In the late 1970's and early 1980's, two pioneers
in marital research on far ends of this continent were quietly gathering data on how to create happy lasting relationships.
The
latest marital research suggests that taking a marriage preparation workshop — especially one that emphasizes relationship skills — can reduce the chances of a couple divorcing by 30 %!
We also know that every couple can benefit from learning advanced relationship skills and strategies identified
in marital research; learning these skills has made an enormous difference for thousands of young couples.
Gottman based his findings on 25 years
of marital research, which he presented in his book on relationship advice, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
John Gottman, arguably the world's foremost expert
on marital research, reports that defensiveness is one of what he calls «the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.»
-- Deborah Beckman, MS, Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter [A] n important addition to the field of couple therapy... the first time that a couple therapy is developed
from marital research — International Academy for Marital Spirituality Review, Alfons Vansteenwegen
4) Conflict Resolution The
latest marital research shows that happy couples relate to each other with a golden five - to - one rule.
I am a Certified Gottman Therapist specializing in evidence based couples therapy based on over 40 years
of marital research.
Telephone interviews are becoming an increasingly popular method of data collection
in marital research.
It provides an ideal blend of Scripture, clinical experience,
marital research, and personal testimony to transform your relationship into God's ideal!
In Gottman's
marital research, couples whose marriage thrived after having their first child (one of the highest challenges to marital dissatisfaction and leading to divorce) had a deeper knowledge of each other and were in the pattern of being intently aware of what the other was feeling and thinking.
Marital research in the 20th century and a research agenda for the 21st century.
The marital research is clear that 75 minute sessions are the absolute minimum session length to achieve effective results, particularly with highly distressed couples.
Our couples retreats in Texas will change that for you by providing an incredible mix of Scripture, testimony, clinical experience, and
marital research.
It's called the Colorado Marriage Refresh and provides a super blend of Scripture, testimony, and
marital research.
Gottman is a psychology professor at the University of Washington and the founder / director of The Gottman Institute,
a marital research and counseling center in Seattle.
I am a strong proponent and advocate of Gottman's
Marital research and therapy.
I am a Gottman Certified Therapist and my approach is based on the latest
marital research and methods of Dr. John Gottman and the Gottman Institute.