A Weekend Workshop for Couples 

A Gottman Method Workshop, presented by Michael McNulty, Ph.D., LCSW and Joy Allen, LCSW, M.Div. 

Mike and Joy are pleased to present the original Gottman workshop, The Art and Science of Love. This workshop is based on the scientific findings of John Gottman, Ph.D. who has studied over 3000 couples in the past three decades to discover what makes couples stable and happy.  They are both licensed clinicians who have over 40 years of clinical experience between them. They have been personally trained and certified by the Gottmans. For why this matters, click: www.gottman.com/privatetherapy

Who Should Attend:
Stable couples who wish to gain insight into what they are doing right and what they can do to make their relationship even better, and distressed couples who want a road map for repair. Couples experiencing physical abuse or battering may not be appropriate for this workshop; please inquire. This workshop is psycho-educational and is not meant to be therapy.

What You’ll Learn:
* What John Gottman has gleaned from the 'Masters of Marriage' on making marriage strong 
* How to foster respect, friendship and closeness 
* How to build and share a deeper connection with one other 
* How to keep conflict discussions calm 
* The tools for managing differences 
* How to maintain the strengths in your relationship over time

Workshop Format:
The format is lecture, interspersed with fifteen exercises developed to teach the various tools described.  Each member of the couple is given a manual containing all of the information discussed.  There are nine exercises on Day One and six on Day Two.  There is no public disclosure or group work. Couples will have acoustical privacy as they participate in each exercise.  Assistance from the clinical staff is available to help them complete practice exercises.

Workshop Information:

ASL Workshops Scheduled for 2011-2012
Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 2011
Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12, 2012
Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6, 2012

Registration and check-in: Saturday at 8:00 AM
Workshop will be held:
Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday from 8 30 AM-5:00 PM

Workshop Location:
Sacred Heart Parish Center
1090 Gage St. (Corner of Gage and Burr)
Winnetka, IL 60093

Presented by Joy Allen, LCSW, MDiv & Mike McNulty, PhD LCSW


For a brochure and hotel information: Please email MikeMcNultyPhD@aol.com or call 847-328-0106

From time to time, scheduled presenters may need to be changed due to emergencies or scheduling conflicts.  Chicago's Best Couples Workshop, LLC, reserves the right to make such changes.  Substituting presenters will also be Certified Gottman Workshop Leaders.

Cost of Workshop:

Early Bird 1(Register by 45 days prior to selected workshop): $400.00
Early Bird 2 (Register by 30 days prior to selected workshop): $450.00
Mental Health Professionals' rate (Register by 15 days prior to selected workshop): $400
Full Fee: $500
Please note: lunch is not included.

Cancellation policy:

If cancellation is made more than three weeks prior to the workshop date, a full refund minus a $50 processing fee will be given.  If a cancellation occurs within three weeks of the workshop date, your registration will be converted to a credit, good for a full two years, to attend future workshops sponsored by our organization.

Insurance Coverage:

Some couples have asked if their insurance would cover the cost of the workshop. It is unusual for insurance companies to pay for marriage workshops.  Couples should consult their insurance provider for more information. There are no insurance codes for couples workshops.  All couples must pay for the workshop in advance.

Registration: 

Please do the following:

CLICK HERE to download a PDF of the registration form. Please print it, fill it out and fax it or snail mail it to us. The address and fax number are on the form. Please include a check or money order with your registration form.

If you'd like to pay electronically using PayPal instead, CLICK HERE. We will still need the registration form filled out but paying now using PayPal will secure a spot for you in the workshop immediately. Call us if you have any questions at: 847-328-0106.