The gottman Couples Weekend workshop

 

The Official Gottman Institute Couples Weekend Workshop

Presented by Saul J. Stern, LMFT ❤ Best Couples Workshops

Come join the thousands of couples who have tremendously enhanced their relationship with the most credible, comprehensive and effective in-person relationship-enrichment experience that has transformed couples for over two decades!

Discover the research-based secrets and strategies to build and enhance affection and closeness, overcome conflict, and create the relationship of your shared dreams at the Gottman Institute’s official two-day workshop for committed couples: The Art & Science of Love: A Weekend Workshop for Couples.

Live and In-Person in New York, New Jersey, Long Island, Boston, North Carolina & South Florida!

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The Gottman Couples Weekend Workshop

Presented by Saul J. Stern, LMFT ❤ Best Couples Workshops

The original in-person experience that has benefitted couples for over two decades!

Discover the research-based secrets and strategies to build and enhance affection and closeness, overcome conflict, and create the relationship of your shared dreams at the Gottman Institute’s comprehensive, effective, proven two-day workshop for committed couples.

Enhance Affection, Intimacy and Closeness

Overcome Conflict Collaboratively

Build the Relationship of your Dreams

Now providing Private Couples Counseling online!

Call (646) 760-4804 or email [email protected]

The Gottman Institute’s Official Couples Weekend Workshop

Live and In-Person in New York, New Jersey, Long Island, Boston, North Carolina & South Florida!

We also provide Couples Counseling online!

Call (646) 760-4804 or email [email protected].

Discover Your Strengths

Identify your relationship’s specific strengths and how to build on them,
while understanding and overcoming
challenges.

Manage Conflict

Develop mutual problem-solving skills, including 6 specific skills for quickly and effectively resolving conflicts, and growing closer as a result.

Effective Communication

Learn strategies to communicate with your partner effectively, replacing arguments with productive conversations.

Change Your future

Learn how to replace patterns with better ones that allow you to co-create the relationship you both desire.

Real Couples – Real Positive Changes!

  • Saul was wise, engaging, and experienced.

    randy orabone Avatar randy orabone
    July 16, 2024

    Absolutely great! Real life skills learned to connect on a deeper level. We recommend this to anyone and everyone looking to get past issues, grow, and learn as a couple.... read more

    Danielle Izzo Avatar Danielle Izzo
    July 15, 2024

    Excellent and fun workshop. Time flew by while learning real skills. Saul even spent additional time with us on the side during his break. He cares and he is good... read more

    Frederick Izzo Avatar Frederick Izzo
    July 15, 2024

    Saul is awesome!!!

    Akash Vallecha Avatar Akash Vallecha
    July 15, 2024
  • My husband and I recently attended a couples workshop led by Saul, and it exceeded all our expectations. As a couple married for 27 years, we were looking to take... read more

    Jen Messer MS, RDN, LD Avatar Jen Messer
    July 15, 2024

    Saul, was great. My partner and I learnt so much. I wish we had taken this course many years ago. It would have saved a lot of arguments from happening.... read more

    steve roper Avatar steve roper
    July 9, 2024

    We’ve been together 20 years and this was the most productive and enlightening weekend we’ve ever had as a couple. Saul is an excellent facilitator whose knowledge, experience and... read more

    Jacqueline Paramore Avatar Jacqueline Paramore
    July 9, 2024

    Dear Saul, We wanted to express our gratitude for the amazing couples workshop you hosted. Your guidance, insight, and support were truly invaluable. The experience was enriching and has brought... read more

    jw Avatar jw
    July 9, 2024
  • We were referred to this weekend couples retreat by our long time therapist. Saul was very interactive from the beginning. He answered questions and replied to messages. From the beginning... read more

    Sherrin Nissen Avatar Sherrin Nissen
    July 2, 2024

    This workshop was great, and really something that my wife and I had been needing for a long time.

    David Arvelo Avatar David Arvelo
    July 2, 2024

    This was an incredible experience for us! We learned things about ourselves as individuals and as a couple that changed everything. There are many workshops out there, but not like... read more

    Richard Haroutunian Avatar Richard Haroutunian
    June 25, 2024

    This workshop was beyond helpful and beneficial. Saul’s passion for long lasting love & relationships is obvious. He’s experienced, entertaining, supportive and seems to have the best approach around. We... read more

    Lynne Wyckoff Avatar Lynne Wyckoff
    June 16, 2024
  • Saul is an engaging speaker who shares concepts about improving your marriage with kindness and clarity. The 2 day program unfolds in a well organized format where instruction and exercises... read more

    Charity Connor Avatar Charity Connor
    June 16, 2024

    This workshop surprised me in several ways. It kept a positive spin on very serious topics, kept all activities between the 2 of you, and sent you home with practical... read more

    Carlene Ramsey Avatar Carlene Ramsey
    June 16, 2024

    Saul did a wonderful job at explaining to us and the other couples the important building blocks of a healthy relationship, how to handle disputes, and how to be perceptive... read more

