The Couples workshop is based upon Dr. John Gottman's 35 years of research with more than 3000 couples and  is designed to strengthen your relationship. If you have a strong relationship, this workshop will provide you with the insights and tools to enhance it. If your relationship is distressed, the workshop will provide a road map for repair.

The Couples Workshop includes presentations, role-plays, and opportunities to work privately on your real-life relationship issues. No public disclosure or sharing with other couples is required

 

 

For More Information and To Register

 for  October 4th and 5th, 2008

Special opportunity link

      for other dates go to www.gottman.com

 

 

 

 

 

The Couples Workshop topics include:

 

The Five Basic Questions

How is your marriage/relationship doing?

What makes relationships change, for better or for worse                              

If your marriage is in trouble, how can you turn it around

If your marriage is doing well, how can you ensure that your relationship will continue to grow? 

As your relationship improves, how can you make changes last?

  

Assessing Your Relationship

 Learn to recognize the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what to do if they are attacking your marriage.

 Identify your relationship’s specific strengths and how to build on these.

 Learn about the effects of physiological flooding and how it may affect conflict resolution.

Learn small easy steps that increase romance in your relationship.

 

Building A Solid Relationship House

 Learn how Love Maps provide a solid foundation for your marital intimacy.

Use the Fondness & Admiration System to renew respect and care for one another.

 Create an Emotional Bank Account that you can draw upon in times of stress.

 Develop your problem solving skills, including the four techniques of effective conflict resolution:

Softened Start-Up, Accepting Influence, Repair Work and De-escalation.

 Find out how you can make your dreams and aspirations come true for you, your partner, and your relationship.

 

 

Discounts for Mental Health Professionals and their partners are available.