2025 Weekend Marriage/Relationship Workshops, Gottman based.

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Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage.  After four decades of research on all facets of relationships, the Gottman Institute has developed an approach that not only supports and repairs troubled marriage and relationships , but strengthens happy ones. Gottman based marriage workshop presented by Shane and Michelle Elsdon of the Art of Loving Center. Bellevue

Provides structure, motivation, and accountability to work through materials found in the 7 Principles book.

• It is encouraging to be with other couples who are also working on improving their marriage and relationships and pre marriage counselling
• It is lighthearted and less threatening than therapy, but may also be a bridge to therapy if needed.
• Helps couples articulate goals, expectations, and time frames for working on their relationship in a positive way.
• Encourages both partners to work on their relationship together rather than one partner reading the book alone.
• A great resource for pre-marital couples to learn skills that will enrich their relationship through a lifetime. may also enrich current marriage counseling.

• Pre-marital couples
• Newlyweds
• All couples in a committed relationship
  
  If you have a strong relationship, this workshop will provide you with insights and tools to make it a great one. If your relationship is distressed, this two-day workshop will provide a road map for repair in your marriage and relationships

Couples with:

• Significant emotional or physical abuse
• Mental health problems
• Relationships where one or both partners are addicted to drugs, alcohol, or other compulsive behavior.

Should you be interested in this program, but are dealing with any of the issues listed above, a trained mental health provider can be recommended who specializes in the Gottman method and marriage counseling. in Bellevue Redmond Kirkland

You will receive the bestselling book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work that has a culmination of four decades of research, made widely available for couples who long for better relationships. 

You will also receive two Couples Guides which allows each partner to journal and follow along during the workshop, as well as, use as a helpful reference at home.

This is a 2 day workshop. 9am to 5pm.

We ask that you arrive at 8:45 on first day in order to sign in and receive materials. Presented by Shane and Michelle Elsdon of the Art of Loving Center.