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Relationship Coaching - Gottman Method

from $1,600.00

I offer relationship coaching grounded in the highly respected Gottman Method, with training completed in both Level 1 and Level 2. My approach blends evidence-informed relationship strategies with principles drawn from psychotherapy, focusing on emotionally attuned communication, conflict de-escalation, and building deeper partnership connections.

My work supports individuals and couples in understanding patterns, strengthening emotional safety, and developing practical tools to navigate challenges with more clarity and compassion. Using Gottman-based assessments, research-supported interventions, and reflective coaching techniques, I help clients grow more mindful, secure, and resilient in their relationships.

While my services are coaching, not therapy, I integrate relational science, emotional awareness practices, and communication frameworks that help people create healthier dynamics, repair trust, and build relationships that feel supportive and sustainable.

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I offer relationship coaching grounded in the highly respected Gottman Method, with training completed in both Level 1 and Level 2. My approach blends evidence-informed relationship strategies with principles drawn from psychotherapy, focusing on emotionally attuned communication, conflict de-escalation, and building deeper partnership connections.

My work supports individuals and couples in understanding patterns, strengthening emotional safety, and developing practical tools to navigate challenges with more clarity and compassion. Using Gottman-based assessments, research-supported interventions, and reflective coaching techniques, I help clients grow more mindful, secure, and resilient in their relationships.

While my services are coaching, not therapy, I integrate relational science, emotional awareness practices, and communication frameworks that help people create healthier dynamics, repair trust, and build relationships that feel supportive and sustainable.

6-Week Gottman Couples Therapy Block

6 Week Block

Week 1 — Joint Session + Relationship History

  • Gottman intake interview (oral history interview)

  • Presenting issues & goals

  • Relationship timeline + major stressors

  • Explanation of the Gottman Method & Sound Relationship House

  • Administer the Gottman Relationship Checkup (online assessment)

Week 2 — Individual Partner Sessions

  • One individual session per partner

  • Explore personal background, family of origin, stress response patterns, triggers, and perception of the relationship

  • Assess Gottman “Four Horsemen” tendencies individually

  • Review safety, commitment, and relationship expectations

  • Identify the strengths both partners bring

Week 3 — Assessment Results Review + Feedback Session #1

  • Review combined Gottman Relationship Checkup results

  • Identify:

    • Friendship strengths

    • Areas of emotional connection needing support

    • Conflict patterns and specific Four Horsemen behaviours

  • Introduction to Love Maps, Fondness & Admiration

  • Begin implementing antidotes to criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling

Week 4 — Feedback Session #2 + Conflict Management Skills

  • Deeper dive into

    • Gridlocked vs. solvable problems

    • Detecting flooding

    • Conflict triggers are unique to the couple

  • Teach and practice:

    • Softened Start-Up

    • Accepting influence

    • Repair attempts

    • Self-soothing during conflict

  • Introduce the Aftermath of a Fight protocol for use at home

Week 5 — Building Connection & Strengthening the Sound Relationship House

  • Rituals of Connection

  • Turning Toward vs. Turning Away exercises

  • Shared meaning + values discussion

  • Stress-Reducing Conversation practice

  • Homework: daily bids for connection + appreciation exercises

Week 6 — Integration + Future Plan

  • Review what has shifted

  • Strengthened friendship + communication summary

  • Plan for maintaining progress

  • Assign couple-specific rituals and communication structures

  • Discuss whether ongoing sessions or a maintenance schedule is needed

  • 10 Sessions (More Depth & Advanced Gottman Work)

    Along with everything in the 6-week block, the extra sessions allow you to go deeper into Gottman interventions:

    Session 7 — Processing Regrettable Incidents

    • Full practice of Aftermath of a Fight/Rupture protocol

    • Identify escalation cycles

    • Map each partner’s internal stress system

    • Practice interrupting conflict patterns in real time

    Session 8 — Perpetual Problem Work

    • Work with a gridlocked perpetual problem

    • Use Dreams Within Conflict exercise

    • Explore underlying dreams, values, and vulnerabilities

    • Begin compromise strategies

    Session 9 — Advanced Friendship & Intimacy Work

    • Expand Love Maps

    • Build long-term fondness & admiration rituals

    • Deepen emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy conversations

    • Develop daily and weekly connection habits

    Session 10 — Long-Term Relationship Maintenance Plan

    • Personalized Gottman-based Relationship Roadmap

    • Rituals for conflict repair

    • Preventative strategies

    • Solidify roles, agreements, and shared meaning themes

    • Optional: create a “relationship contract” or 90-day plan