Upcoming Gottman Level 3 | Professional Training | Hybrid: In-person California or Virtual
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Gottman Level 3 Professional Training
May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sonesta Select Camarillo | Camarillo, CA Gottman Level 3 Training: Practicum and Integration brings your Gottman Method skills to life through in-depth practice and expert feedback. Refine your assessment and intervention techniques with personalized coaching, video analysis, and small-group learning led by an Advanced Clinical Gottman Trainer.
The Final Step: Master the Gottman Method with Level 3 Training
HYBRID COURSE: Join us in Beautiful Camarillo, California—or join us virtually!
Refine Your Mastery: Deepen your expertise as you integrate advanced Gottman Method interventions, sharpen assessment accuracy, and enhance your ability to navigate complex couple dynamics in real clinical settings.
Elevate Your Practice: Level 3 focuses on advanced application — helping you refine your skills, strengthen your therapeutic presence, and move closer to certification as a Certified Gottman Therapist.
Work with Complex Cases: Learn to apply the Gottman Method with confidence across diverse situations, including high conflict, trauma, infidelity, and comorbid challenges — while maintaining empathy and balance in your approach.
Train with a Master: Receive personalized coaching and feedback from an Advanced Certified Gottman Trainer in an interactive, collaborative learning environment designed for growth and reflection.
Achieve Clinical Excellence: By the end, you’ll have the confidence, insight, and refined techniques to bring the full power of the Gottman Method into your clinical practice with depth and precision.
Created by The Gottman Institute | For Professionals | Clinical Training
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Bring It All Together with Gottman Level 3 Training
This advanced, hands-on Level 3 Training is the final step in mastering the art and science of the Gottman Method. You’ll refine your clinical skills, deepen your understanding of complex relationship dynamics, and integrate everything you’ve learned into confident, effective practice.
Through in-depth video analysis, live demonstrations, and focused role-plays, you’ll learn to navigate challenging cases — including high conflict, trauma, and gridlocked issues — with precision and empathy.
Receive personalized coaching and supportive feedback from an Advanced Certified Gottman Trainer as you strengthen your therapeutic presence in a collaborative, inspiring learning environment.
How Gottman Level Training Can Grow Your Practice and Income
Expand Your Client Base
Offer specialized couples therapy services backed by one of the most recognized, evidence-based relationship models in the world.
Increase Referral Opportunities
Being Gottman-trained signals credibility — clients, colleagues, and referral networks often seek out therapists with this expertise.
Differentiate Your Practice
Stand out from general practitioners by marketing yourself as a relationship expert trained in the Gottman Method.
Boost Retention and Outcomes
With proven tools for assessment and intervention, you can help clients achieve better results — leading to higher satisfaction and word-of-mouth growth.
Qualify for Premium Rates
Specialized, research-based training allows you to justify higher session fees due to advanced expertise and measurable client outcomes.
Add New Revenue Streams
Use your Gottman skills to lead workshops, relationship retreats, or psychoeducational groups in addition to therapy sessions.
Build a Recognized Professional Brand
Certification and advanced training enhance your reputation online and in professional directories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in Level 3?
In Level 3, you’ll integrate and apply everything you’ve learned from Levels 1 and 2. You’ll deepen your mastery of the Gottman Method through intensive video analysis, case discussions, and live role-plays that bring advanced interventions to life. The focus is on refining your clinical skills, navigating complex couple dynamics, and developing the confidence to use Gottman strategies in even the most challenging sessions.
Should I take Level 3 even if I’m not a couples therapist?
Yes! Many professionals outside of traditional couples therapy — such as individual therapists, coaches, educators, clergy, and healthcare providers — find Gottman training extremely valuable. The concepts you’ll learn, like effective communication, conflict management, and strengthening relationships, apply to a wide range of settings. You’ll gain tools and insights that enhance your ability to support individuals, families, and teams — not just couples.
Are continuing education (CE) credits offered?
Yes. CE credits are available for this training. Please check below for the link to purchase or register for CE credits through the approved provider.
Who is Level 3 Training for?
Level 3 is ideal for clinicians, therapists, and helping professionals who have completed Levels 1 and 2 and want to advance their expertise or move toward becoming a Certified Gottman Therapist. It’s especially valuable for those who want hands-on experience, direct feedback, and advanced practice in applying Gottman interventions effectively.
What is included in the price?
Included in the registration price is a digital download of the clinical training manual, which contains the core Gottman Method Couples Therapy assessments and interventions.
Also, personalized feedback from an Advanced Certified Gottman Trainer.
