Gottman Level 1 Trainings

What is it about?

This is the first step in learning Gottman Method Couples Therapy. A truly inspiring workshop, Level 1 Training will give you new insights into treatment for couples who struggle, using research-based assessments and effective interventions.

What will you learn?

• How couples really sustain their marriages–in contrast to common myths and misconceptions.
• How the quality of relationships affects the immune system, physical health, and well-being.
• How marital problems change over time but never go away–even in happy couples.
• Proven strategies and tools to help couples successfully manage conflict
• Skills that empower partners to dialogue about their worst gridlocked issues
• Approaches for multiple presenting co-morbidities including incest, the effects of poverty, PTSD, and infidelity
• Methods to help couples process their fights and heal their hurts
• Techniques for couples to deepen their intimacy and minimize relapse

Who is this training for?

Participants working in the following fields will benefit from our training:

• Mental health providers
• Allied professionals and clergy
• Students and interns
• Family clinic staff
• Professors/teachers of couples therapy
• Researchers in the social sciences
• Employee assistance professionals

About Trish Purnell-Webb:

Trish has a Master of Clinical Psychology degree through Charles Sturt University, and was the first person to become a Certified Gottman Therapist as well as a Master Trainer and Consultant for the Gottman Institute in Australia.

Trish has over 20 years’ experience working with couples in a range of clinical and non-clinical settings, she brings a wealth of experience working with complex couples struggling with trauma, mood disorders, personality vulnerabilities, anger management issues, affair recovery and alcohol use. She is also an experienced clinical supervisor and assessor for the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority.