Gottman’s 7-Principles for Couplehood

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.

Roots and Branches Therapy

Roots and Branches Therapy is a group practice in Brooklyn, New York specializing in trauma, couples counseling, life transitions, attachment issues, mood disorders, and identity development.

TBD

New York (Online)

$45