- 200+ page digital download of the Level 3 Clinical Training Manual,
- Certificate of Completion for Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 Training,
- video demonstrations, live role-play practice, and
- eligibility to continue on to the Certification Track — if you choose.
What is an Advanced Certified Gottman Trainer?
Caralee Frederic, LCSW, is an Advanced Certified Gottman Trainer. These trainers are clinicians who have completed extensive training and certification through The Gottman Institute.
They are authorized to teach Gottman Method Couples Therapy at advanced levels. These trainers have not only attained advanced proficiency in the clinical use of the Gottman Method but have also demonstrated exceptional skill in teaching and mentoring other professionals.
They bring years of experience, deep understanding of the research behind the method, and practical insight from their own clinical work.
Gottman Level 3 Training Objectives
At the completion of this training, you will be able to:
- Choose an intervention that is appropriate for the clients at the moment.
- Recognize the Four Horseman when one member of a couple exhibits that behavior.
- Stop the couple’s dyadic interaction when one member exhibits one of the four horseman. Describe the Four Horseman to the couple.
- Coach the person with an alternative way to express him- or herself using an appropriate antidote.
- Re-direct the couple to resume communication in a dyadic way.
- Continue to monitor for the four horsemen and intervene if they reemerge.
- Identify when one or both partners are physiologically flooded (and not just upset) and stop the interaction between the couple.
- Provide a brief explanation of flooding in clear, sensitive language.
- Intervene by guiding one or both partners through a relaxation technique before continuing.
- Explain the Dreams Within Conflict process and goals clearly.
- Instruct couple on the Dreams Within Conflict intervention.
- Assist one partner to ask the other partner questions about the dream or deeper meaning imbedded in their specific gridlocked issue.
- Provide The Dream Catcher Questions handout and coach one partner to ask the other questions from the handout to increase understanding of their partner’s underlying dreams or deeper meaning embedded in the specific gridlocked issue; help the couple hold to the questions to go deeper vs. getting into their own point of view.
- Introduce the concept of softened start-ups and explain why it helps (i.e., it is easier for their partner to hear and understand their point).
- Explain research showing that the first three minutes of a discussion predicts whether that discussion will go well and whether their overall relationship will go well.
- Explain importance of expressing needs in positive terms and instruct the partner to restate their point without criticism and then direct them to resume dyadic interaction.
- Stop couple’s interaction when one or both partners are not accepting influence.
- Explain the need for accepting influence (which may include reference to research). This includes finding a way to understand and honor some aspect of their partner’s position, with a focus on yielding and accepting influence rather than on persuading.
- Stop couple and instruct in the concept of offering and accepting repairs and why it is useful.
- Provide the Repair Checklist and explains it use.
- Ask appropriate Gottman Oral History questions and stay on track with sensitivity to couple’s issues and building rapport.
- Conduct Oral History interview with appropriate timing.
- Conduct Oral History interview with sensitivity to issues of co-morbidity.
Experience the Power of Live Gottman Training — In Person or Online
There’s something transformative about learning in real time — seeing, hearing, and feeling the Gottman Method come alive through expert teaching and real clinical application.
While self-paced courses offer flexibility, live Gottman Training—whether attended in person or virtually—creates deeper engagement, stronger confidence, and lasting professional growth.
Participants consistently share that live training helps them connect more meaningfully with the material, retain more information, and feel fully equipped to apply the Gottman approach in their clinical practice.
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Your Presenter
Caralee Frederic, LCSW
- Certified Gottman Couples Therapist & Presenter
- Advanced Gottman Trainer for L1, L2, and L3
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Founder of Principle Skills Relationship Center
- 20+ Years of Therapy & Counseling Experience
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Discount Eligibility
Student discount: For students and instructors of related health fields. Please show your ID at the door.
Military discount: For active-duty, reservists, retirees, veterans, and first-responders. Please show your ID at the door.
Information
After final deadline, contact caralee@principleskills.com to inquire if seats are available.
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In-person Venue
Sonesta Select Camarillo
Lodging Information
Make the most of your training experience by staying close to the event! Participants are responsible for their own lodging, but you can enjoy exclusive discounted rates at the Sonesta Select Camarillo when you mention that you’re attending the training hosted by Caralee Frederic.
Book your room by April 21, 2026, to secure your special room rate: $159 per night (King room). Parking: $12 per night.
Rooms are limited — reserve early to guarantee your discounted rate and convenience during training!
Venue: Sonesta Select Camarillo | Camarillo, CA
Venue Phone: 8053881020
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