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. The presenters are engaging. And there is no need to worry about sharing your personal problems in front of others… we don’t do any group sharing at this workshop.
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!)
Workshop led by: Ben & Caroline Gonzales, Intimacy Coaches 
Live Workshop Details and Schedule
When:
First workshop will be Saturday, October 5, 2024. Following session dates TBD with group
Where:
5805 Callaghan Rd Ste 205 San Antonio, TX 78228; plenty of free parking
What materials will I need?
- Couples workbook and pen. As part of your registration fee, you will receive hard copies of the workbooks and card decks.
- We will be using a free app that can be downloaded onto your cellphone.
Will I have to share personal information with the group?
- This workshop is not intended for personal sharing. It is an opportunity for you and your partner to share with one another. We will be here to assist you with exercises if you get stuck.
Who is welcome to the workshop?
- This workshop is intended for you and your partner to attend without distractions, such as children and/or pets.
- This workshop is taught by culturally competent professionals.
Couples who would benefit from this workshop:
- Pre-engaged
- Premarital
- 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 (drug, alcohol, gambling)
- Serious mental health problems in one or more partners
- Single people
We highly encourage full attendance at all workshop sessions for you to gain the full experience.
Weekend Workshop Schedule
1:00 pm Workshop begins (Principle 1)
2:30 pm Bio break
2:45 pm Workshop continues (Principle 2)
4:30 pm Workshop ends
Remaining 6 sessions of 90 minutes each will be planned during this first session.
Topics Covered in the Workshop 1
Weekend 1:
- Inside the Seattle Love Lab
- The truth about happy marriages What makes good marriages work?
- How do the Gottmans predict divorce?
- Outline of the 7 Principles that make marriage work
- Principle 1: Love Maps (Weekend 1)
- Principle 2: Nurture Fondness and Admiration (Weekend 1)
Continuing Workshops in Series (Times and Days TBD)
- Principle 3: Turning Toward (Session 3)
- Principle 4: Let Your Partner Influence You & Two Kinds of Marital Conflict (Sess 4)
- Principle 5: Solve Your Solvable Problems (Session 4)
- Principle 6: Overcome Gridlock (Session 5)
- Principle 7: Create Shared Meaning (Session 6)
Cost:
- Option 1: Pay with medical insurance benefits (you and your partner pay the co-pay) for each session, check with Billingadmin@stillwaterccs.net to see if we accept your insurance plan up to $50 total
- Option 2: Pay $50/session cash or credit if insurance co-pay is higher than $50, or
- Option 3: Pay $420 upfront with a credit card through the website: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ADAF2BA7F5C07-51394966-theseven