GOTTMAN METHOD

Strengthening relationships through research-based strategies for lasting love and connection.

ABOUT GOTTMAN METHOD

The Gottman Method has over 40 years of research!

Drs. John and Julie Gottman have been working for over 40 years with couples. They study couples to see what works in relationships, what doesn’t work, and to build interventions to help couples build healthy relationships.

The Gottman Method uses a variety of interventions to heal and strengthen relationships. They focus on creating friendship within the relationship, increasing healthy conflict management, decreasing negative interactions, and creating shared meaning.

BENEFITS OF GOTTMAN METHOD

The Gottman Method helps to deepen positive relationships and heal hurting marriages. The Gottman Method provides structure within your couples therapy and helps to:

INCREASE FRIENDSHIP AND TRUST WITHIN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

INCREASE HEALTHY CONFLICT MANAGEMENT ESPECIALLY FOR PERPETUAL CONFLICTS THAT ARE A PART OF ANY RELATIONSHIP

LEARN TO SEE THE BEST IN EACH OTHER

INCREASE FONDNESS AND ADMIRATION IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

ACCEPT INFLUENCE: EMBRACE MUTUAL INFLUENCE AND SEEK SOLACE TOGETHER DURING CHALLENGING MOMENTS

INCREASE HEALTHY COMMUNICATION

DISCUSS TOPICAL CONCERNS SUCH AS SEX, MONEY, INFIDELITY, PARENTING AND SO ON…

HOW IT WORKS

The “Sound Relationship House” is the foundation of a strong relationship.

The Sound Relationship House forms the foundation of healthy relationships within the Gottman Method. From constructing love maps to fostering shared meaning, couples cultivate strength and positivity in their relationship journey.

Ask your therapist about taking The Gottman Assessment. Your therapist can provide this for you and together you can use it within your therapy to quickly identify the key areas of distress in your marriage and plan specific interventions to help.

CERTIFICATIONS

Wellspring Gottman therapists have Level 1 or both Level 1 and 2 Gottman certifications.

Level 1 Certification: Clinicians learn the foundational concepts of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and are trained to give assessments, as well as provide interventions and tools to the couples they work with.

Level 2 Certification: Clinicians take a deeper look at the foundational concepts of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and have extra training in advanced topics and interventions.

OUR THERAPISTS

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