious therapeutic work. Journalists have also noted the availability of emergency support during emotionally intense moments, underscoring the retreat’s focus on safety and containment during infidelity recovery.
Press Quotes on Retreat Outcomes Published quotes describe couples remaining together after retreat participation, the effectiveness of extended daily sessions, and the impact of combining a private resort setting with serious therapeutic work. Journalists have also noted the availability of emergency support during emotionally intense moments, underscoring the retreat’s focus on safety and containment during infidelity recovery.
About Andrew Sofin — Founder of Couples Retreat
Andrew Sofin is the founder of Couples Retreat. He serves as Clinical Director and remains actively involved as a practicing therapist within the retreat program. He is also a co-founder of the Brief Crisis Therapy Institute and maintains a private practice at The Belmont Centre in Montreal.
Beyond professional roles, Andrew Sofin is married and a parent of two children, a detail often referenced in the media to humanize his perspective on family life and long-term partnership. His academic background includes undergraduate studies at Queen’s University and graduate training at Antioch University, shaping a career dedicated to helping couples navigate crises with clarity and compassion.
Media Inquiries & Interview Requests
Andrew Sofin is available for media commentary and interviews on topics related to infidelity, trust repair, marriage crisis, and intensive couples therapy. Journalists seeking expert insight are invited to connect directly for timely responses. Media resources, including a professional headshot and short biography, are available upon request to support accurate coverage and publication needs.
Canadian Couples Therapy Expert — Serving Clients Internationally
Based in Montreal, Couples Retreat serves Canadian couples as well as international clients seeking private intensive support. Andrew Sofin is the only Canadian couples therapist regularly featured in major United States publications discussing the intensive retreat model. In addition to Canadian-based services, retreat locations in the Riviera Maya and the Dominican Republic offer accessible options for couples traveling from across Canada and abroad. His role as President of the Canadian Association for Couple & Family Therapy anchors this international reach in strong domestic credibility.
Book a Consultation — Experience What the Press Is Talking About
As featured in Elle Magazine and other respected publications, Couples Retreat offers private, intensive therapy for couples facing infidelity and trust breakdown. If you are considering this level of support, you can book a consultation to discuss your situation, ask questions, and explore whether the retreat is the right fit for you.
Raising a Child with Special Needs
Caring for a child with special needs pushes couples into survival mode, prioritizing logistics over connection. Exhaustion, grief, and unequal roles can create distance. This retreat helps partners restore communication, support, and trust.
Challenges with Children or Defiant Teens
Parenting a defiant or emotionally reactive child can erode a couple’s bond. Disagreements about discipline mask deeper issues, leaving partners polarized. This retreat helps couples exit crisis mode, repair communication, and rebuild partnership.
Prenuptial Agreements & Wealth Dynamics
Money, wealth differences, and prenuptial agreements can introduce power imbalances and emotional insecurity. Even decisions may leave one partner feeling unheard. This retreat focuses on healing impact, rebuilding trust, and creating financial values.
Empty Nest Syndrome When Kids Leave for University
When children leave for university, parenting routines and shared purpose disappear quickly. Emotional distance and unresolved issues surface. This retreat supports couples processing grief, identity shifts, and intimacy changes while redefining their relationship.
Family Stress & Caregiving Burnout
Years of caregiving, responsibility, and family stress can wear down connection. Couples focus on managing life instead of nurturing the relationship. This retreat offers space to slow down and reconnect as partners again.
Life Transitions & Relationship Realignment
Major life transitions can shift roles, priorities, and needs within a relationship. Without space to adjust, couples drift. This retreat helps partners realign expectations, improve communication, and strengthen their bond through change together.
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frequently asked questions
Why do press mentions matter when choosing a couples therapy retreat?
Press mentions help couples evaluate credibility when choosing an intensive therapy retreat. Because these programs involve emotional vulnerability and significant commitment, independent validation matters. When established publications feature a couple’s retreat or quote its founder, it signals that journalists have assessed the work as relevant and legitimate. Earned media differs from advertising because it is not purchased or scripted. For couples researching infidelity recovery options, press coverage reduces uncertainty and provides reassurance that the retreat model has been examined beyond marketing language. It also demonstrates professional standing, ethical practice, and public accountability, all of which support informed decision-making during a stressful and emotionally sensitive period for families worldwide today.
Which publications have featured Andrew Sofin and Couples Retreat?
Andrew Sofin has been featured in both Canadian and international media for his work with couples navigating infidelity and relationship crises. Publications such as Elle Magazine, the Globe and Mail, and the Financial Post have quoted him as an expert on affair recovery and intensive couples therapy. These articles often explore why immersive retreat formats can be effective during high-conflict periods. Media coverage also highlights his leadership roles, including presidency within Canadian professional associations. Together, these features position him as a trusted voice in relationship health, offering couples reassurance that his approach is respected, examined, and recognized beyond private clinical settings by journalists and readers alike across North America.
Are press mentions the same as paid advertising or endorsements?
Press mentions are earned media, meaning they are generated through editorial interest rather than payment. Journalists select experts or programs because they offer insight, relevance, or public value. Paid advertising, by contrast, is controlled by the organization and designed to promote services directly. This distinction is important for couples researching therapy retreats. Earned coverage suggests the work has been independently reviewed and deemed newsworthy. It also indicates transparency, since statements appear in context rather than marketing copy. Understanding this difference helps couples interpret press mentions as credibility signals rather than promotional claims during emotionally complex decisions, especially after infidelity, crisis, or trust collapse within intimate relationships that today worldwide face.
How does media coverage support trust in affair recovery work?
Media coverage can ease anxiety for couples considering an intensive retreat after infidelity. Betrayal often creates fear of making another mistake, including choosing the wrong support. Seeing a retreat discussed in respected publications reassures couples that the work has public visibility and professional acknowledgment. Press mentions also help normalize seeking intensive help, showing that others have pursued similar paths. For many couples, this external validation provides enough safety to take a first step. It does not replace personal fit or consultation, but it can reduce hesitation and support more confident, informed engagement with the healing process during emotionally vulnerable periods, especially when trust feels shattered and uncertain futures loom large.
