Gottman Method Level 1 Clinical Training
Bridging the Couples Chasm — Transform conflict into connection with evidence-based tools
A comprehensive two-day training for mental health professionals ready to master research-based assessments and interventions that enhance intimacy and emotional resilience.
Gottman Method Level 1 Clinical Training
Discover the foundation of Gottman Method Couples Therapy in this Level 1 Training. Grounded in over 40 years of research with more than 3,000 couples, this training introduces a practical approach to treating relationship distress. You'll gain evidence-based tools for assessing relationship dynamicsand guiding couples toward a deeper connection.
In this training you will learn to recognize the behaviors that predict relationship success or failure and apply practical interventions to help couples build stronger, more connected relationships. The training covers Gottman Method assessment tools, including the Sound Relationship House Theory and the concept of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, to help therapists identify destructive patterns and foster positive communication for couples.
You'll walk away from this two-day training with hands-on skills you can immediately apply with the couples you work with. Through engaging video demonstrations of Dr. John Gottman's groundbreaking research and real sessions from the Gottmans' clinical practice, you'll see how to translate research-based principles into effective therapeutic interventions that foster connection and lasting change.
Evidence-Based Methods
Learn research-based assessments and interventions grounded in 40+ years of Gottman research.
Immediate Application
Walk away with hands-on skills you can apply immediately with the couples you work with.
Certificate & CE Hours
Receive a Level 1 Training Certificate of Completion and 12 CE hours through Cognitive Behavior Institute.
Registration
Upcoming Training
Attend in person in Spokane, WA, or join live online — same curriculum, same certificate.
Gottman Method Level 1 Clinical Training
📍 400 S Jefferson St Ste 451, Spokane, WA 99204
Price: $450
Gottman Method Level 1 Clinical Training
📍 400 S Jefferson St Ste 451, Spokane, WA 99204
Price: $450
Training Objectives
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
Apply Evidence-Based Strategies
Use Gottman Method strategies and interventions to help couples manage conflict, process disagreements, and strengthen intimacy.
Conduct Comprehensive Assessments
Use tools such as the couple's narrative, Oral History Interview, questionnaires, behavioral observations, and individual interviews.
Understand Sound Relationship House
Describe and explain the seven levels of the Sound Relationship House Theory to assess and support relationship stability and growth.
Implement Targeted Interventions
Enhance a couple's conflict management, friendship system, and shared meaning through proven interventions.
Master Key Concepts
Analyze and demonstrate key therapeutic concepts, including physiological self-soothing and the Gottman Rapoport intervention.
Who This Training Is For
Mental health providers, allied professionals, clergy, students, interns, family clinic staff, professors, researchers, and employee assistance professionals. No prerequisites required.
What's Included
300+ Page Digital Manual
Contains the core Gottman Method Couples Therapy assessments and interventions. (Physical copy available for purchase for $135)
Certificate of Completion
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Training Certificate of Completion
12 CE Hours
Certificates are available through Cognitive Behavior Institute, following course completion
Discounts & Savings
Student Discount
Students currently registered in a graduate school program for counseling, social work, or psychology save on tuition for this course. Please contact Elizabeth Shoop at (208) 576-4371 or eshoop@wittwellnessandcounseling.com for more information.
Bundle Discount
Therapists, Counselors, Coaches and Students are able to save an additional $150 by attending a Gottman Level 1 Clinical Training and the Art & Science of Love Workshop. Please contact Elizabeth Shoop at (208) 576-4371 or eshoop@wittwellnessandcounseling.com for details.
Group Discounts
Group discounts are available for 3 or more attendees registering from the same agency. Please email eshoop@wittwellnessandcounseling.com for a special discount code.
Private Training Options
If you have a group of clinicians at your agency and would like your whole staff trained privately, and on your schedule, please contact eshoop@wittwellnessandcounseling.com for special rates, scheduling options, and for further details. The Level One Training is great for clinicians, interns, contractors, admin and support staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
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About Your Instructor
Elizabeth Shoop, LMHC, is a Certified Gottman Therapist and an Art & Science of Love workshop leader. She brings 8+ years of clinical experience working with couples grounded in evidence-based methods derived from the Gottman Method. Elizabeth offers a warm, interactive learning environment to help professionals translate rigorous research into real-world clinical tools. The learning environment for this training is designed to support integration of the material into each practitioner's own therapeutic style.