Comments from Level - II Training Participants

I found the conference truly inspirational and I feel fortunate to have been able to benefit from all of the wisdom in the room.
- LH, Calgary-2008 Course 

This is all so compassionate and honoring. It just calls me to consider how modeling affection, caring, and waiting on others is not always so evident to people. It seems to me that all these exercises would be much like strength training in order to sustain the marathon of marriage.
–G.B., Washington, DC

I like this idea of conflict and friendship profiles. That’s a helpful way to summarize assessment and treatment, and your examples were clear and helpful.
–M.P., Billings, MT

As always, the Institute is very generous in sharing information with participants. The manuals are packed with information and are great resources.
–R.M., Cincinnati, OH

The “Shared Meaning Profile” is an existential piece that touches and transforms all areas of a couples’ life.
–L.A., Tucson, AZ

Hearing the details of how the idea of “Opening up the Attack-Defend Mode” is applied was most useful. I was able to see the same method applied in different ways and discussed in different ways.
–T.C., Paradise, CA

The sexual abuse case study and PTSD presentation were very helpful. It was instructive to outline impact on Sound Marital House levels.
–F.C., Marysville, WA

I came here to gain more in-depth understanding of “the Gottman Method,” and that was achieved. A great amount of information was presented.
–A.B., Seattle, WA

I just wanted to tell you that I loved the Gottman Training.  It was excellent!  The work I've done with couples since I've returned is greatly enhanced by what I learned. I can see where it is really making a difference! Thank you!!       -L.F, San Rafael, CA                                                  

Thank you for all your research and effort in disseminating your valuable tools and discoveries!!! Your work is profound, concrete and truly helpful!
–F.J., Wayside, NJ

Overall, really excellent. Really taught what we needed to know. Very powerful and well presented.
–T.S., Bellevue, WA

Being able to provide meaningful, accurate, and timely marital assessments is important to me and I find the Gottman assessment model clinically valuable.
–E.W., Renton, WA

This clear presentation of the method in sequence and detail was very useful. I am much more able to apply and integrate it than I was.
–I.K., San Rafael, CA

Walking through the questionnaires—and their use—helps us integrate them into the clinical practice.
–B.J., Seattle, WA

I valued the questions and answers, and the clear accessibility of the presenters. I thought this kind of exchange was the best part of the seminar.
–R.D., Camarillo, CA

I enjoyed that you didn’t always agree with each other, but the concepts, integrity and process were always clear. I gained insight and great ideas that will serve clients better.
–A.G., Eau Claire, WI

The strengths of this seminar were the overall structure, your attempts to show techniques in action, giving concrete material (i.e., forms) to take with us and use, the knowledge of the presenters, and specifically their ability to integrate current research into their conceptualizations and treatment plans.
–O.N., Portland, OR

I was pleased with the depth of information, the diversity of participants, and the depth of clinical comfort and understanding by the presenters.
–W.C., Anchorage, AK

I liked the focus on removing judgment and creating an alliance with both the husband and the wife.
–K.T., Seattle, WA

In general, I think the training has been a success for me. I enjoyed it, I learned a lot, I was able to ask questions, I increased my confidence.
–T.D., Toms River, NJ

Asking the clients: “What is your relationship with anger, sadness, or other feelings?” appears to be a potent tool for re-focusing a client on their own self and what they bring to the conflict/relationship.
–A.H., New York, NY

I love your use of the term “dreams” because it’s so non-pathologizing.
–D.G., Fairfax, VA

It is very helpful to start thinking about the hidden agenda/dream locked within the gridlocked problem, especially in dealing with a belligerent partner. I can think about how to help a couple uncover these and state them positively.
–S.N., Victoria, BC

The “Four Horsemen” are helpful, especially regarding how to understand and work with contempt. Also, in how to replace criticism with complaint (and what are the components of a complaint).
–R.N., Tacoma, WA

This material about the “Attack-Defend Mode” was presented in a way that I was able to internalize (add it to my system) the information and feel that I am ready to apply and employ this data.
–J.L., Everett, WA

Using consultations was a very powerful and useful method to assist us in understanding a treatment technique.
–S.W., St. Louis, MO