The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work: Couples Progam

Program Details

This program is based upon the New York Times best seller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman, Ph.D. 

Straightforward in its approach yet profound in its effect, the principles outlined in Dr. Gottman's groundbreaking book teach partners new and groundbreaking strategies for making their relationships work.

For over 30 years Dr. Gottman scientifically analyzed the habits of married couples and established a method of correcting the behaviors that put thousands of marriages on the rocks. He helps couples focus on each other and the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship.

This class is designed to strengthen your marriage or committed relationship. If you already have a strong relationship, this class will provide you with insights and tools to make it even better. If your relationship is distressed, this class will provide a road map for repair.

Research shows that on average, couples wait 6 years from the first sign of problems before they seek help. That's like waiting 6 years with cancer before seeking medical care. Please don't wait until your relationship is falling apart to get help. Be proactive and learn what decades of research teach us about healthy relationships.

What Are the Seven Principles?

  • Enhancing Couples Love Maps

  • Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration For Each Other

  • Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away

  • Let Your Partner Influence You

  • Solve Your Solvable Problems

  • Overcome Gridlock

  • Create Shared Meaning

What You Will Learn in The Program

The Seven Principles Program will give you new insights and research-based relationship skills that can dramatically improve the intimacy and friendship in your relationship and help you resolve conflict in a healthy, productive way. This class combines teaching and demonstrations with one-on-one breakout sessions where you and your partner focus on your relationship with each other. Confidentiality is strictly maintained. Although we encourage questions and comments, you do not need to speak in the workshop if you do not want.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

  • Foster respect, affection & closeness

  • Build & share a deeper connection with each other's inner world

  • Keep conflict discussions calm

  • Break through & resolve conflict gridlock

  • Strengthen & maintain the gains in your relationship

Is this Couples Program Right for You?

The Gottman Seven Principles Program is designed for all couples in a committed relationship, including:

  • Pre-engaged couples (those considering marriage)

  • Engaged or Premarital couples (those taking steps towards marriage)

  • Married couples

  • Every phase of relationships, from newlyweds to senior couples

  • Those who wish to enhance an already “good” marriage or relationship

  • Those needing better conflict management tools

  • Those considering couples therapy but who are not "ready" for formal therapy yet

If you are experiencing any of the following:

  • Emotional abuse

  • Domestic violence

  • Severe mental distress

  • Substance abuse

This program is not appropriate at this time. If you’re wanting assistance with your relationship issues and are experiencing any of the above issues, please seek individual or couples therapy FIRST. If you need referrals for these services, please contact us and we’ll be happy to send some recommendations.

** this program is educational only and is not mental health or marital therapy.

Registration Details

Deadline: April 18, 2026 at 8:00AM

  • May 2026 - June 2026; This is a 9-week course.

    Two Options:

    • May 2nd - June 27th

      • Every Saturday from 3:00PM - 4:30PM

    • May 3rd - June 28th

      • Every Sunday from 3:00PM - 4:30PM

  • All classes will be done virtually.

    A link for each class will be sent at the beginning of each week to the email(s) provided at registration.

  • Payment plans are available at registration. Payment plans include the cost of the program and class materials.

    One Payment: $1,405 USD

    • $1,350 USD for the entire class + $55 USD for class materials, to be utilized for the duration of the class.

    Two Payments: $753 USD x 2

    • first payment taken at the time of registration and the second payment taken two weeks after.

    Three Payments: $520 USD x 3

    • first payment taken at the time of registration, second payment taken two weeks after, and the third payment taken two weeks after the second payment.

    All payments must be submitted by Week 2 of the program to remain active.

    • Two detailed Couples Guides for personalized journey. It takes users step-by-step through the interactive exercises in each chapter of The Seven Principles Book.

    • One copy of the bestselling book The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work

    • Love Maps and Open-Ended Questions card decks

  • Your registration fee is non-refundable, but transferable. Once registered, if unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending a workshop, you will have the opportunity to transfer your fee to another class date provided through Mending Connections within 12 months of the registration date instead. However, there will be a $75 transfer fee applied. All classes are enrolled on a first come, first serve basis. If the program is cancelled by the presenter, the option will be given for a full refund or a complimentary transfer will be provided.

  • Lisha Day is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, National Certified Counselor, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She is also a Seven Principle certified workshop facilitator, and participants will benefit from her years of expertise delivering individual and couples therapy. Her approach integrates Gottman principles as well as nervous-system focused and attachment-based therapies. In her couples work, she emphasize the importance of fostering friendship and trust, working together on ways to heal and repair past hurts, and building a strong sense of intimacy, which help couples build resilience. She prides herself on  integrating science and the art of clinical practice, while presenting concepts in a tangible, user-friendly manner.

Pre-registeration Questionnaire for the Couples Program.

If you are interested in participating in this program in the future,, please fill out the brief screening questionnaire at the link below, and someone will get back to you shortly (within 2 business days).

What’s Next?

Once you have submitted the pre-registration questionnaire, someone will contact you to advise whether you can register for the upcoming class or not. If you have any futher questions, please contact us below.

  • Once you’ve gotten confirmation that your pre-registration questionnaire was accepted, you will be asked to confirm the dates chosen for the upcoming Seven Principles classes to make sure that space is still available.

  • Once you’ve confirmed your class start date, you’ll be given a passcode and the link to the payment page, where you will answer some additional questions in order to add you and your partner to the class roster before making your payment. If a payment plan was indicated in the pre-registration, you will get additional instructions on how to make the additional payments. This first payment is required to be fully registered for the program.

  • Once you submit the registration form, you’ll be prompted to enter your payment information. Payment is due at the time of registration. With payment plans, the first payment will be taken at the time of registration.

    • If you’re doing the two payment option, select the “subscription” option and choose “every 2 weeks for 2 payments”.

    • If you’re doing the three payment option, select the “subscription” option and choose “every 2 weeks for 3 payments”.

    Please note that all payments must be paid in full by Week 2 of the class in order to remain active.

  • Once payment is received, your class materials will be purchased and sent to the address provided at registration. You should receive them in time for the first day of class.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

  • No; The workshop offers psychoeducational material and is intended to be presented in a class-type format, where couples can learn about factors to strengthen their relationship. Couples therapy involves an ongoing therapeutic relationship aiming to repair maladaptive patterns in relationships.

  • No, exercises are presented during class with opportunities to practice, however, no personal information will be asked or required. There is no mandatory process and no mandatory sharing.

  • Yes, the workshop is designed for both individuals in a relationship.

  • No pre-reading is necessary to begin the class. There will be assigned reading throughout the program but you will have a specified structure on which chapters to read and how much time you’ll have to read them.

  • No, there are no pre-requisites; the workshop is self-contained and will cover all necessary aspects to understand the 7 Principles.

  • No, the workshop is psychoeducational and intended for couples with or without the experience of couples therapy.

  • The workshop aims to help couples strengthen their relationship, improve communication and learn healthy conflict resolution skills, including during times when there are challenges in the relationship. If  one of the partners feels that the relationship is going through a current period of severe distress, please contact the facilitator to determine whether the workshop is a good fit at this time.

  • Your registration fee is non-refundable, but transferable. Once registered, if unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending a workshop, you will have the opportunity to transfer your fee to another class date provided through Mending Connections within 12 months of the registration date instead. However, there will be a $75 transfer fee applied.