The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – Dr. John Gottman
What is this group and what will I learn?
This in-person, 8 week group is based off of Dr. John Gottman’s and Nan Silver’s book of the same title. Dr. Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. For four decades he has researched all facets of relationships. He has taken information from his research lab and made it widely available for couples to use to strengthen their relationships.
The intent of this group is to aid couples in deepening their friendship foundation of their relationship, to manage conflict successfully, to honour each other’s dreams, and create shared meaning. Couples will be provided with practical tools to enhance and improve their relationship in a psycho-educational format.
Who the class is for:
This group is applicable to ALL couples who are common-law, engaged, contemplating marriage, all the way through couples who have been together for a lifetime but desire to enhance or deepen their relationship.
This group is not for couples in severe relationship distress, emotional or physical abuse, serious emotional or mental health problems, relationships where one or both partners are in active addiction, and relationships where serious compulsive behaviour is occurring or other disruptive behaviours.
Please note, this is not a therapy group nor does it replace marital therapy. You will not be required to share your personal relationship problems with others in the group.
Weekly group outline:
Over eight weeks, the weekly sessions will combine class lectures with videos and powerpoint, in-class exercises and separate couples exercises. We will debrief all exercises in the bigger group. At times you may be assigned bonus exercises to do outside of sessions. Here is a brief outline of
The 8 weeks below:
Week 1- The seven principles for making marriage work. Inside the love lab – The truth about happy marriages/relationships.
Week 2– Enhance your love maps
Week 3– Nurture Fondness & Admiration, Turn towards each other
Week 4– Let your partner influence you, Two kinds of marital conflict
Week 5 – Solve your solvable problems
Week 6- Coping with typical solvable problems
Week 7– Overcome gridlock
Week 8 – Create shared meaning
Materials for Group:
All materials are provided that includes a (2) couples guide workbooks, card sets, and a copy of the The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work book.
Dates and times:
This group will run for 8 weeks with 1x/weekly 90 minute session. Please contact the center for more information on when the next group will be running.
Cost:
$500/couple for the 8-week group. You may pay in full at time of registering. A deposit of $175 will be required if you opt for our payment plan which will go towards the cost of the group. Please contact the center if you have any questions or would like to use the payment plan.
How do I sign up?
Please contact the center directly or use the “book now” button if the group is about to run.
Please note, if you have insurance, employee benefits, or other coverage, it is your responsibility to confirm coverage before registering for the group. An invoice will be provided of which you can submit for reimbursement from your provider.
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