The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

A 1-Day In-Person Couples Workshop

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Based on the groundbreaking research of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the Seven Principles Program provides couples with research-backed skills to deepen intimacy, improve friendship, and manage conflict in a healthy, productive way.

This interactive workshop blends expert teaching, one-on-one exercises for you and your partner—with no group sharing required. Confidentiality is strictly maintained, and while questions are encouraged, participation is entirely up to you.

Couples will:

  1. Strengthen respect, affection, and closeness in their relationship.
  2. Deepen their understanding of each other’s inner world and emotional needs.
  3. Improve communication skills to navigate conflict discussions with greater calm.
  4. Identify and overcome common relationship pitfalls that lead to gridlock.
  5. Develop practical strategies for managing differences in a healthy way.
  6. Build a solid foundation to sustain relationship happiness and long-term success.

What You’ll Get

You and your partner will receive the following materials upon arrival:

The Seven Principles – Couples Set

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  • Workbooks
  • Book
  • Couples Card Decks

Cost: $525 per couple

Dates & Times Offered

Friday, April 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
 Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Presenter: Brittany Bolden, LMFT, Certified Sex Therapist

Location: In-Person – 4726 Park Road, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28209

*Limited to 3 couples

Who Should Attend?

The Gottman Seven Principles Program is designed for all couples in a committed relationship, including:

  • Married couples
  • Engaged or pre-engaged couples
  • Newlyweds to long-time partners
  • Couples looking to enhance an already strong relationship
  • Couples wanting better conflict management tools
  • Those considering couples therapy but not quite ready for weekly sessions
  • All backgrounds, ages, faiths, and sexual orientations are welcome

Note: If you are experiencing emotional abuse, domestic violence, unwanted touch, or substance abuse, this workshop is not appropriate. We encourage you to seek individual or couples therapy instead.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this workshop different from the Art & Science of Love 2-day workshop?

The Seven Principles Program is a 1-day workshop that focuses solely on the seven principles found through Dr. John Gottman’s research to enhance a relationship. This workshop expands upon the invaluable insights in his book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, providing couples with practical tools to strengthen their relationship.

In contrast, the Art & Science of Love is an immersive 2-day workshop that includes in-depth exercises, live demonstrations of relationship repair by Drs. Faith Drew and George Bitar, and personalized support based on decades of Gottman research. While both workshops provide transformative relationship-building skills, the Seven Principles Program is a foundational, research-based approach in a single-day format.

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Cancellation policy –  your spot is reserved exclusively for you and your partner. If you need to cancel for any reason, you must cancel 1 week in advance to get a 50% refund. If you cancel within the week of the workshop, you will get a 25% refund.