How does the Gottman Method work?

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Ready to book your Gottman Method session? Here’s what happens next at Embodied Haus.

Assessment (3-5 hours)

We begin by conducting a thorough evaluation of your relationship’s strengths as well as its challenges. This comprehensive understanding allows your therapist to develop a tailored plan that specifically addresses your unique needs. The assessment typically includes a joint session with you and your partner, two individual interviews to hear each person’s perspective, and a feedback meeting to discuss findings. In some cases, additional interviews may be necessary to gather more detailed information.

What is the Enhanced Relationship Checkup? It is an online tool created by Gottman Institute researchers that helps couples understand their relationship’s strengths and problems. You and your partner will each get a login to complete the questionnaire. After both partners finish, the answers are scored automatically, and your therapist gets a detailed report. You will see a summary during your feedback session. The checkup looks at five key areas: friendship and intimacy, safety, handling conflict, shared values, and personal concerns.

Treatment (6-20 sessions)

During therapy, your therapist uses proven methods to help you and your partner build friendship, improve intimacy, and communicate better. The main goal is to strengthen your emotional bond and handle conflicts well. Your therapist will help you recognize and stop harmful behaviors like criticism, defensiveness, and shutting down.

The number of sessions depends on your situation, and your therapist will keep you informed throughout. If you are dealing with affairs or betrayals, Embodied Haus can help with therapy based on the Attone-Attune-Attach model by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, to support you in creating a meaningful relationship.

Relapse Prevention.

This relapse prevention phase typically lasts between 3 to 7 hours, distributed over a period of 6 to 10 months. Its purpose is to support couples in effectively managing challenges as they work on rebuilding and strengthening their relationship following the initial treatment.

Ready to start Gottman Method Couples Therapy? Schedule your 90 min appointment with us today using the “Work with Us” button below.