Enhance and Safeguard Your Relationship in this Couples Intensive Workshop Based on Decades of Research
Develop skills in managing conflict constructively
Gain skills for perpetual and solvable problems
Strengthen respect, affection and closeness
Enhance a deeper connection, romance and intimacy
Creating a couples sense of shared meaning
Maintain gains throughout a lifetime
Gain insight & research-based relationship skills
The Seven Principles Workshop
for Couples
The Seven Principles Workshop for Couples is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman. For over three decades, Dr. Gottman scientifically analyzed the habits of married couples and established a method of correcting the behaviors that put thousands of marriages on the rocks. He helps couples focus on each other and the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship.
Research shows that on average, couples wait 2.68 years from the first sign of difficulties before they seek professional help. Couples who are proactive and get support from an expert have the best chance of success and thriving even during challenging times. The Seven Principles Program will give you new insights and research-based relationship skills that can dramatically improve the intimacy and friendship in your relationship and help you resolve conflict in a healthy, productive way.
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Your investment:
This is a 6-hour interactive and fun workshop that includes education, lectures, interactive exercises and couples exercises where you’ll work one-on-one privately with your partner. Participants will not share their personal problems in front of others and there is no group work.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Learn to be best friends again!
- Learn why nurturing fondness and admiration is vitally important and how it’s possible to rekindle.
- Learn to notice the good instead of the bad
- Learn to notice when your partner is trying and how to respond
- Learn how to accommodate each other’s needs without sacrificing your own
- Learn how to find solutions to those “everyday” problems that couples fight over
- Learn how to connect on a deeper level
- Learn how to create shared meaning and create a relational legacy.
- Learn how Gottman can predict divorce with over 90% accuracy so that you can avoid the pitfalls and safeguard your relationship.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
Pre-engaged, Premarital, Couples newlyweds to seniors, those wishing to deepen an already good relationship, those wanting to enhance their relationship and better conflict management tools, those of all backgrounds, ages, faith, or sexual orientations. *If you are 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.
WITH REGISTRATION YOU’LL GET:
- Book: Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- Seven Principles for Making Marriage Workbook
- Love Maps and Open-Ended Questions Couples Card Deck
- Continuous Tea and Coffee and light snacks provided.
- Expert education, engaging presentation, private conversations with your partner based on exercises and support from your Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader
- Knowledgeable and passionate about working with premarital couples
- Passionate about educating couples on effective communication practices and building blocks for a successful relationship
- Successfully works with couples at all stages of life
- Knowledgeable about helping couples who are “feeling stuck and stagnant” in their relationship
- Passionate about helping couples achieve deeper connection and meaning in their relationship
- Successfully helps couples navigate various topics such as communication, values differences, and intimacy.
- Provides a warm, genuine, safe space for all clients
Kelsey Manzi, MA, LCPC, is an authorized Seven Principles Program Educator who will lead the workshop and teach you successful techniques and skills to create the committed, long-lasting relationship you desire.
Kelsey Manzi, MA, LCPC, is an authorized Seven Principles Program Educator who will lead the workshop and teach you successful techniques and skills to create the committed, long-lasting relationship you desire.
- Knowledgeable and passionate about working with premarital couples
- Passionate about educating couples on effective communication practices and building blocks for a successful relationship
- Successfully works with couples at all stages of life
- Knowledgeable about helping couples who are “feeling stuck and stagnant” in their relationship
- Passionate about helping couples achieve deeper connection and meaning in their relationship
- Successfully helps couples navigate various topics such as communication, values differences, and intimacy.
- Provides a warm, genuine, safe space for all clients
FAQ’s
Where is the workshop held?
This workshop is virtual over our confidential system Google Meets.
Will we have to share our personal problems and issues with the class?
No. The class does not include sharing problems and issues publicly. Couple’s exercises are done privately.
Must both partners attend or can I come alone?
Since the class involves doing exercises together, both partners must participate.
Why not just do the book on our own?
While the book contains a lot of information, the workshop contains exercises and provides a more in-depth framework taught by our educator on the information in the book.
How many couples attend the workshop?
We will be accepting 4-10 couples for each workshop.
Should I do anything to prepare?
There are no prerequisites to attend. The workshop is self-contained and is appropriate even if you’ve never heard of Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s work.
Will there be therapy or couples counseling provided?
No, this is a psycho-educational class and is not a replacement for couples’ therapy. You will learn skills but will not be talking about private moments in your life.
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
If a cancellation is made on or before the Early Bird Registration deadline, a full refund minus a $75 processing fee will be given. If your cancellation occurs after the Early Registration deadline, your registration will be converted to a credit, good for a full year, that can be applied to future workshops.
Will there be breaks provided during the day?
Yes, adequate breaks will be provided as well as a 45 minute lunch break. Couples can bring their lunch or get food at many nearby restaurants and eat outside in the park or overlooking the Chicago river.