The Seven Principles Workshop for couples is a LIVE virtual marriage workshop based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. This educational workshop has been offered across the US and internationally, and has strengthened the relationships of tens of thousands of couples. It’s specifically designed to help couples improve their friendship and learn powerful communication and conflict management skills.The workshop includes lectures, demonstrations, videos and private couples exercises. The activities are fun, insightful and informative.
COUPLES WILL LEARN & PRACTICE RESEARCH-PROVEN TOOLS TO:
Make conflict work for your relationship
Deepen intimacy and build trust
Identify your solvable vs. perpetual issues
Strengthen your foundation of friendship
Collaborate more effectively to solve problems
Communicate clearly and effectively (…and get more of what you want and need as a result!)
HERE’S WHAT YOU GET…
10 Hours of Training
2 Copies of Seven Principles for Couples Workbooks
Love Maps Card Deck
Open-Ended Questions Card Deck
Available in two convenient formats
Learning styles and schedules are different for everyone. That’s why we are offering this workshop in two unique formats.
All workshops offerred by clinician Ashley Serpa, LMHC, LCMHC.
WEEKLY SESSIONS
The weekly series is perfect if you prefer single day (SUNDAY) sessions spread over 8 weeks.
WEEKEND INTENSIVE (not currently offered)
The weekend intensive is ideal for the couple that can dedicate a Friday afternoon and a full Saturday to growing their relationship. *Keep an eye out for this format offering in the future!*
Schedule
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See available weekends in the Registration Section.
Friday
3pm -7pm (EST)
Tonight we’ll be teaching you how to identify the biggest threats to your marriage. We’ll also show you how to create a strong foundation for your marriage so your relationship can withstand any struggle or trail that comes your way.
3:00pm……..Workshop Begins
5:00pm……..15-minute Break
7:00pm……..Workshop Ends
Saturday
9am – 4pm (EST)
Today we’ll talk about the different types of conflict, and how to manage conflict like a champion! Finally, we will work through how to create deep meaning and profound purpose in your marriage so you can leave a positive legacy behind.
9:00am……..Workshop Begins
10:30am……..15-minute Break
12:00pm…….Lunch Break
1:00pm……Workshop Resumes
2:30pm…….15-minute Break
4:00pm…….Workshop Ends
Scheduled Dates:
Not currently offered but keep an eye out for dates to come!
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See available Weekly Session in the Registration Section.
Meets every Sunday 10:00am – 12:00pm EST
Scheduled Dates:
July 7th-August 25th
September 29th-November 17th
Who Should attend?
COUPLES THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS WORKSHOP:
Pre-engaged
Premarital
Everyone from newlyweds to seniors
Those who wish to take their marriage from good to great
Those needing better conflict management skills
COUPLES THAT THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT SUITED FOR:
Severe relationship distress
Emotional abuse
Domestic violence
Active addictions (alcohol, drug, gambling)
Serious mental health problems in one or both partners
Single people
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you are unable to attend the workshop you registered for, we are more than happy to roll your registration over to a future workshop date. We do not issue refunds but are more than happy to assist you in finding a seat in another workshop.
Weekly Series Registration
Fall Series
September 8th-October 27th
8 Sundays, starting 10am-12pm via Zoom
Winter Series
January 12th-March 2nd
8 Sundays, starting 10am-12pm via Zoom