Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

This module provides an introduction to The Gottman Institute, our Clinical Training programs, and Drs. John and Julie Gottman. John and Julie welcome you to the course and describe the workshop format and resources. We introduce the research and theory behind Gottman Method Couples Therapy. We'll explore what makes relationships succeed or fail.

Dr. Julie Gottman introduces the assessment model used in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and describes the couple’s experience coming into the assessment phase. You’ll learn ways to determine when couple therapy is contraindicated or in need of supplementation. This module also provides keys to assessing resistances and chaos..

Dr. Julie Gottman introduces the eight components of the couple’s assessment session 1 and offers an in-depth look at the Sampling Couple Conflict Interaction. Dr. John Gottman provides background and research behind the Oral History Interview, and explains how to use it to assess couples.

00:00- Welcome & Introductions 6:19 - Chapter 1 - Basic Observation 23:38- Chapter 2 - Tension in the Voice 30:33 - Chapter 3 - The Words Themselves 34:21 - Chapter 4 - Bids and Turning 44:31 - Chapter 5 - Assessment Overview 57:07 - Chapter 6 - Oral History Interview

00:00 Chapter 8 - Assessment Session 2 28:47 Chapter 9 - Core Assessment Questionnaires