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The Empirical Basis for Gottman Method Couples Therapy

John Gottman

Gottman Method Couples Therapy and the Sound Relationship House Theory were built upon four decades of scientific research. Over time, it will no doubt be modified, as the therapy is made more effective by empirical self-examination.

How Dr. Gottman Helped Me Officiate a Wedding

The Gottman Institute

While I may be massively unqualified to give advice about marriage, who more qualified to give advice than Dr. John Gottman and The Gottman Institute?

The Positive Perspective

Zach Brittle, LMHC

Maintain the Positive Perspective in your relationship by making regular deposits into your Emotional Bank Account.

Turn Towards Instead of Away

Zach Brittle, LMHC

State your needs, be aware of bids for connection, and turn towards them.

3 Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship

Robert Navarra

What have the Gottmans taught us about what works and doesn’t work in relationships? The key findings really boil down to the three things.

The Top 10 Things that Happened at The Gottman Institute in 2014

Michael Fulwiler

2014 has been a great year at The Gottman Institute. What was your most memorable moment or experience with us this year?

Substance Abuse: The Uninvited-Invited Guest

Michael Brown

Substance abuse can intrude into a relationship and erode it like an unwanted guest.

It’s Time to Change How We Treat Couples in Recovery

Robert Navarra

We need to increase awareness of the importance and place for couple recovery.

The 5 Types of Couples

John Gottman

Are you one of the happy couple types?

The 3 Phases of Love

John Gottman

What do you do if you love, but are no longer in love with, your partner?

5 Strategies for Being a Better Parent

Michael Fulwiler

These are Dr. John Gottman five steps of Emotion Coaching.

Assignment: Turning Towards

The Gottman Institute

When you honor and respect each other, you can appreciate different points of view.

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