Upcoming Gottman Level 1 | Professional Training | Fall | Hybrid: In-person Colorado or Virtual
Event Phone: 719-494-7412
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Gottman Level 1 Professional Training
November 6, 2026 - November 7, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Enrich Relationship Center of Colorado | Centennial, CO Gottman Level 1 Training: Bridging the Couples Chasm introduces the foundational Gottman Method for understanding and improving relationships. Gain practical tools to help couples build trust, manage conflict, and strengthen connection. Perfect for therapists, coaches, clergy, and anyone passionate about relationship health—taught by an Advanced Clinical Gottman Trainer.
Transform Your Practice with Gottman Level 1 Training
HYBRID COURSE: Join us in Beautiful Denver, Colorado—or join us virtually!
Discover the Foundations: Learn the research-based principles that make relationships work and explore the core concepts behind the Gottman Method.
Build Essential Skills: Develop confidence in conducting effective couples sessions using Gottman assessment tools and intervention techniques from the very first day.
Transform Your Practice: Gain practical strategies you can immediately apply to help couples reduce conflict, increase intimacy, and strengthen friendship and trust.
Learn from the Experts: Train with a Certified Gottman Educator who brings the research to life through demonstrations, case examples, and interactive practice.
Start Your Journey: Whether you’re new to couples therapy or seeking to refresh your approach, Gottman Level 1 gives you a solid, evidence-based foundation to elevate your clinical work.
Created by The Gottman Institute | For Professionals | Clinical Training
Begin Your Journey with the Gottman Method
This foundational Gottman Level 1 Training introduces the research and techniques behind the Gottman Method for helping couples build stronger, healthier relationships.
Through dynamic lectures and real clinical demonstrations, you’ll explore what makes relationships succeed or struggle — and learn practical interventions to foster friendship, manage conflict, and deepen connection.
Gain a solid understanding of the Sound Relationship House Theory and the essential tools to begin transforming your work with couples right away.
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 1?
In Level 1, you’ll gain a solid foundation in the Gottman Method — learning the core principles of the Sound Relationship House Theory, key predictors of relationship success or distress, and practical tools to help couples improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen connection.
While the training focuses on couples work, the insights and techniques you’ll learn apply far beyond couples therapy — enriching your work with individuals, families, and groups by deepening your understanding of human connection and relational dynamics.
Should I take Level 1 even if I don’t plan to become a couples therapist?
Absolutely. Many professionals — including individual therapists, social workers, educators, coaches, and even medical or pastoral counselors — find Gottman Level 1 valuable for enhancing their work with individuals and families. The training provides research-based insights into relationship dynamics, communication, and emotional connection that can be applied across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical settings.
Who is Level 1 Training for?
Level 1 is designed for therapists, counselors, coaches, educators, and other helping professionals who work with couples or want to integrate evidence-based relationship strategies into their practice. No prior Gottman training or couples therapy experience is required.
What is included in the price?
Your registration includes access to all training sessions, digital materials, video demonstrations of real couples, and a comprehensive Level 1 Training Manual. You’ll also receive a certificate of completion and eligibility to continue to Level 2 Training.
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.
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 1 Training Objectives
At the completion of this training, you will be able to:
- Summarize the research that allows us to predict future relationship stability.
- Describe the seven levels of the Sound Relationship House Theory.
- Conduct a couple’s therapy assessment using elements of the couple’s narrative, the Oral History Interview, written questionnaires, observations of conflict and individual interviews.
- Describe two interventions to help strengthen a couple’s conflict management.
- Describe two interventions to enhance a couple’s friendship system.
- Describe two interventions to explore a couple’s system of shared meaning.
- Explain why physiological self-soothing is essential for a healthy relationship.
- Create a therapeutic contract with a couple, discuss and decide on goals and include a summary of the couples strengths and areas that need improvement.
- Describe the Philosophy of Therapy and including assumptions, overview of techniques and goals of therapy.
- Describe the Rapoport Intervention and when to use it.
- Describe the process of therapy, including the structure of a session.
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.
Reviews
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
Enrich Relationship Center, Centennial (Denver Metro), Colorado
Venue: Enrich Relationship Center of Colorado | Centennial, CO
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