Gottman Method: Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work- Couples Workshop

Become an EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT Couple

The Seven Principles Program for Couples is a one day couples workshop, based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—. This educational workshop is offered across the US and internationally, and has reached thousands of couples wishing to strengthen their relationship. Designed to help couples improve their friendship and conflict management skills, this program is offered throughout the year by the Sequence Institute for Learning and Education.

The Seven Principles Program includes lectures, demonstrations, videos, and private couples' exercises. The activities are fun, insightful, and informative. And there is no need to worry - participants will not required to share their personal problems in front of others, but will get the opportunity to share as they are comfortable.

Presented live 3 times a year since 2018 by the Sequence Institute, the Gottman trained facilitators are skilled couples therapists who are experienced in incorporating these practices into their work with couples and individuals. They love presenting this material and are happy to be in their 9th year of offering this incredibly useful program to the DMV area!

Couples will learn and practice proven tools to:

Make conflict work for your relationship

Deepen intimacy and build trust

Identify your solvable vs. perpetual issues

Strengthen your foundation of friendship

Collaborate more effectively to solve problems

Communicate clearly and effectively (..and get more of what you want and need as a result!)​​

SEQUENCE FACILITATORS:

Kathleen Landers, LCSW-C Director of Sequence, Certified Gottman Seven Principles Leader

Gabriel Chernoff, LCSW-C Gottman Couples Therapist, Certified Seven Principles Leader

Additional Sequence support attending:

Chris Soves, LCSW-C

EVENT DETAILS - DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

9:30am-4:30pm

Attendance limited to 5 couples

In-person event will be held in the N.Bethesda/Rockville area

3204 Tower Oaks Blvd. Suite 250, Rockville MD 20852

In-person Location Information: The Tower Oaks Professional Park is a quiet professional office set back in the woods near the intersection of N.Bethsda/Rockville/Potomac. The location is easliy accesible from 270, Montrose Rd and Wooten Parkway. Parking is free in front of the building. The office is within minutes of both the Park Potomac and Pike & Rose shopping and dining areas, for a post retreat dinner date and even an overnight stay!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected],

240-200-5401 ext 3

FAQs

How often is this program offered?

This program has usually been offered as a day long in-person or online retreat 2-3 times per year. Fall, Winter and Spring.

Can I purchase tickets as a gift?

Participation in this program is a wonderful wedding or anniversary present. Simply purchase the tickets to reserve space and then contact our offices by email: [email protected] with your contact information and that of the couple attending. We will send a gift certificate via email to let them know they are enrolled as a gift from you.

What should we do to prepare?

Couples are encouraged to discuss with each other their comfort level of participation, and plan to check in with each other before sharing any personal examples. This will also be reviewed at the start of the program.

What is provided, and what should we get?

Your ticket price includes a purchase of the program materials, a $50.00 (hard copy) value. This includes the book upon which the program is based The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work , 2 copies of the workbook The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Couples Guide, and two sets of cards to enhance communication.

I n -person attendees will also receive a lite continental breakfast, lunch of sandwish and salad selections, and afternoon refreshments.

What should we expect?

This is an interactive class for seriously-dating, engaged, and married couples. It is not a group therapy session! The workshop facilitator will share and demo best practices based on Dr. Gottman's Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. There will be opportunities to interact with the facilitator and other couples, as well as time to engage in the activities and discussions privately with your partner. If you are a couple experiencing high conflict, a recent crisis, or issues of substance abuse, please see the contact information below to speak with the presenter about the appropriateness of this program for you.

Does the information presented in this workshop apply to same-sex couples as well?

Yes! This workshop is based on 40+ years of relationship research by Dr. John Gottman and his colleagues (primarily with heterosexual couples). Therefore, the presentation of this program will skew toward heterosexual examples and dynamics. That said, Gottman conducted a 12-year study with a small sample of gay and lesbian couples which revealed these principles and techniques are largely effective and relevant for same-sex couples too. All couples interested in strengthening their relationships are welcome and can benefit from the information presented in this workshop, and all Sequence practitioners involved with this workshop are experienced in working with same-sex couples. To learn more about the work of the Gottman Institute please visit www.gottman.com.

What is the cancellation policy?

We currently refund cancellations up to three days before the events, but will also offer an exchange of a replacement service of two 90 minute individual couples sessions, scheduled based on our counselors availability.

This may be offered as a substitute for programs with low enrollment.

If the facilitator has to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances including illness or other situation, couples will receive full refunds or the option to reschedule.

What if we are not sure if this event is for us?

If you have any questions about the program, please contact the presenter directly at [email protected] with your questions and contact information and she will get back to you promptly.

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