Gottman Level 1 LIVE San Diego, CA Mar 14-15, 2026
$490.00
A truly inspiring workshop, Level 1 Training will give you new insights into treatment for couples who struggle, using proven assessment techniques and intervention strategies.
Our practical, emotion-focused, and highly effective approach is based on Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s four decades of research with more than 3,000 couples. It is the most extensive study ever done on marital stability and divorce prediction.
Help couples learn to manage conflict, deepen friendship and intimacy, and share their life purpose and dreams. Discover research-based assessments and effective interventions you can start practicing immediately.
Description
- VENUE: Courtyard by Marriott Liberty Station, 2592 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Telephone: 619-221-1900 - PDF Download of the 300-page Level 1 Clinical Training Manual and Slides
- Also, includes – On-Demand training of the Drs. John and Julie Schwartz-Gottman’s presentation and videos of a recent Level 1 in your Gottman Institute account on their website to keep indefinitely.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Training Certificate of Completion
- Up to 12 CE Hours are available
- Eligibility to continue to Level 2 Training
- 9a-4:00p Pacific Time
Bridging the Couple Chasm
When couples enter the therapy office, they sting with pain and despair. They look to you, the clinician, to referee chronic conflicts, fix their partners, and rebuild burned bridges. Our practical, emotion-focused, and highly effective approach is based on Dr. John Gottman’s 40 years of compelling research with over 3,000 couples. Join the worldwide network of more than 50,000 mental health professionals who have completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
This inspiring learning experience will give you new insights into treatment for couples who struggle. In this self-paced online course, you will discover a research-based method for helping couples manage conflict, deepen friendship and intimacy, and share their life purpose and dreams.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this training, you will be able to:
- Summarize the research that allows us to predict future relationship stability
- Describe the seven levels of the Sound Relationship House theory
- Conduct a couple’s therapy assessment using elements of the couple’s narrative, the Oral History Interview, written questionnaires, observations of conflict and individual interviews
- Describe two interventions to help strengthen a couple’s conflict management
- Describe two interventions to enhance a couple’s friendship system
- Describe two interventions to explore a couple’s system of shared meaning
- Explain why physiological self-soothing is essential for a healthy relationship
- Create a therapeutic contract with a couple, discuss and decide on goals and include a summary of the couple’s strengths and areas that need improvement
- Describe the Philosophy of Therapy and include assumptions, an overview of techniques and goals of therapy
- Describe the Rapoport Intervention and when to use it
- Describe the process of therapy, including the structure of a session
Presenters Bios
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 52717) with over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, groups, and families. I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, Trainer and Consultant. I am certified to present all three levels of the Gottman Method Training sequence as well as the Art & Science of Love Weekend Workshop for couples. I also serve as a consultant to clinicians seeking certification in the Gottman Method. In addition, I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and integrates it into her work.
I have experience with pre-marital couples, newlyweds, long-term relationships, affairs/betrayals, sexual dissatisfaction, and the transition to parenthood. I can help with improving communication and learning how to manage conflict productively. Together we will work toward strengthening your friendship, increasing positive interaction, improving intimacy and instilling hope for the future of your relationship.
My approach is gentle, supportive, and empathic, but I am direct when necessary. I believe in collaboration with my clients and I strive to make sure each partner feels heard and understood in each session. My goal is to provide clients with the tools they need so they can become the masters of their own relationships.
Cancel/Refund Policy
Disclaimer, Refund, Policy Cancellation Policy Agreement*
Refund, Disclaimer & Cancellation Policy: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. In the event a seminar is canceled National Marriage Seminars, Inc. is only responsible for reimbursement of fees paid for the seminar with the exception of force majeure. All costs incurred for travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual or entity that made those arrangements. National Marriage Seminars, Inc. reserves the right to move venue location and assigned presenters originally advertised for an event with a 30-day notice to attendees. In the event a venue or presenter is changed, no reimbursements will be given. Venue changes are not to exceed 50 miles or 1 hour drive time from the original venue advertised. The individual or entity that made the arrangements to attend a National Marriage Seminars, Inc. event agrees to hold harmless National Marriage Seminars, Inc., its directors, and employees from any and all liability associated with those travel arrangements. By registering for any National Marriage Seminars, Inc. sponsored or hosted event the individual or entity agrees to these terms. National Marriage Seminars has the right to move this training to an on-demand format based on COVID-19 recommendations with city and CDC guidelines during a pandemic or natural disaster.
CE’s: CE’s are NOT included in the price of these workshops, however, they will be available for purchase at the event.
Grievance Policy: It is the mission of National Marriage Seminars of America to find presenters who serve as a gateway to enhance clinical skills and to produce and distribute their work with integrity. We also believe in creating a learning environment that respects the diversity our attendees bring to these events. If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please email us at admin@nationalmarriageseminars.com or contact us via phone at 813-960-0001 to further discuss your concerns.
Event Details
12 CE Hours (available for $39.99 through National Marriage Seminars of America)
Registration Fee includes: Live In-Person Training
- PDF Download of the 300-page Level 1 Clinical Training Manual
- On-Demand training of the Drs. On their website, John and Julie Schwartz-Gottman's presentation and videos of a recent Level 1 in your Gottman Institute account.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Training Certificate of Completion
- Up to 12 CE Hours are available
- Eligibility to continue to Level 2 Training
National Marriage Seminars host this
Start date: March 14, 2026
Start time: 09:00 a.m. PST
End time: 04:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Liberty Station 2592 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106 Telephone: 619-221-1900 LIVE 2-days March 14-15, 2026 Saturday and Sunday
Phone: 813-960-0001
Email: lori@nationalmarriageseminars.com
