Book Club for Couples
Couples Supporting Couples: A New Kind of Relationship Circle
Many couples today are seeking more than just advice—they’re longing for mentorship, accountability, and honest connection with others navigating similar relationship challenges. In the past, communities like churches or neighborhood gatherings naturally offered this—spaces where couples could grow alongside peers, learn from shared experiences, and find comfort in not being alone.
But in today’s fast-paced, digital world, those opportunities for real-life reflection, conversation, and shared wisdom have become harder to find.
Without a consistent space for connection and mutual learning, many couples are left trying to grow in isolation—and that often leads to burnout, disconnection, or feeling stuck.
Our Solution: A Guided Book Club for Couples
We designed our Couples Book Club to meet a growing need: a structured, supportive space where couples can experience mentorship, accountability, and a sense of community.
This isn’t group therapy—but it is intentionally therapeutic. Each week, couples join a small, guided group for research-based conversations around real relationship topics like trust, conflict, sex, and money.
Led by trained couples therapists, this experience provides a safe, encouraging environment where both partners can show up authentically—while learning from and with other couples navigating similar challenges. It’s about building connection through shared wisdom, honest dialogue, and the power of listening.
Book:
Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Drs. John & Julie Gottman
Facilitated By:
- Dr. Faith Drew, LMFT and Certified Gottman Therapist
- Rachel Kloss, LCSWA
Part 1: Trust, Conflict, Sex & Money
✨ Fridays, Oct. 17 – Nov. 7, 2025
🕤 9:30–11:00 AM PT / 12:30–2:00 PM ET
💻 Live via Zoom – couples can log in from anywhere to join
💸 $100 total per couple ($25 per week)
You’ll Walk Away With:
- Weekly, meaningful reflection during school-day hours
- Connection with couples in similar stages and struggles
- Relatable examples from real life—not just theory
- Motivation and support to keep growing outside of the group
- A renewed sense of “we’re not alone in this”
How It Works
- Couples must purchase their own copy of the book
- Couples must read the assigned chapter each week in advance (an email with the assigned chapter and prompt will be sent via email)
- Couples must attend weekly to discuss relational topics guided by licensed clinicians
- Engage in private mini breakout exercises with your partner during each meeting
- No therapy required—just a desire to grow together
Don’t see a time that works for you?
If these dates don’t fit your schedule, please complete our inquiry form with your availability or suggest a book you’d love to read together. We keep an ongoing waitlist, and if there’s enough interest, we may add another group.
Interested in a private book club for you and your friends?
If you and a group of friends would like to start your own private book club, reach out with the details—we’d be happy to explore facilitating a group just for you.
Book clubs provide benefits such as gaining insight into others’ experiences and life contexts, increasing empathy, understanding, and validation and feeling less alone.
Cancellation policy – Cancellations made 1 week in advance of the first session will receive a 50% refund. Your spot is reserved for you and your partner upon registration.