When a business organization employs an executive, rarely does it give attention to the executive's life partner.  Mindful that the executive spouse indirectly becomes part of the organization, The Levinson Institute proactively deals with work-and-family issues that affect executive performance.

The Executive Couple is an innovative consultation program begun over 40 years ago by The Levinson Institute.  Levinson consultants involved in this program are experienced psychologists and psychiatrists with extensive clinical experience and a major interest in managerial processes.  All are senior consultants who are active in Levinson executive-development seminars and Levinson consultation. 

The Executive Couple is especially helpful when a major decision needs to be made or if specific issues need clarification.  Typical themes include: relocation, new roles with greater time demands, domestic problems, termination, and retirement.  The consultation helps to anticipate unforeseen implications and explore new options; it is an effective preventative maintenance and risk-management tool.

The executive and his or her spouse spend time at the Harvard Club in Boston for three-to-five days. Here they meet with a Levinson consultant for several hours each day to discuss key issues in their relationship or critical work-life decisions they would like on a strictly confidential basis.  The couple and the consultant work out a detailed schedule of sessions and, if necessary, provide for additional career counseling or coaching sessions.  
 
While The Executive Couple provides a valuable opportunity for the executive and his or her spouse to work together as a couple, it is not marriage counseling or therapy.  Frequently, however, it does produce significant and positive insights into marital relationships.  Many enthusiastic couples, in fact, maintain ongoing relationships with the Levinson consultant and the Institute.