Today, Heterosexual USA divorce rates  are approaching 67%, and same-sex couples are working hard to have long-lasting, committed relationships.  Clinicians and couples are facing a real challenge, when dealing with the problem of relapse in all couple therapies.  Clinicians need very specific tools to help people build a basis for a lasting relationship, as well as knowledge to determine when a relationship is over.  A scientifically sound therapy can help to do both.  The Gottman therapy model is based on solid research that includes  seven longitudinal studies with a total of 677 couples, recent relationship interaction experiments, couples' workshops and couple's therapy.  The Gottman Method  was developed by Dr. John and Julie Gottman to provide professionals with practical interventions that can be use right away as part of their practice.  The focus of the treatment is on emotion, skills building for managing conflict, developing new skills for enhancing friendship, and helping couples to create a system of shared meaning. 

Marcia Gomez, LCSW is originally from Chile and received her Master’s Degree from U.C. Berkeley and has been practicing psychotherapy for over 17 years in the US. She has extensive training and practice in individual Psychodynamic Therapy as wells as Structural Family Therapy. She left Kaiser Psychiatry in Santa Rosa in 2009, after 9 years to expand her private practice working exclusively with couples and families. She worked with Drs. John and Julie Gottman on the curriculum “Loving Couples, Loving Children” for Spanish-speaking couples. She is currently a Gottman Certified Therapist, consultant with The Gottman Institute’s Certification Program, and provides training to professionals on the Gottman Method and clinical work with the Latino population.  She has been presenting the Art and Science of Love, a weekend workshop for couples for the last 4 years.

Workshop - March 10th - 10 to 5pm - 6 CE

$150 ($75 for students) and $15 for CE

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This six hour workshop is geared both towards clinicians new to Gottman Method Couples Therapy as well as those experienced with the Gottman Method.  We will discuss the research basis of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, will review the couples assessment, the specific Gottman interventions, working with couples with addiction, affairs, and new parents. 

Live "One Way Mirror" Training - 10 Sessions - Fridays - 1:30 to 3:30 pm - 20 CE

3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1

$50 per session and $35 for CE

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Participants who have taken the six hour Gottman Method Couples Therapy workshop will be invited to attend the 10 session live "one way mirror" training where one therapist from the training will volunteer to see the client, while Marcia Gomez calls into the session, giving suggestions while the group watches the session via video.  The first 30 minutes of the training will be spent discussing the case, the session that day, and addressing the theory and techniques.  The client will then work with the therapist for 50 minutes while the team gives suggestions.   The group will discuss the session for the last 30 minutes to discuss what worked, what didn't, and why.  We will be able to go beyond just theory and technique and see how to apply it in reality.  Two out of the ten sessions will be spent reviewing video of the session and practicing the techniques to deepen the learning in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. 

IAP can not guarantee that we will have a client or that the client will come for all 10 sessions.  If this does happen, then we will use the time as a consultation group, may have people in the training bringing in their clients for a single session, or watch videos of sessions.  IAP will make every effort to have a client coming in for the therapy and we have been able to have a client each time, so the likelihood of not having a client is very low.  Also, most attendees can not attend all 10 sessions, which is common.  The amount of 10 sessions is the same as taking a class, so unfortunately, we do not refund if the person can not make a session.  All proceeds from the training and client payments go to hiring trainers, equipment, and rent for the trainings. 

For more information about the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Workshop and Live "One Way Mirror" Training, please call (415) 881-7324 or email info@sfiap.com

CEs are provided by The Spiritual Competency Resource Center who is co-sponsoring this  program and is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor  continuing education for psychologists. SCRC maintains responsibility for the  program and content. SCRC is a California Board of Registered Nursing Provider (BRN) and  a Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider (BBS). For questions about ce contact  David Lukoff, PhD at (707) 763-3576.