Enhance Your Relationship In This 6 Hour Gottman Couples Workshop

Cultivate relational skills for a better life together.

You care about each other, but something’s getting lost in translation. Even strong couples need better ways to talk.

Maybe you keep looping through the same disagreements. Or maybe things are going well, and you’d like to keep it that way, growing stronger together with more clarity, connection, and intention.

Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply want to invest in your relationship, this live virtual workshop is for you.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is based on the bestselling book by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver. It’s grounded in over 40 years of relationship research on what actually works to keep love strong, stable, and resilient.

A Research-Based Couples Workshop With Applied Practice

This workshop is not therapy, and it’s not about putting you on the spot. There’s no group sharing or awkward disclosures. Couples are only asked to practice skills with one another.

Instead, you’ll learn practical tools to strengthen your relationship through short lectures, real-life demonstrations, videos, and guided private exercises you’ll do together as a couple.

You’ll learn how 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

This virtual workshop is open to couples across the U.S.

This session is held in Pacific Standard Time.

Schedule:

6 Hour 7 Principles Gottman Workshop July 30, 2025

Principle 1 Enhancing Love Maps

Principle 3 Turning Towards Your Partner Instead of Away

Principle 5 Solve Your Solvable Problems

Principle 6 Overcome Gridlock

Principle 7 Create Shared Meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

Adult couples who are dating, engaged, or married at various life stages. Couples who wish to develop a deeper connection, learn better communication and conflict management skills, and practice new ways for continuing to cultivate a loving relationship will likely benefit from this workshop.

Does my partner have to attend?

Yes, both partners must attend the full workshop.

Do I need to read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book first?

No. Reading the book is a great way to familiarize yourself with the methods and practices for cultivating a healthy, connected relationship with your partner. However, it's not necessary to read the book before attending. You will learn the main practices in the workshop with an opportunity to practice them.

What is the refund policy?

Due to the preparation and materials required for hosting a successful event, refunds are not provided or permitted. However, if you experience an emergency or are unable to attend, you will be assisted in moving your registration to another workshop of equal or lesser value within 365 days from purchase.

How do I cancel if I can't attend?

If you are unable to attend, please be sure to understand refunds are not provided. However, providing notice is helpful. You may send an email to elizabeth@thrivingwest.com if you must cancel and/or would like to request to be moved to another workshop of equal or lesser value within a year from your purchase date.

Who should not register?

If one or both partners are currently experiencing any of the following, please do not register for this event: - substance or alcohol abuse/dependence - serious mental health issues that impact daily living and are not currently well managed - any emotional, physical, sexual, and/or financial abuse/violence - severe anger or difficulty managing emotions - couples nearing and exploring divorce Couples who are experiencing any of these issues would be best supported in individual therapy. Couples therapy may or may not be the best fit. Exploring your concerns with a qualified and licensed mental health professional in a counseling setting is the best way to move forward for each individual.

Do we have to share in the group?

No. This is not group counseling nor is it a therapeutic event. This is an applied education workshop. You and your partner will be learning the material in a group setting, like a class, but you will have distance between you and other couples to speak with one another quietly. Virtual workshops allow you to mute your mic as you practice the material. You will not be asked to share details of your couples work in the workshop. Verbal participation through answering questions is completely voluntary.

Tickets

From $310

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6 Hour 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work – Virtual