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Seven principles workshops for couples

The Seven Principles Workshops for Couples is based on the internationally-acclaimed research presented by Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times Best-Selling Book, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work."  This series of educational workshops are designed to help couples improve their friendship and conflict management skills. 

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Your Workshop Leaders are Raul Benitez, CPC, ELI-MP, and Karen Benitez, LMFT.  Raul and Karen have been married for almost 32 years and have been working together leading marriage enrichment seminars and coaching marriages for more than 7 years.  As "Gottman Leaders", they are trained and certified by The Gottman Institute to offer Dr. Gottman's Seven Principles Couples Workshops.

Upcoming workshops

Introductory Workshops

Learn the basics of Dr. Gottman's research and start growing a deeper friendship with your partner in this 2-Hour Introductory Workshop.  Couples can add on an initial 50-minute personalized Couples Coaching Session with Raul and Karen for an additional fee (scheduled for a later date).  

Next Scheduled Virtual Workshops (Pick One Date)

  • February 10, 17, or March 3, 2022

  • Each Workshop is from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Central Time

  • Cost:  $35/couple or $135/couple with a 50-minute Couples Coaching Session

  • This Workshop Fee includes a Select Portion of the Digital Workbook and a Digital "Love Maps/Open-Ended Questions" Card Deck 

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"going deeper" Workshop

Dive in even deeper into Dr. Gottman's "Seven Principles" with this 6-hour workshop over three 2-hour evening sessions.  You will learn and practice key skills together to begin enhancing your relationship in new and exciting ways.  Couples can add on an initial or subsequent 50-minute personalized Couples Coaching Session with Raul and Karen for an additional fee (scheduled for a later date).  

**Note:  Attendance at an Introductory Workshop is preferred, but not mandatory

Next Scheduled Virtual Workshops (Attend All Dates)

  • April 7, 14, AND 21, 2022

  • Each Session is from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Central Time

  • Cost:  $150/couple or $250/couple with a 50-minute Couples Coaching Session

  • This Workshop Fee includes a Complete Digital Workbook, and a Digital "Love Maps/Open-Ended Questions" Card Deck 

is this the right couples workshop for us?

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

  • Married couples

  • Pre-engaged couples (those considering marriage)

  • Engaged or Premarital couples (those taking steps towards marriage)

  • Every phase of relationships, from newlyweds to senior couples

  • Those who wish to enhance an already “good” marriage or relationship

  • Those needing better conflict management tools

  • Those considering couples therapy but who are not "ready" for weekly therapy yet

  • People of all backgrounds, ages, Faiths, sexual orientations and relationship arrangements.

**Special Note:  If you are dealing with emotional abuse, domestic violence, unwanted touch, or substance abuse, this class is NOT appropriate for you.  You should instead seek individual or couples therapy or other intervention to meet your needs or to secure your safety.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
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