The Interviews

Read what the thought leaders of this generation have to say in exclusive interviews with The Gottman Institute.

The Love Prescription: Q&A with Drs. John and Julie Gottman

Max Johnson

Drs. John and Julie Gottman discuss their New York Times bestseller, The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy.

Can Couples Recover from Addiction Together? An Interview with Dr. Robert Navarra

Chris Dollard

We know that a satisfying couple relationship is the single biggest predictor of successful long-term recovery.

Growing After Trauma: An Interview with Dr. Julie Gottman

Chris Dollard

Treating trauma is a powerful way for a therapist to observe profound human strength. It makes the work worth doing.

Understanding Your Partner’s Attachment Style: An Interview with Stan Tatkin

Kyle Benson

The environment of our upbringing influences the way we love and expect to be loved.

Erring in the Direction of Kindness: An Interview with George Saunders

Chris Dollard

Small acts of kindness can be a sort of ritual self-reminding of what we are and what we’re meant to do down here.

Attachment and Differentiation in Relationships: An Interview with Ellyn Bader, Ph.D.

Kyle Benson

Differentiation requires the risk of being open to growth and being honest not only with your partner, but also with yourself.

Stable Instability in Relationships: An Interview with Amir Levine Part II

Kyle Benson

If you can recognize secure partners early on while dating, you’ll navigate the dating world much better and likely find yourself in a secure relationship.

Breaking the Pursue-Withdraw Pattern: An Interview with Scott R. Woolley, Ph.D.

Kyle Benson

The pursue-withdraw pattern is an extremely common cause of divorce. If left unresolved, it will continue into a second marriage and subsequent intimate relationships.

Small Things Often Create Secure Attachments: An Interview With Amir Levine, M.D.

Kyle Benson

One of the most effective ways of regulating our emotions when we are in distress is to be in proximity to someone that we’re securely attached to.

How to Attract Your Ideal Client as a Gottman Couples Therapist: An Interview with Joe Sanok, MA, LLP, LCC, Part II

Kyle Benson

A detailed knowledge of who you want to attract helps you decide where you dedicate your energy and time.

Practice of the Practice: An Interview with Joe Sanok, MA, LLP, LCC

Kyle Benson

Joe Sanok, MA, LLP, LCC interview on what a therapist needs to know before opening a private practice.

How Being Nuanced with Your Emotions Enhances Your Well-Being: An Interview with Susan David, Ph.D., Part II

Kyle Benson

Part II with Susan David, Ph.D. “This is what I’m feeling. What is my partner feeling?”

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