Why do a Workshop?

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This is a skills based workshop designed to help couples build a strong foundation and learn new skills for effective communication and strengthening their bond.  Each skill taught has been developed to combat the pitfalls that predict divorce. Some couple are not quite ready for therapy or would simply prefer to work on things themselves. This workshop can serve as a standalone workshop or as a supplement to couple's therapy. This is also a great workshop for couples who are engaged or considering getting engaged. 

THE GOTTMAN METHOD IS THE GOLD STANDARD IN COUPLES RESEARCH AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION.​​

WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP SO EFFECTIVE? The skills taught in this workshop are based on the world renowned research of Dr. John Gottman and his book the 7 Principles for Making Marriage work. In Gottman's labs are able to predict the likelihood of divorce with 90% accuracy. He has used these findings to develop tools for couples to build foundations that can last a lifetime. Over 20 years of  research informs these skills and how we teach them.​​ 

Gottman's 7 Principles to Making Marriage Work

KEY RESEARCH FINDINGS

DETAILS TO NOTE: 
​The Seven Principles Couples Program format includes lectures and private couple exercises. Participants will not share their personal problems in front of others.  Please see the green and red chart below. IF your relationship falls in the red category you may be more appropriate for private couple's therapy. Please contact me for more information. You DO NOT need to be married or engaged to benefit from this workshop.