Research & Methods

The ‘BestMarriages’ Story

The Gottman Institute

How two regular guys built one of the largest couples counseling centers in Canada.

Before I Was a Couples Therapist, I Was a Rabbi

The Gottman Institute

As a rabbi turned couples therapist, I find myself living in two wonderful worlds, continuing to build bridges between both.

How to Sail Through Certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Mary Beth George

If you’re considering your own journey toward becoming a Certified Gottman Therapist, here are some tips to sail through the process.

Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence

The Gottman Institute

The capacity to be aware enhances our health and relationships with one another. Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. introduces his pioneering, science-based meditation practice.

Emotional Intelligence Is Key to Successful Leadership

Chris Dollard

If leaders fail in driving emotions in the right direction, nothing they do will work as well as it could or should.

Holding Hands with Loved Ones Creates Interpersonal Synchronization

The Gottman Institute

When the couple was sitting next to each other holding hands, the brainwave sync was the strongest. How incredible is that?

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.

Stop Mansplaining: Tony Robbins and the #MeToo Movement

Chris Dollard

We combat toxic masculinity by setting a positive example for other men, especially teenagers and boys, to follow.

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.

Therapy as a Journey: Using Process-Oriented Treatment Planning

The Gottman Institute

Treatment plans are central to psychotherapy, but the way in which they are created and utilized can pose ethical problems.

Can Love and Connection Heal Addiction?

The Gottman Institute

Many of us in the clinical community observed how supportive relationships led to better outcomes for those in recovery.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Established as Evidence-Based Treatment for Same-Sex Couples

The Gottman Institute

This outcome study is the first of its kind, and it displays the strengths of same-sex relationships to the scientific community.

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