A 12 Week Psycho-Educational Private Couples Coaching Program:
Are you in a good relationship that you want to make great or a stale relationship that needs a little more spice? Tired of feeling stuck in the same old fight? Want to build closeness and connection with your partner? Based on the bestselling book by Dr. John Gottman (and suitable for couples of all kinds not just married ones!), The Seven Principles Program is a perfect program for couples who long to feel more connected and positive about their relationship but don't know where to start.
Research shows that on average, couples wait six years from the first signs of problems before they seek help. The program is designed to strengthen your marriage and/or relationship. If you have a strong relationship, this program will provide you with insights and tools to make it a great one. If your relationship is distressed, this program will provide a roadmap for repair.
Research shows that on average, couples wait six years from the first signs of problems before they seek help. The program is designed to strengthen your marriage and/or relationship. If you have a strong relationship, this program will provide you with insights and tools to make it a great one. If your relationship is distressed, this program will provide a roadmap for repair.
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Private Relationship Coaching on The Gottman Seven Principles Program:
We start with The Relationship Checkup, an assessment completed by both partners, to get a baseline for your relationships current health. The assessment will measure the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship and will provide us with an outline of the specific areas in your relationship need the most attention.
We will meet once a week for one hour on video chat or in person at one of my office locations in Navarre or Destin for a total of 12 sessions over 12 weeks.
Please schedule a 30-minute call to enroll or get further details. Choose either a video or phone call below and pick a day and time that works best for you!
We start with The Relationship Checkup, an assessment completed by both partners, to get a baseline for your relationships current health. The assessment will measure the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship and will provide us with an outline of the specific areas in your relationship need the most attention.
We will meet once a week for one hour on video chat or in person at one of my office locations in Navarre or Destin for a total of 12 sessions over 12 weeks.
Please schedule a 30-minute call to enroll or get further details. Choose either a video or phone call below and pick a day and time that works best for you!
This program will equip you and your partner with knowledge and skills that have been scientifically proven to improve relationships. You will also learn about common behaviors that have been linked to relationship problems and divorce along with simple but powerful strategies that will keep your relationship strong and connected.
The Seven Principles Program for couples is 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 psycho-educational program 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 program includes coaching, demonstrations, videos, couples exercises and homework assignments. The activities are fun, insightful and informative.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
COUPLES WILL LEARN AND 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!)
IS THIS PROGRAM RIGHT FOR US?
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Program Feedback
I had a lot of anxiety coming to the program due to not knowing what it would bring or expose. I now highly recommend this program knowing I have nothing to worry about. It was fun, educational and informative. It taught me how to better communicate with my spouse." These techniques seem to be helpful in building communication skills & helping us overcome stressful obstacles" |
This program taught me the ability to analyze our problems (peel the onion) find underlying reason/causes and to communicate without anger. Don't spend years in frustration and heartbreak. This program teaches techniques to truly build each other up, reach your dreams together and set a good example for your children, family members and friends. Thank you so much!" We learned how to open topics of conversation that have been suppressed for years without fear of rejection or ridicule." |
Relationships require work and attention. The program provides those tools to help fine tune the relationship. Understanding the 4 horseman with their antidotes was my biggest takeaway." We learned how to break topics down into small bites to address bigger issues, how to soften our approach and stay mindful & respectful of each others perspective." |
FAQ's
What type of couples is this program for?
Couples of all ages, incomes, races, nationalities, professions, religions, abilities, and orientations attend our workshops. Couples attend who already have a strong, healthy relationship, and couples attend to repair relationship damage and get back on track. Parents sometimes attend who have decided to end their relationship but want to do so in a way that doesn’t negatively impact their children, and receive skills to become healthy co-parents moving forward. We welcome all couples who want to work on making their relationship stronger.
Can we participate even if we aren't married?
Yes. All couples are welcome. This may, in fact, be the best time to work on and build upon your relationship!
Is this program appropriate for premarital couples?
Yes. We strongly encourage engaged couples to go through the program as premarital preparation.
Can I give the program as a gift to someone else?
Yes. Gift certificates are available upon request.
Can I participate in the program alone if I can’t convince my partner?
No. The program is intended for couples. Approximately 1/2 of the program is dedicated to exercises that you will do as a couple during the sessions.
How can I convince my partner to do the program with me?
