What is Gottman Couples Therapy?

The Gottman Method was developed by Dr. John Gottman and his wife Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman in the 1980s. It is an evidence-based form of couples therapy that strives to assist couples in achieving a deeper sense of understanding, awareness, empathy, and connectedness within their relationships that ultimately leads to heightened intimacy and interpersonal growth. By combining therapeutic interventions with couples exercises, this type of therapy helps couples identify and address the natural defenses that hinder effective communication and bonding.

 
 
 

An Interview with John Gottman - "The truth about great relationships"

Click to view a CBS video interview with John and Julie Gotten - New Parents and Married Life

Click to read a CNN transcript of an interview with John Gottman concerning communication and marriage.