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COUPLES
WORKSHOP

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This psycho-educational workshop is designed to help couples build connection, reduce conflict, and strengthen communication using practical, research-based tools from the Gottman Method. Dr. John Gottman revolutionized the study of marriage by using rigorous scientific procedures to observe the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over many years.

 

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book summarizes this research and guides couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship.

 

Packed with practical questionnaires and exercises, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. It aids couples in deepening the friendship foundation of their relationship, managing conflict successfully, honouring each other’s dreams, and creating

shared meaning.

 

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COUPLES THAT WOULD BENEFIT: 

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Purchase your copy of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book HERE.

  • Couples who would benefit from this workshop:

  • Dating or pre-engaged

  • Engaged

  • Common-law or married couples

  • Every phase of relationship from newlyweds to senior couples

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

COUPLES NOT WELL SUITED FOR THIS WORKSHOP:

  • Those with severe relationship distress

  • Those who are experiencing significant emotional or physical abuse

  • Those with active alcohol and/or drug addiction by one or both

  •  Those who currently have an unmanaged major mental illness  

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WHAT WILL COUPLES LEARN?

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Led by Paula Gurnett, Certified Gottman Therapist, couples will receive two copies of the 7 Principles Couples Guide, and can expect to learn practical, research-based tools to strengthen their relationship, such as:

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  • How to communicate more effectively

  • How to manage conflict in healthy ways without criticism, defensiveness, or escalation

  • Tools to de-escalate arguments and repair disconnection

  • How to recognize and respond to emotional needs and bids for connection

  • Strategies to build deeper friendship, respect, and admiration within the relationship

  • Daily habits that strengthen connection and emotional intimacy

  • How to navigate recurring relationship challenges

  • Methods for creating shared goals, values, and meaning as a couples​

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Stay connected with STIR for upcoming workshop dates. ​Interested in hosting a workshop? Please reach out to book an event for your community, church, school, or group. We’d love to connect with you!

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