Professional Training Workshops

Gottman Training Workshops

For Therapists, Counselors, EAP Providers, & Clergy

Gottman L1 L2 L3 Consultation

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In-Person + Optional Live Online

with Caralee Hammer Frederic, LCSW

Build deeper expertise in evidence-based couples therapy

Advance your skills confidently through Gottman Method professional training — Levels 1, 2 & 3 — with Advanced Clinical Trainer & Supervisor, Caralee Hammer Frederic, LCSW.

Live engagement. Clinical expertise. Practical tools you can use in your next session.

Why Choose Gottman Method Training?

Stronger relationships lead to stronger individuals, families, teams, congregations, and communities.

The Gottman Method is one of the most widely researched approaches to couples therapy in the world — backed by 50+ years of clinical research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

Key Features of the Gottman Method

Therapists who train in the Gottman Method frequently report:

This approach works — because it’s grounded in what thriving relationships actually do.

Who Should Attend?

Any professionals who work with and support couples and relationships

Training Options

Live Online or Live In-Person

Flexible participation that supports your practice and lifestyle

Why Train Live?

Better learning • Better outcomes • Better confidence

Live Training

  • Interactive role-plays
  • Personalized feedback
  • Real-time Q&A
  • Peer community support
  • Higher confidence with tough cases

Self-Study

  • Passive learning
  • No guidance when stuck
  • Limited clarity
  • Solo learning
  • Flat learning curve

Gottman Certification Track — Your Path to Expertise

Turn training into high-level clinical skills

Certification Process

After the Certification Process is Completed

You’ll leave with tools you can use In your very next session

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Why Gottman Training Delivers Strong ROI for Your Practice

Profitable skills. Higher demand. Better client retention.

Investing in Gottman Method training isn’t just good for clinical outcomes — it’s good for your business.

Therapists who complete Levels 1–3 often report:​

Increased demand

from clients actively searching for Gottman-trained therapists

Higher pricing power

due to specialized, evidence-based credentials

Improved client retention

with structured progress & noticeable results

More referrals

from satisfied couples, clergy, medical providers, and other clinicians

New revenue streams

from marathon therapy, intensives, workshops, premarital services

Less burnout

because interventions actually work

The Gottman brand is widely recognized and trusted. When clients see “Gottman-trained” on your profile, they book faster and with greater confidence.

“Having Gottman training on my website doubled my couples caseload in less than six months.”

Return on investment you can measure

One successful couple assessment can equal the cost of Level 1 training.

Example Outcomes:

Couples are actively searching for therapists who use research-backed methods

Your certification becomes a market advantage.

Integration With Other Modalities

The Gottman Method plays well with others

Can be combined with:

  • EFT — deeper attachment recovery
  • CBT — cognitive restructuring & behavior change
  • ACT — values-based skills to reduce avoidance
  • IFS — working with parts during triggering moments
  • DBT — skills for emotional regulation

This flexibility supports therapists in diverse clinical settings:

Meet Your Trainer: Caralee Hammer Frederic, LCSW

Advanced Clinical Trainer & Supervisor — The Gottman Institute
Founder and director of Principle Skills Relationship Center • Couples Therapy + Couples Marathon Therapist

Caralee is one of only a select group of clinicians qualified to teach Gottman Levels 1-3 and to mentor therapists pursuing full Gottman Certification.

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With 25+ years of direct counseling experience, she specializes in:

Caralee brings clinical depth, warmth, and real-world case wisdom to every training.

Caralee Hammer Frederic, LCSW is an Advanced Clinical Gottman Trainer with more than 12 years of experience teaching Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 trainings across the United States — including events in Hawaii, Colorado, and California.

Her teaching style blends research-based structure with empathetic, real-world clinical insight.

Gottman Professional Trainings Overview

Level 1: Bridging Research & Practice

Foundation of Gottman assessment + interventions

You will learn:
Gain hands-on experience:

Outcome: Confidently begin using Gottman techniques immediately.

Level 2: Internalize The Powerful Assessment & Interventions Tools

Work with high-conflict cases & betrayal trauma

You will learn:
Gain hands-on experience:

Outcome: Deliver structured, research-based treatment plans tailored to each couple.

Level 3: Practice & Refine Your Skills

Expert-level intervention with complex couples

You will learn:
Gain hands-on experience:

Outcome: Sharpened your intuition and confidence with challenging dynamics; become prepared for the Certification Track.

FAQ — Gottman Trainings & Certification

It is research-based, not trend-based.
It models what successful couples naturally do — and teaches struggling couples how to do the same.

No! Many therapists take Level 1 early in their career.
Yes — the training benefits anyone supporting marriages or relationships.
Absolutely — it’s a strong foundation for your future practice.
Yes — live role-plays, breakout rooms, live Q&A. We discuss and learn from each other’s cases.
After completing Level 3 training, therapists have up to 24 months to pass off required interventions.
Yes — they are the official path of Gottman Institute.

Yes — individual or group.

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