A One-Day In-Home Couples Workshop
Designed by the leading experts in the field of relationships at The Gottman Institute
Next Workshop: TBD
Early early bird pricing now active!
A tangible approach to relationships.
The Gottman Seven Principles Workshop is based the New York Times Bestseller, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. This workshop has been developed using ground-breaking research by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver on what makes relationships really work. Over 40 years of research and 3000 real life couples’ experiences have been compiled to create a program for couples who are wanting to strengthen their relationship and learn real-life skills for creating a relationship that lasts.
This workshop is perfect for couples who want more from their relationship.
Over this one day training, you and your partner will learn what makes and breaks a healthy relationship. The two of you will engage in private and concrete exercises to help strengthen your relationship and grow your bond long after this workshop is over. Couples will be in the comfort of their own home and will not be asked to share personal information with others in the class.
This workshop is perfect for couples who want more from their relationship.
Over this one day training, you and your partner will learn what makes and breaks a healthy relationship. The two of you will engage in private and concrete exercises to help strengthen your relationship and grow your bond long after this workshop is over. Couples will be in the comfort of their own home and will not be asked to share personal information with others in the class.
Exercises are designed to:
- Improve friendship, fondness, and admiration
- Enhance romance and intimacy
- Manage conflict constructively
- Gain skills to address perpetual and solvable issues
- Create shared meaning
- Maintain gains throughout a lifetime
What are the Seven Principles?
Enhance Love Maps| Consistently maintaining a detailed map, over time, of your partner’s inner world including their thoughts, feelings, likes, dislikes, dreams, fears etc.
Nurture Fondness & Admiration| Focusing on the positive, lovable traits of your partner and creating a culture in which your partner feels both liked and loved.
Turn Toward Each Other| Bidding for your partner’s attention with vulnerability and accepting your partner’s bids for connection with a relationship building response.
Let Your Partner Influence You| Accommodating your partner’s needs, wants, and desires, without sacrificing your own.
Solve Your Solvable Problems| Bring up conflict issues in a gentle way and allow for conversations to be repaired.
Overcome Gridlock| Create an environment of emotional safety in order to understand the deeper meaning behind your stuck conflicts.
Create Shared Meaning| Intentionally building your own unique culture as a culture based on shared goals, symbols, roles, rules, and rituals.
Appropriate Couples.
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Inappropriate Couples.
(These couples may be a great fit for couples therapy) |
Upcoming Dates
TBD
Pricing Options
Launch | $399
Early Bird|$499
Late Bird | $599
*Limited Spots Availabe*
Launch: First Week of Workshop Launch
Early Bird: One Month Prior to Workshop
Late Bird: Less than One Month Prior to Workshop
Early Bird|$499
Late Bird | $599
*Limited Spots Availabe*
Launch: First Week of Workshop Launch
Early Bird: One Month Prior to Workshop
Late Bird: Less than One Month Prior to Workshop
Workshop Includes
One full day {8hrs} of live virtual instruction by Brittany Malak, MA, LMFT from the comfort and privacy of your own home
Opportunity to practice your new skills with your partner in a safe enviornment
200+ page printable workbook
Opportunity to practice your new skills with your partner in a safe enviornment
200+ page printable workbook
After registration you will receive a welcome packet with additional information.
The Leader.
Brittany Malak, MA, LMFTLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistI’m am beyond psyched to be able to offer The Gottman Seven Principles Workshop for couples. For years, I’ve been working individually with couples in my private practice, but have finally gotten the opportunity to be a trained Seven Principles leaders to help even more couples live their best relationship. It’s my hope to be able to help couples all over the globe get more out of their relationships learn how to get unstuck out of those unhealthy patterns.
Read more about my story and see pics of my dogs here. |
FAQ.
Where is the workshop held?
Currently, workshops are held live virtually through zoom. Couples will attend the workshop from the cozy comfort of their own home.
Do I have to attend with my partner?
Yes. This workshop is designed to be for couples to experientially work on their relationships within the workshop.
Currently, workshops are held live virtually through zoom. Couples will attend the workshop from the cozy comfort of their own home.
Do I have to attend with my partner?
Yes. This workshop is designed to be for couples to experientially work on their relationships within the workshop.
Will we share personal information with others?
No. You will not be asked to share any information with the leader or other group members.
Do I need to read the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book?
No. This workshop is designed from this book. Information in the book will be covered in the workshop. You may read the book after the workshop for supplementary material.
Do I have to be on video?
No. Participants will be defaulted to video off and microphone off when arriving at the workshop. The chat box will be utilized occasionally during the workshop. If you so choose, you may be on video and unmuted if in a breakout room.
Is this workshop therapy?
No. This is a psycho educational workshop focused on building skills, learning about relationships, and engaging in exercises with your partner. If after the workshop, you decide you would like to begin therapy, please contact your leader for referrals.
Is one-on-one assistance available during the workshop?
No. You will not be asked to share any information with the leader or other group members.
Do I need to read the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book?
No. This workshop is designed from this book. Information in the book will be covered in the workshop. You may read the book after the workshop for supplementary material.
Do I have to be on video?
No. Participants will be defaulted to video off and microphone off when arriving at the workshop. The chat box will be utilized occasionally during the workshop. If you so choose, you may be on video and unmuted if in a breakout room.
Is this workshop therapy?
No. This is a psycho educational workshop focused on building skills, learning about relationships, and engaging in exercises with your partner. If after the workshop, you decide you would like to begin therapy, please contact your leader for referrals.
Is one-on-one assistance available during the workshop?
Yes. You may raise your hand and will be added to the breakout room where your leader will help with any questions that arise during the exercises.
Do I have to live in Illinois?
No! The great thing about these virtual workshops is that you can attend from anywhere in the world.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. No refunds will be given for workshop registration. If you would like to reschedule your registration for a later workshop within 12 months of original registration, you may do so for a $50 transfer fee.
How late can I register?
Early bird registration is highly recommended to reserve your spot and secure a lower pricing. Spots are extremely limited to help provide an intimate experience. Registration ends two days before the workshop.
Do I have to live in Illinois?
No! The great thing about these virtual workshops is that you can attend from anywhere in the world.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes. No refunds will be given for workshop registration. If you would like to reschedule your registration for a later workshop within 12 months of original registration, you may do so for a $50 transfer fee.
How late can I register?
Early bird registration is highly recommended to reserve your spot and secure a lower pricing. Spots are extremely limited to help provide an intimate experience. Registration ends two days before the workshop.