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Couples therapy is a generic term that refers to counseling techniques<\/a> used to help people in committed relationships resolve conflict, improve communication, and enhance the functioning of the relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n One specific form of couples therapy that is particularly popular is the <\/span>Gottman method, <\/b>which can help people to improve the health of their marriage or romantic partnership. <\/span><\/p>\n Read on to learn about the Gottman approach, including its goals and core principles, as well as what you can expect from the assessment and treatment process with Gottman counselors. <\/span><\/p>\n The Gottman Method of couples therapy was developed by <\/span>Dr. John Gottman<\/span><\/a>, who spent 40 years researching his methods with couples to determine the most effective ways to help couples improve their relationships. <\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Gottman Method<\/span><\/a> of couples counseling begins with a thorough assessment of the health of a relationship and then proceeds to offer evidence-based strategies to help couples address the issues in the relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n While a Gottman therapist and a couple will decide together how often the couple will meet and how long sessions will last, Gottman therapy follows the same set of principles, including a basic assessment process and the use of specific therapeutic interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n The Gottman method couples therapy is backed by the Gottman Institute, which Dr. John Gottman and his wife Dr. Julie Gottman founded together. The couple has conducted extensive research on every aspect of relationships, and developed a couples therapy approach that can not only correct relationship problems but also strengthen relationships that are already happy. <\/span><\/p>\n The Gottman Institute provides workshops and do-it-yourself training materials to couples, in addition to offering Gottman method training to couples counselors. <\/span><\/p>\n The primary goal of the Gottman Method is to support all couples, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, cultural background, and sexual orientation. Specifically, couple counseling techniques that follow Gottman psychology have the following goals:<\/span><\/p>\n Gottman Therapy works by following the process outlined by the creators of this counseling philosophy. <\/span><\/p>\n A couple’s time with a Gottman therapist begins with a thorough assessment of the functioning of the relationship and then proceeds with Gottman interventions that are aligned to the couple’s strengths and challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n A Gottman assessment involves both joint and individual interviews between the couple\/each individual and the Gottman therapist. <\/span><\/p>\n The couple will also complete a variety of assessments that evaluate the health of the relationship, including areas of strength, as well as challenging areas for the couple. The results of the assessment process are utilized to create interventions that strengthen the health of the relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n A common tool that Gottman counselors use is the <\/span>“Gottman Relationship Checkup<\/span><\/a>” which is an online assessment tool that scores a couples relationship in various areas, including friendship, intimacy, emotions, conflict, values, and trust. <\/span><\/p>\n Each partner completes the assessment on their own, and a report is generated, which includes recommendations and a summary of areas of strengths and weaknesses in the relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n While this assessment tool contains the same list of questions for each couple, it provides treatment recommendations specific to a couple’s unique needs, so treatment is individualized.<\/span><\/p>\n The John Gottman theory utilizes a specific therapeutic framework but considers each couple’s unique needs and preferences when determining the number of therapy sessions to be completed, as well as how long each session will last. <\/span><\/p>\n The Gottman approach utilizes a framework that includes what is called a “Sound Relationship House.”<\/span><\/p>\n The components below make up Gottman’s “Sound Relationship House:”<\/span><\/p>\n Using the therapeutic framework discussed above, Gottman interventions include tools to help partners strengthen their relationships. Learning successful Gottman communication methods is a major component of these interventions. Some examples are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>What is the Gottman Method of couples therapy?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Related Reading: <\/strong>What Is the Definition of a Healthy Relationship?<\/a> <\/strong><\/em><\/pre>\n
<\/span>About the Gottman Institute<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Goals & core principles of Gottman interventions<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>How Gottman Therapy works<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Gottman therapeutic framework<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Related Reading: <\/strong>Marriage Counseling Techniques for a Healthier Relationship<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n
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