Each couple is different and we are unable to provide specific advice about how to convince your partner to go through the program or seek counseling. However, many individuals have found that a good place to start is by sharing some of the research and videos on the Gottman website with their partners. Dr. Gottman’s bestselling book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is also a great way to become acquainted with the research and the Gottman Method.
Are we appropriate for your program if we don’t have any really huge problems?
Yes. Couples who go through the program tend to fall into two categories: enhancement and repair. We applaud couples who are wise enough to go through the program for enhancement purposes. Our brains are more open to new learning when we are not stressed out, and our program is designed with plenty of humor and romance, so enhancement couples have a terrific time while learning. Feedback from both enhancement and repair couples indicates that the couples program is very beneficial.
Should I do anything to prepare?
There are no prerequisites to start the program. The program is self-contained and is appropriate even if you’ve never heard of Dr. John Gottman and his work.
What is the Relationship Check Up?
The Gottman Relationship Checkup is an online tool that is comprised of 480 questions which cover five categories of importance to healthy and satisfying relationships. Each partner is provided a private (and separate) link to the Checkup, and once each partner has completed the questions, a report is generated with the results of your current relationship health. This report is sent directly to Denise and she will then provide an outline of the results of your assessment to you. This assessment is used to personalize the program and work specifically on the issues that are troubling the relationship.
Should we read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work before attending?
The program is self-contained; no pre-reading is required. Some couples report that reading The Seven Principles enhanced their experience by providing a foundation in the research concepts and applications.
Couples of all ages, incomes, races, nationalities, professions, religions, abilities, and orientations attend our workshops. Couples attend who already have a strong, healthy relationship, and couples attend to repair relationship damage and get back on track. Parents sometimes attend who have decided to end their relationship but want to do so in a way that doesn’t negatively impact their children, and receive skills to become healthy co-parents moving forward. We welcome all couples who want to work on making their relationship stronger.
Can we participate even if we aren't married?
Yes. All couples are welcome. This may, in fact, be the best time to work on and build upon your relationship!
Is this program appropriate for premarital couples?
Yes. We strongly encourage engaged couples to go through the program as premarital preparation.
Can I give the program as a gift to someone else?
Yes. Gift certificates are available upon request.
Can I participate in the program alone if I can’t convince my partner?
No. The program is intended for couples. Approximately 1/2 of the program is dedicated to exercises that you will do as a couple during the sessions.
How can I convince my partner to do the program with me?
Each couple is different and we are unable to provide specific advice about how to convince your partner to go through the program or seek counseling. However, many individuals have found that a good place to start is by sharing some of the research and videos on the Gottman website with their partners. Dr. Gottman’s bestselling book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is also a great way to become acquainted with the research and the Gottman Method.
Are we appropriate for your program if we don’t have any really huge problems?
Yes. Couples who go through the program tend to fall into two categories: enhancement and repair. We applaud couples who are wise enough to go through the program for enhancement purposes. Our brains are more open to new learning when we are not stressed out, and our program is designed with plenty of humor and romance, so enhancement couples have a terrific time while learning. Feedback from both enhancement and repair couples indicates that the couples program is very beneficial.
Should I do anything to prepare?
There are no prerequisites to start the program. The program is self-contained and is appropriate even if you’ve never heard of Dr. John Gottman and his work.
What is the Relationship Check Up?
The Gottman Relationship Checkup is an online tool that is comprised of 480 questions which cover five categories of importance to healthy and satisfying relationships. Each partner is provided a private (and separate) link to the Checkup, and once each partner has completed the questions, a report is generated with the results of your current relationship health. This report is sent directly to Denise and she will then provide an outline of the results of your assessment to you. This assessment is used to personalize the program and work specifically on the issues that are troubling the relationship.
Should we read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work before attending?
The program is self-contained; no pre-reading is required. Some couples report that reading The Seven Principles enhanced their experience by providing a foundation in the research concepts and applications.
From The Gottman Institute:
DISCLOSURE: We want to take a moment and advise you that this program is psycho-educational, meaning that it was designed to serve as a coaching, teaching and guidance for you and is not couples therapy.
If you wish to pursue counseling, we suggest that you visit the Gottman Institute website at www.Gottman.com to find information that will help you locate a couples therapist who is trained in Gottman Couples Therapy or email info@DeniseLevyBSW.com for a referral.
