ABOUT
What if one focused day gave you skills that strengthened your relationship for years?
A Day For Us is for Utah couples and families who care deeply about their relationships — and want to invest in them intentionally.
In a culture where family matters, commitments matter, and showing up for the people you love matters, this conference is a one-day, local staycation with real substance. It’s a space set apart from the noise of everyday life — a day to slow down, learn, reflect, and walk away stronger together.
Whether you’re newly married, decades in, parenting little ones, launching teenagers, rebuilding after hard seasons, navigating faith shifts, or simply wanting more depth and connection — there will be sessions designed for you.
This isn’t only for couples in crisis, and it’s not only for couples who feel “fine.” It’s for Utah partners who believe their marriage or relationship is worth tending to before, during, or after life’s transitions.
What You'll Experience
You’ll hear from trusted mental health professionals, engage in guided, practical exercises, and leave with tools you can use for months — not just inspiration for the drive home. Think of it as Education Week for your relationship, but focused entirely on mental health, emotional connection, and parenting resilience — thoughtfully curated into one powerful day.
Come with your spouse.
Come with your partner.
Come with a friend who values growth.
Spend the day investing in what matters most — and walk away with skills that amplify connection, strengthen your family, and protect your future.
In a place where family matters deeply, taking one day to strengthen yours is a meaningful start.
A Day Set Apart
Throughout the day, you’ll participate in a thoughtfully designed program that combines expert insight with practical, hands-on learning.
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A keynote session focused on strengthening relationships in the face of real-life stress and responsibilities
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Interactive breakout sessions covering topics like communication, parenting and mental health, emotional resilience, and navigating relationship challenges
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Guided exercises and discussions designed to help couples apply what they’re learning in real time
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A supportive, welcoming environment where couples can learn without pressure or judgment
This isn’t just a series of lectures — it’s a day designed to help couples engage, reflect, and leave with meaningful insight.
Hosted by Kane Counseling Services in partnership with Rocky Mountain University
Meet the Speakers
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Dr. Matt Townsend
Keynote
Dr. Matt Townsend is a relationship coach, marriage educator, and human development expert who has spent over 25 years helping couples improve communication, resolve conflict, and build lasting, fulfilling partnerships.
Dr. Chad Ford
Keynote
Chad Ford is an international conflict mediator, peace educator, and former ESPN NBA analyst who writes about transforming conflict and building peace in relationships and communities.
Dr. Christy Kane
Keynote
Dr. Christy Kane is a national keynote speaker and clinical mental health counselor who specializes in couples and family mental health, helping individuals and partners strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges with resilience and clarity.
David Dodini
Breakout Speaker
David Dodini is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and researcher specializing in men’s mental health, betrayal trauma, and helping couples rebuild connection after broken trust.
Aimee Mortensen
Breakout Speaker
Aimee is a Certified Sex Therapist and Gottman-trained clinician who helps individuals and couples heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s hardest transitions with compassion and resilience.
Kristy Weber
Breakout Speaker
A Gottman-trained and trauma-certified therapist, Kristy Weber brings advanced expertise in relationships, betrayal trauma, grief, and family healing.
Josh Otani
Breakout Speaker
Josh Otani is a Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in helping couples move through disconnection, shame, and broken trust toward greater honesty, safety, and intimacy.
Jessie Whittaker
Breakout Speaker
Jessie Santa Maria Whittaker is a Clinical Social Worker who specializes in faith transitions, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and helping people untangle the expectations, identities, and roles that no longer fit.
Karina Pribil-Corbett
Karina is an Accredited Financial Counselor and financial therapist who empowers couples to align their finances with their values, emotions, and relationship goals.
"I’m grateful for this resource because the emotional health of couples plays such an important role in the well-being of families and communities"
Mark Kelly, CSW
"Healthy relationships don’t just benefit couples — they shape the emotional health of entire families."
Kristin Allen, AMHC
“Communication is the compass that can redirect a relationship from stormy waters toward calm seas.”
Danielle Bridenstine, MFTI