Description
GROUP DESCRIPTION
Gottman’s 7-Principles for Couplehood is a group based on John Gottman’s 30 years of research into what makes relationships work and the Gottman Method (a form of couples therapy) developed by Dr. Gottman and, his wife, Dr. Julie Gottman. Their approach to couples’ therapy prioritizes the strengthening of relationships by building intimacy, empathy, understanding and working through conflict in a healthy way. In this group, you and your partner will learn concrete skills for deeping your connection and improving your communication including how respond to bids for emotional connection, articulating your needs and repairing after conflict. Our group is inclusive of all types of diverse couples. Group intake will take 90-120 minutes and will include a Gottman Assessment Report for the couple, couples history, and individual life histories. Join us to build back togetherness
REQUIREMENTS
- Based on assessment, clients may be asked to have supportive individual therapy
- Clients are asked to sign release for therapist, psychiatrist or primary care physician
- 15-minute free screening by clinical director to determine if group is a fit
- A 90-minute intake with group leader
- Attendance at all 12-sessions (baring true emergency), full-fee will be charged regardless of attendance
- Willingness to participate in group
Group Curriculum
Week 1 Intro/Sound Relationship House
Week 2 Love Maps
Week 3 Nurture Your Fondness & Admiration
Week 4 Turning Towards Instead of Away
Week 5 Let your Partner Influence You
Week 6 Trust and Commitment Week
Week 7 Intimacy
Week 8 Two Types of Marital Conflict
Week 9 How to Fight
Week 10 Solve Your Solvable Problems
Week 11 Overcoming Gridlock
Week 12 Create Shared Meaning/Finale
Group Therapist
Our team feels privileged to bear witness to the story of your roots as you branch out towards your goals. It is our mission to serve a diverse client base by offering insight, empathy, honest feedback, and practical tools to help you overcome obstacles and difficult circumstances. We utilize evidence-based treatments and our team of skillful practitioners is diligent in their own continuous professional development to serve you better. Our mission is to empower our clients to courageously pursue lives of genuine connection, professional fulfillment, wondrous adventure and mindful acceptance.