Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

 

Do you have difficulty communicating and understanding each other?
Are you stuck, arguing in circles about the same issues?

Or, are you in a good relationship and would like to make it even better?
Do you desire to strengthen your relationship with your partner?

THEN, THIS COUPLES WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!

Good relationships don't just build themselves, and problems don't just go away. Research shows that on average, couples wait six years from the first sign of problems before they seek help. Don’t let your relationship be a stat!

Join the workshop Fall 2024

ABOUT THE GOTTMAN COUPLES WORKSHOP IN EDMONTON

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop for couples is a two-day marriage seminar 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 Canada and the US (and internationally) and has strengthened the relationships of tens of thousands of couples.

For over 30 years Dr. Gottman studied and analyzed the habits of couples that had difficult relationships and couples that had exceptional relationships. And through his research he discovered some insights that help couples with new and startling strategies for making their relationships work.

This course will be facilitated by Kingsley Moyo, MAMFT, CCC & Brooklyn Chang MSW, RSW

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work workshop will give you new insights and research-based relationship skills that can dramatically increase relationship satisfaction. This workshop combines teaching and demonstrations with one-on-one work sessions where you and your partner focus on your relationship with each other.

Key take aways include:

  • Foster respect, affection and closeness towards each other

  • Communicate clearly and effectively

  • Make conflict work for your relationship

  • Break through and resolve conflict gridlock

  • Strengthen and maintain the good things in your relationship

  • Deepen intimacy and build trust

  • Improve intimacy and friendship in your relationship

If you already have a strong relationship, this class will provide you with insights and tools to make it even better. If your relationship is distressed, this class will provide a road map for repair.

WORKSHOP ALSO INCLUDES:

  • The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work Book—allows you to privately record answers and journal thoughtfully about the concepts in the book, as they apply to your relationship.

  • "Love Map/Open Ended Questions" card deck— a fun deck and effective way for couples to get to know one another's inner lives.

  • Engaging presentation and the opportunity for many exercises and conversations with your partner.

Workshop Dates: Fall 2024

EARLY BIRD FEE: $595 + GST per couple

Register by April 6 for the early bird registration

REGULAR FEE: $650 + GST per couple

This fee must be paid in advance in order to register for the workshop.

Register now to guarantee your spot, as space is limited to first come, first serve.

 

FAQs

  • The Gottman Seven Principles Program is designed for all couples in a committed relationship, including:

    • Married couples (and all those who are committed, married or otherwise)

    • Pre-engaged couples (those considering marriage)

    • Engaged or Premarital couples (those taking steps towards marriage)

    • Every phase of relationships, from newlyweds to senior couples

    • Those who wish to enhance an already “good” marriage or relationship

    • Those considering couples therapy but who are not "ready" for weekly therapy yet

    *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

  • Your registration fee is non-refundable, but transferable. Once registered, if unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending the 7 Principles Program Class with you will have the opportunity to register for a different workshop within 12 months of the registration date instead. However, if you cancel within 72 hours or fail to show up for the workshop, there will be a $75 transfer fee applied. All classes are enrolled on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Absolutely not! We do encourage active participation, however this is entirely up to you! If you just want to sit back, learn, and participate in the private exercises with your partner, you are welcome to do so.

  • The workshop is broken into two parts. There's a lecture piece where the facilitators teach you how to have healthy relationships, understand your relationship's cycles and why they are not serving you.

    Then, there is a couple of interaction pieces. In this part, you will be given a chance in pairs with your partner to try the tools you have been given. You will get to ask questions about the information provided to you.