1 Month Couple Therapy Practitioner Course (Gottman’s Method)
Classes – Monday and Tuesday
Time – 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Stating Date – 5 January 2026
There will be a real Client/Patient interaction for real practical Exposure
(Attention – The client is willing to volunteer and knows that he/she will be a part of training)
There will be dedicated classes for roleplays
Attention – Lifetime Recording will be provided of all the classes

Gottman Method Couple Therapy Practitioner Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to the Gottman Method

• Overview of the Gottman Method
  Learn the history, foundations, and evidence-based science behind the Gottman approach.

• The Sound Relationship House Theory
  Understand the core framework that guides healthy relationship building.

• Research & Effectiveness
  Explore landmark findings from Dr. John & Dr. Julie Gottman on relationship success and breakdown.

Module 2: The Assessment Process

• Assessing Couple Dynamics
  Introduction to intake steps, assessment flow, and therapy mapping.

• Couple Intake Interviews
  Learn how to conduct effective separate and joint interviews.

• Assessment Tools & Questionnaires
  Includes the Gottman Relationship Checkup and other psychological tools.

• Identifying Relationship Patterns
  Evaluate communication styles, conflict behavior, emotional cues, and disconnection.

• Strengths & Weaknesses Analysis
  Use assessment data to tailor a therapy plan for each couple.

Module 3: Building a Strong Relationship Foundation

• Love Maps
  Help couples deepen emotional knowledge and understand each other better.

• Fondness & Admiration System
  Exercises to increase appreciation, empathy, and positive regard.

• Turning Toward Bids for Connection
  Strengthen emotional closeness and responsiveness.

• Rituals of Connection
  Develop shared habits, emotional rituals, and bonding practices.

Module 4: Managing Conflict Effectively

• The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
  Identify criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling.

• Antidotes to the Four Horsemen
  Implement healthier communication alternatives.

• Gentle Start-Up Technique
  Teach couples how to begin difficult conversations respectfully.

• Conflict Management Tools
  Repair attempts, de-escalation strategies, and emotional grounding methods.

• Couples Dialogue Technique
  Structured communication to promote understanding and validation.

Module 5: Enhancing Relationship Dynamics

• Solvable vs. Perpetual Problems
  Learn how to differentiate types of conflicts and manage each effectively.

• Dreams Within Conflict
  Explore hidden meanings, unmet needs, and deeper emotional layers.

• Effective Compromise & Problem-Solving
  Tools for creating balanced, mutually satisfying solutions.

Module 6: Building Shared Meaning & Strengthening Trust

• Creating Shared Meaning
  Work with couples on shared values, rituals, goals, and life dreams.

• Trust & Commitment Building
  Evidence-based exercises to rebuild and fortify trust.

• Overcoming Gridlock
  Learn strategies to break long-term conflict cycles and restore connection.

The Last class will be an Assessment based Roleplay Session

Final Integration + Evaluation