Building a Sound Relationship House The Gottman Relationship Blog // March 4, 2015 // Zach Brittle, LMHC The Gottman Institute’s goal is to utilize a research-based approach to create stronger relationships for couples and families. Understanding that all relationships go through phases, they’ve developed programs and resources
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The Marriage Map Wouldn’t it be nice if marriages came with directions? Posted Feb 18, 2009 Michelle Weiner-Davis LCSW As a longtime observer of relationships, I can tell you that, like children, marriages go through different developmental stages and predictable crises. But because people are unfamiliar with
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The Gottman Institute Blog, Kyle Benson February 26, 2020 Ongoing relationship distress is harmful to each romantic partner’s mental1 and physical wellbeing,2 and in addition, can negatively impact the kids.3 We all know this. Difficult conflict can lead to things being said that hurt us at our core. The
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The Gottman Institute Blog, Kyle Benson, Sept 9, 2016 Infidelity is the betrayal our society focuses on, but it is actually the subtle, unnoticed betrayals that truly ruin relationships. When partners do not choose each other day after day, trust and commitment erode away. Partners may be
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Dr. Robert Navarro “Now that marijuana is legalized in many states for recreational purposes, I am seeing more conflict arise between couples about what it means to use marijuana and whether it should be used recreationally. There are long-standing beliefs and values about drug use in our
Read more →Gottman Method Couples Therapy The Gottman Method is an approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory Couples who enter into Gottman Method Couples Therapy begin with an assessment process that
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Five Premarital Conversations to Help You Sustain Love The Gottman Institute Blog, March 20.2018 https://www.gottman.com/blog/ by Katie Golem, MSW, LSW If you are newly engaged, congratulations! It is such an exciting time, but it can be stressful as you plan for your deepest commitment. For years, I’ve
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5 Rituals to Reconnect in Your Relationship Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW https://www.gottman.com/blog/ June 2, 2017 In his book The Intentional Family, Bill Dougherty discusses “rituals of connection” as an important tool for successful relationships. A ritual of connection is a way of regularly turning towards your partner that
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Are you nervous about the holidays this year? Spending time with your in-laws may leave you feeling like you’re walking on eggshells. Perhaps you got into a huge disagreement about politics earlier this year and things have been tense ever since. Or maybe you get the impression
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