    Eric Amundsen Avatar Eric Amundsen
    June 16, 2024

    This is the most efficient couples counseling. There is a place in heaven for the Gottman's and their research keeping love alive and families together. Even if you need to... read more

    Cheryl Amundsen Avatar Cheryl Amundsen
    June 16, 2024
  • Saul has a gift. It's hard to describe how he can make everyone feel safe while explaining difficult aspects of relationships funnily and accurately. My husband was... read more

    Dr. Eunice Avilés Faría Avatar Dr. Eunice
    May 16, 2024

    My husband and I just attended this workshop llthis past weekend and it was absolutely amazing and exactly what we needed at this point in our relationship. Saul is amazing... read more

    Sharon Hurley Avatar Sharon Hurley
    April 9, 2024

    I have so many thoughts about the class, I'll let my A.D.D. write my review. If your spinning your wheels, Take the class! If your in doubt? Take the... read more

    KIM STEED Avatar KIM STEED
    April 7, 2024

    Recently attended the Gottman couples workshop, and I honestly feel it was game changer. Saul Stern took us through steps to better behave, respond, and honor your "beloved". It was... read more

    ellen grady Avatar ellen grady
    March 15, 2024
  • I highly recommend this workshop for all couples. Saul covered a lot of material, with compassion and humor. The weekend went quickly. The one-on-one spouse exercises were impactful and his... read more

    Tim Grady Avatar Tim Grady
    March 14, 2024

    Good Morning Saul, I wanted to take a few minutes this morning to Thank You for an Amazing experience this weekend. How you brought this beautiful method to us was... read more

    Gina Goettelmann Avatar Gina Goettelmann
    March 13, 2024

    Saul Stern is completely dedicated to any and all that attend his Gottman Couple’s Workshop. His style of presentation is so powerful and yet humble, you find yourself making... read more

    Chris Sullivan Avatar Chris Sullivan
    March 9, 2024

    We had a wonderful and insightful experience at Saul's couples workshop last weekend. Marriage isn't always easy, and this workshop helped us realize that it takes effort and time to... read more

    Lee Rosenthal Avatar Lee Rosenthal
    March 2, 2024
  • I went into our Gottman weekend feeling hopeful that by the end, we would feel it had been beneficial, but otherwise I wasn’t particularly excited to sit through a two... read more

    J-Ray Lieberman Avatar J-Ray Lieberman
    March 2, 2024

    As a couple that has been in marriage counseling with some great therapists, I can honestly say that none of those therapists were able to achieve in years what Saul... read more

    Edy B Avatar Edy B
    February 16, 2024

    My husband and I attended this workshop with humble admissions: 1 - we love each other and have our own way of working out differences, and 2 - there may... read more

    Jeanette Suhanee Avatar Jeanette Suhanee
    February 16, 2024

    What an incredibly positive, productive, and helpful experience this couples' workshop was for myself (and my husband agreed). Saul created a safe environment, took time to build trust and... read more

    Christina Lombardo Avatar Christina Lombardo
    February 16, 2024
  • Saul is awesome learned so much in one weekend! Highly recommend this! Actionable takeaways!

    Ariana Pareja Avatar Ariana Pareja
    December 16, 2023

    My wife and I found the couples retreat to be of massive benefit to managing our union. Saul Stern's passion for guiding us through the process was inspiring .

    Brock McEwen Avatar Brock McEwen
    December 16, 2023

    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Saul's workshop. We found it to be extremely helpful in understanding how to better listen, hear, communicate and navigate conflict - especially when we... read more

    giana gianquitti Avatar giana gianquitti
    December 16, 2023

    First let me talk about the workshop. Will SAVE your marriage. One of the best things you can do for growth with your partner. Now lets talk about, Saul. ... read more

    Bishoi Nageh Avatar Bishoi Nageh
    December 16, 2023
  • Saul is amazing! Definitely worth the time and money invested.

    Leonardo Pareja Avatar Leonardo Pareja
    December 16, 2023

    My husband and I had a wonderful experience at this Gottman workshop with Saul. He did a great job of presenting the materials in a fun and interesting way -... read more

    Anne Chow Avatar Anne Chow
    December 16, 2023

    Great weekend. Very helpful.

    Jeff Jacobus Avatar Jeff Jacobus
    December 16, 2023

    My wife and I just completed the 2-day Gottman Couples Weekend Workshop in Chelsea, MA, and we are both very happy with the experience. Through the workshop I learned... read more

    GDaly Avatar GDaly
    November 16, 2023
  • Worth so much more than what you pay to attend.

    Bo Quackenbos Avatar Bo Quackenbos
    November 16, 2023

    My husband and I completed "The Art and Science of Love" two-day workshop with couples counselor, Saul Stern. We went into the weekend with zero expectations and left with a... read more

    Sharon D Avatar Sharon D
    November 16, 2023

    My wife and I have been together for 5 years, married for a little over a year and for the most part things are great. Sometimes our communication (especially during... read more

    James Pinkerton Avatar James Pinkerton
    October 16, 2023

    Saul is the best. Do believe the hype. Passionate, engaged and inspiring. Thx Saul!!

