7 Principles Workshop
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Developed by the Gottman Insitute, the Seven Principles Workshop is an educational workshop being offered across the US and internationally, and has strengthened the relationships of tens of thousands of couples.​
The workshop is designed to help couples improve their friendship and fondness for each other, while offering powerful communication and conflict management skills.
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Bringing levity and a lightheartedness to the room, couples will learn through lecture, demonstrations, videos, and activities. No personal sharing is required.
What will you learn?
This workshop provides evidence based tools to help couples improve relationship quality and satisfaction by:
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Developing skills to manage conflict constructively
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Identifying and learning tools to address perpetual and solvable problems
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Improving friendship, fondness, and admiration
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Enhancing romance and intimacy
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Creating a couples sense of shared meaning
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Maintaining gains throughout lifetime
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Strengthening friendship
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This class combines teaching and demonstrations with one-on-one work sessions where you and your partner focus on your relationship with each other.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained. Although we encourage questions and comments, you do not need to speak in the workshop if you do not want.
Should You Participate?
Couples that would benefit from this workshop:
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​Pre-engaged
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Engaged
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Those who wish to enhance an already "good" marriage or relationship
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Those who wish to gain conflict management skills
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Every phase of relationships, from newlyweds to senior couples
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Those considering couples therapy but who are not "ready" for weekly therapy yet
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People of ALL backgrounds, ages, faiths and sexual orientations
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Couples that this workshop is not suited for:
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Those with severe relationship distress
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Those with significant emotional or physical abuse
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Those with addictions to drugs, alcohol or gambling
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Those with serious mental health problems
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Think you might be a couple not suited for this workshop? All that means, is that therapy has shown to be the most appropriate approach for the type of concerns listed above. You and your partner would likely benefit from more specialized, clinical support.
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If you are unsure if this is for you, please reach out so we can discuss further whether this is a good fit.
Couples Workshop
Saturday November 8th 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday November 9th 11:30am - 4:30pm
Where: Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
3541 Park Avenue - Brookfield, IL
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Cost: $750 per couple
Wellness Month Promo & Early bird special! Register before October 15th at a discounted price of $700 per couple.​
Payment must be made at the time of registration for the workshop.
What's Included:
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Workshop participation
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2 Workbooks
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7 Principles for Making Marriage Work book
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Snacks and refreshments.
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Registration:
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Use the register button or QR code to access the Google Registration Form with a few brief questions and payment options.
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Early bird special! Register before October 15th and receive $50 off, bringing the cost down to $700 per couple.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will we have to share our personal problems or issues with other couples? No. Self-disclosure is not required. The workshop does not involve sharing your personal issues with others unless you choose to do so. Couples' will do private exercises together privately in breakout sessions.
Can I come to the workshop alone if I can't convince my partner to attend? That depends. The registration fee is for a couple. There are opportunities to actively engage with your partner during the workshop. However, if your partner decides not come, or if you wish to sign up on your own, you are welcome to attend. The registration fee is the same if you attend with your partner or by yourself. Contact me so we can discuss your unique circumstances.
Should we read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work before attending? No pre-reading the book is not required. Some couples share that reading The Seven Principles first, enhanced their workshop experience by providing a foundation in the concepts. We will use pre-recorded video role plays to demonstrate how to, and how not to do some of the exercises in order to help participants get the most of each exercise.
Is there a cancellation or refund policy? If you need to cancel, we will roll your registration over to a future workshop date within one year. We appreciate your understanding as the cost of the program does contribute to our ability to host.