Benefits of Attending:

  • Rekindle friendship: Rediscover the bond of friendship in your relationship.

  • Foster fondness and admiration: Understand the importance of nurturing positive feelings and learn techniques to reignite them.

  • Focus on the positive: Develop the habit of noticing and appreciating the good aspects of your partner and relationship.

  • Balance needs: Learn how to meet your partner's needs while still honoring your own.

  • Manage conflicts: Acquire skills to address common issues that often lead to conflicts.

  • Deepen connection: Explore methods to connect with your partner on a deeper emotional level.

  • Establish shared meaning: Create a shared vision for your relationship and cultivate a legacy together.

  • Prevent pitfalls: Gain insights into predicting and avoiding potential relationship challenges, supported by Gottman's research.

About this Workshop:

The Seven Principles Workshop for Couples offers a lively and insightful experience grounded in Dr. John Gottman's renowned research, as detailed in his bestselling book, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work." This workshop, which has benefitted tens of thousands of couples globally, focuses on enhancing friendship, equipping partners with effective communication skills and building shared meaning. Through engaging lectures, demonstrations, videos, and private exercises, participants embark on a journey of relationship enrichment.

Central to the workshop's approach is Dr. Gottman's three decades of scientifically analyzing marital habits, leading to a method that addresses behaviors jeopardizing relationships. By emphasizing the significance of everyday interactions, couples learn to nurture the core aspects of their partnership.

Importantly, the workshop respects participants' privacy, eliminating the need for group sharing of personal issues. This ensures couples can explore their relationship dynamics in a safe and supportive environment.

Research underscores the importance of proactive intervention, as couples often wait nearly three years before seeking professional help. Through the Seven Principles Workshop, couples gain valuable insights and evidence-based skills to strengthen intimacy, friendship, and communication skills, empowering them to navigate challenges with resilience and positivity.

Included in the Workshop

  • 10 Hours of Training

  • One Copy of “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”

  • Two copies of the Seven Principles Couples Guide Workbooks

  • Love Map and Open-Ended Questions Card Decks

  • Private exercises and conversations with your partner to strengthen your relationship based on years of groundbreaking research

The workshop is offered in two different formats to meet your needs

Weekend Intensives (both in person and virtual): Best suited for couples that can dedicate two 5 hour blocks of time on Saturday and Sunday for the workshop.

Weekly Sessions (virtual): If your couple would prefer weekly sessions over an 7 week period, this option is for you. Sessions will begin in the later evening to best accommodate schedules.

Workshop Costs: Both weekend and weekly formats are $450 dollars. Sliding scale is available to a limited number of couples. A deposit is required to secure your spot in your workshop of choice.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES

Weekend Intensive Workshop: Begins 11/2/24 to 11/3/24. The workshop will meet over Zoom from 10am-3pm

Weekly Session Workshop: Begins Wednesday 10/2/24 through 11/13/24. The workshop will meet each Wednesday for 7 consecutive weeks over Zoom from 8-930pm.

Is this workshop for us?

From pre-engagement to seasoned unions, from premarital bliss to couples in their golden years, this workshop welcomes all stages of relationships. Whether you're seeking to fortify a budding romance, enrich an already thriving partnership, or simply sharpen your conflict resolution skills, this program caters to diverse backgrounds, ages, faiths, and sexual orientations.

*Unfortunately, this couples workshop is not suited for everyone. If your relationship is experiencing emotional abuse, domestic violence, unwanted touch, or substance abuse, serious mental health problems in one or both of the partners this class is not appropriate for you. Instead, I encourage you to instead seek individual or couples therapy.*

Your Workshop Leader


In addition to being a Level 3 Gottman trained couples counselor, I am also a certified leader of the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work workshop. With a passion for making the presented information relevant and accessible to your relationship, I strive to deliver the workshop with warmth, compassion, and expertise. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for all attendees, where couples can feel empowered to explore, learn, and grow together.

FAQs

  • No. The class does not include sharing problems and issues publicly. Couple’s exercises are done privately.

  • Certainly! If you’re okay with virtual sessions, they might be the best fit for you. However, if you're not keen on that setting and would prefer a private (only one couple) workshop for you and your partner, please don't hesitate to contact me. We can discuss specialized pricing options for this customized option.

  • Both the weekend and weekly workshop options are $450 dollars. Sliding scale is available for a limited number of couples.

  • No. Since the class involves doing exercises together, both partners must participate.

  • Yes! This workshop is tailored for couples at various stages of their relationships.

  • Everything you need to be successful will be provided for your at the start of the workshop

  • Anywhere between 4-10 couples.

  • No. The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work is designed as a psycho-educational class and is not a substitute for couples counseling.

  • In case of cancellation on or before the Early Bird Registration deadline, a full refund will be issued, deducting a $75 processing fee. However, cancellations after this deadline will result in your registration being converted into a credit valid for a full year, which can be utilized for upcoming workshops.

  • That’s okay! If you’d like a phone consultation to further explain the workshop I’d be happy to chat with you.