Seasons & Episodes
Chapter 1 - Research and Theory
This module provides an introduction to The Gottman Institute, our Clinical Training programs, and Drs. John and Julie G
Chapter 2 - Assessment: Overview
Dr. Julie Gottman introduces the assessment model used in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and describes the couple’s e
Chapter 3 - Assessment: Session 1
Dr. Julie Gottman introduces the eight components of the couple’s assessment session 1 and offers an in-depth look at
Chapter 4 - Assessment: Written Questionnaires
Dr. John Gottman provides background and research behind the written questionnaires, and describes their use during asse
Chapter 5 - Assessment: Session 2
Dr. Julie Gottman begins with an overview of session 2, which consists of individual sessions with each partner.
Chapter 5 - Assessment: Session 3 - Feedback Session
Dr. Julie Gottman describes session 3, where the couple comes together to learn the assessment findings and discuss a tr
Audience Discussion
Audience discussion and Q&A with the Drs. Gottman.
Chapter 6 - Intervention
Dr. John Gottman introduces the philosophy of Gottman Method Couples Therapy and describes the basic one dozen assumptio
Chapter 6 - Conflict Goal #1: Understand Your Partner’s Point of View
Dr. John Gottman presents the Gottman-Rapoport Intervention. This is followed by a recording of Dr. Julie Gottman using
Chapter 6 - Conflict Goal #2: Eliminate the Four Horsemen and Replace Them With Their Antidotes
Julie describes how to intervene during therapy sessions to eliminate the Four Horsemen and replace them with their anti
Chapter 6 - Conflict Goal #3: Move from Gridlock to Dialogue on a Perpetual Issue
Julie describes the Dreams Within Conflict intervention and presents video of the intervention in use during a therapy s
Chapter 6 - Conflict Goal #4: Develop Six Skills
Julie describes the six skills that are essential to constructive conflict management. She introduces several tools you
Chapter 6 - Conflict Goal #5: Process Fights and Regrettable Incidents
Julie introduces a tool to help couples process fights and regrettable incidents. She shares video of Paul and Shantel u
Chapter 6 - Friendship Goal #1
Dr. John Gottman discusses the importance of building Love Maps and how to use the Love Map card decks. In video of a th
Chapter 6 - Friendship Goal #2
John tells the story of the Stress Reducing Conversation and how it became a part of the therapy practice. In a recorded
Chapter 6 - Shared Meaning - Goal #1
John presents the research that supports the need for couples to build rituals of connection. In a recorded therapy sess
Chapter 6 - Shared Meaning - Goal #2
Julie describes the importance of creating shared purpose in the couple building a life together. In a recorded therapy
Chapter 6 - Process and Summary
Julie and John describe the process of implementing Gottman Method Couples Therapy. They provide examples of how to appl
Chapter 7 - Additional Training
The module begins with a description of an upcoming in-person Level 2 workshop. Check the Events schedule at https://www
Chapters 1-6 - Observing and Assessing
00:00- Welcome & Introductions 6:19 - Chapter 1 - Basic Observation 23:38- Chapter 2 - Tension in the Voice 30:33 - C
Chapter 7 - Evaluating Conflict Management
Chapter 8-9 - Assessment Session 2: Individual Interviews and Core Assessment Questionnaires
00:00 Chapter 8 - Assessment Session 2 28:47 Chapter 9 - Core Assessment Questionnaires
Chapter 10 - Assessment Session 3: Feedback & Treatment Planning
Chapter 11 - Interventions: Overview
Chapter 11 - Interventions Taught at Level 2
Chapter 11 - Interventions Taught at Level 2 Part 2
Chapter 11 - Compromise
Chapter 11 - Aftermath of a Fight or Regrettable Incident
Chapter 11 - Friendship & Romance
Chapter 13 - Affairs
Chapter 13 - Addictions
Chapter 13 - PTSD
Chapter 13 - Domestic Violence