Relationship Skills Group

Relationship Skills Group is a 7-session program for couples focused on enhancing your relationship skills and fostering a stronger emotional connection with your partner. Throughout the program, we will provide valuable insights and practical tools based on the renowned Gottman Method.

During Week 1, we will cover an introduction to the program, explore the concept of the Sound Relationship House, and delve into creating Love Maps. Week 2 will focus on understanding bids and turning toward your partner, building emotional bank accounts, and cultivating fondness and admiration. Week 3 will address important relationship dynamics, including recognizing and managing the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, understanding the impact of flooding, navigating the pursuer/distancer pattern, developing healthy breaks, and practicing self-soothing techniques. Week 4 will explore the importance of accepting influence and learning to differentiate between perpetual and solvable relationship problems. Week 5 will focus on repair strategies, while Week 6 will further delve into repair techniques to strengthen your bond. During the final week, Week 7, we will engage in exercises to explore your family’s values, work on creating shared meaning within your relationship, and foster intimacy.

Participating in this group will gain valuable insights and practical skills to improve your relationship. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through the program, providing support and guidance. Join us in enhancing your relationship skills and nurturing a deeper emotional connection with your partner.

The group meets at 6 pm on Mondays, September 11 through October 30, with each session lasting 2 hours. The cost for this program is $50 per week per couple ($350 total). There will be no session on September 25th.