![]() ![]() Q: Must both partners attend or can I come alone? A: Since the class involves couples doing exercises together, both partners must participate. The class does not include sharing problems or issues publicly. Q: Will we have to share our personal problems and issues with the class? A: No. If you are currently in psychotherapy or have a couples therapist please ask your therapist(s) about participating in this class and if it is right for you or your relationship needs (Gottman & Gottman, 2016). ![]() If you are interested in talking with someone who has been trained to use Gottman's research interventions to help your relationship, please contact Grayson Wallen or email him at or visit The Gottman Referral Network to find a provider in your area. If your relationship is dealing with emotional abuse, domestic violence, unwanted touch, or substance abuse, this class is not appropriate, and you should instead seek individual or couples therapy for these problems. This class is not to be considered individual or couples' psychotherapy. If this is your relationship, please contact Grayson for the next steps or other options to help your relationship (Gottman & Gottman, 2016). Psycho-educational classes are not appropriate for all couples, including those with severe relationship distress, significant emotional or physical abuse, serious emotional or mental health problems, relationships where one or both partners are actively addicted to drugs or alcohol, and relationships with serious compulsive behavior with gambling, sexual acting out and other compulsive behaviors. If you want to learn how to increase friendship, manage conflict and create shared meaning that lasts a lifetime, you are welcome to come! Inappropriate Couples: John’s research started in the 1970’s on newly married and married relationships and has since expanded to include relationships in the LGBT community and couples who aren’t married but are committed to one another. The title of the class says "Marriage Work" but the class is designed to help all relationships and not those who are married. The workshop is fun and engaging in ways that will help your relationship flourish. Diverse groups have the advantage of working through the material with couples in different phases and lifestyles, which normalizes the ongoing process of working on relationships and dealing with perpetual problems. The Seven Principles Couples Program is appropriate for couples considering engagement, premarital couples, couples living together, and for couples who have been together or married for decades. Grayson was a great teacher, explaining the topics clearly, concisely and with just the right amount of humor. We learned some really practical and applicable lessons we were able to apply immediately to our marriage. My wife and I really enjoyed this Gottman class. kept it lighthearted (music choices helped, too) but also directed things in a way that allowed for focus and depth in subjects when needed. I thought did a fantastic job of keeping us engaged, encouraging participating, and also reading the “room” (when you could tell everyone was tired and needing a quick break in the afternoon you allowed for that pause). I could have listened to them for another day. ![]() The workshop was outstanding! Both presenters did a remarkable job of making the information interesting and applicable. Two (2) copies of The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Couple’s Guide workbook One (1) copy of The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work reading book Videos + Examples of how to do exercises (and how not to do them) Facilitated application of The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by 7 Principles Leader/Therapist who uses the Gottman’s research to help relationships like yours ![]()
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