    Pat Higgins Avatar Pat Higgins
    September 16, 2023
  • Saul was wise, engaging, and experienced.

    randy orabone Avatar randy orabone
    July 16, 2024
  • Absolutely great! Real life skills learned to connect on a deeper level. We recommend this to anyone and everyone looking to get past issues, grow, and learn as a couple.... read more

    Danielle Izzo Avatar Danielle Izzo
    July 15, 2024
  • Excellent and fun workshop. Time flew by while learning real skills. Saul even spent additional time with us on the side during his break. He cares and he is good... read more

    Frederick Izzo Avatar Frederick Izzo
    July 15, 2024
  • My husband and I recently attended a couples workshop led by Saul, and it exceeded all our expectations. As a couple married for 27 years, we were looking to take... read more

    Jen Messer MS, RDN, LD Avatar Jen Messer
    July 15, 2024
  • Saul is awesome!!!

    Akash Vallecha Avatar Akash Vallecha
    July 15, 2024
  • Saul, was great. My partner and I learnt so much. I wish we had taken this course many years ago. It would have saved a lot of arguments from happening.... read more

    steve roper Avatar steve roper
    July 9, 2024
  • We’ve been together 20 years and this was the most productive and enlightening weekend we’ve ever had as a couple. Saul is an excellent facilitator whose knowledge, experience and... read more

    Jacqueline Paramore Avatar Jacqueline Paramore
    July 9, 2024
  • Dear Saul, We wanted to express our gratitude for the amazing couples workshop you hosted. Your guidance, insight, and support were truly invaluable. The experience was enriching and has brought... read more

    jw Avatar jw
    July 9, 2024
  • This workshop was great, and really something that my wife and I had been needing for a long time.

    David Arvelo Avatar David Arvelo
    July 2, 2024
  • We were referred to this weekend couples retreat by our long time therapist. Saul was very interactive from the beginning. He answered questions and replied to messages. From the beginning... read more

    Sherrin Nissen Avatar Sherrin Nissen
    July 2, 2024

Upcoming Workshops

Location

october

26oct(oct 26)9:00 AM27(oct 27)5:00 PMCharlotte, North CarolinaHampton Inn and Suites Charlotte Airport

november

02nov(nov 2)9:00 AM03(nov 3)5:00 PMWestbury, NYHoliday Inn Westbury

09nov(nov 9)9:00 AM10(nov 10)5:00 PMBoca Raton, FLHampton Inn Boca-Deerfield

30nov01decWoodbridge, NJHampton Inn Woodbridge

december

07dec(dec 7)9:00 AM08(dec 8)5:00 PMBoston, MAHampton Inn Boston-Logan Airport

january

04jan(jan 4)9:00 AM05(jan 5)5:00 PMWoodbridge, NJHampton Inn Woodbridge

11jan(jan 11)9:00 AM12(jan 12)5:00 PMBoca Raton, FLHampton Inn Boca-Deerfield

25jan(jan 25)9:00 AM26(jan 26)5:00 PMBoston, MAHampton Inn Boston-Logan Airport

february

15feb(feb 15)9:00 AM16(feb 16)5:00 PMWoodbridge, NJHampton Inn Woodbridge

22feb(feb 22)9:00 AM23(feb 23)5:00 PMBoca Raton, FLHampton Inn Boca-Deerfield

march

01mar9:00 AM02(mar 2)5:00 PMWestbury, NYHoliday Inn Westbury

22mar(mar 22)9:00 AM23(mar 23)5:00 PMBoston, MAHampton Inn Boston-Logan Airport

29mar(mar 29)9:00 AM30(mar 30)5:00 PMBoca Raton, FLHampton Inn Boca-Deerfield

april

05apr(apr 5)9:00 AM06(apr 6)5:00 PMWoodbridge, NJHampton Inn Woodbridge

26apr(apr 26)9:00 AM27(apr 27)5:00 PMWestbury, NYHoliday Inn Westbury

may

03may(may 3)9:00 AM04(may 4)5:00 PMBoston, MAHampton Inn Boston-Logan Airport

19may(may 19)9:00 AM20(may 20)5:00 PMBoca Raton, FLHampton Inn Boca-Deerfield

june

07jun(jun 7)9:00 AM08(jun 8)5:00 PMWoodbridge, NJHampton Inn Woodbridge

july

12jul(jul 12)9:00 AM13(jul 13)5:00 PMBoston, MAHampton Inn Boston-Logan Airport

19jul(jul 19)9:00 AM20(jul 20)5:00 PMWestbury, NYHoliday Inn Westbury

august

09aug(aug 9)9:00 AM10(aug 10)5:00 PMWoodbridge, NJHampton Inn Woodbridge

Based upon Dr. Gottman’s four decades of research with thousands of couples, The Gottman Institute’s Couples Weekend Workshop strengthens happy relationships and repairs distressed ones.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU THERE!

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