Build a Stronger Relationship Through Proven Gottman Method Tools
Winter 2025 Virtual Cohort | Three 2-Hour Saturday Sessions | Limited to 4 Couples Per Volume
Based on decades of research by The Gottman Institute, our Couples Coaching Pilot Program is a three-volume virtual workshop series designed to help couples strengthen their relationship through evidence-based tools and skills.
Led by Tonya Washington-Hendricks, AMFT, a Certified Gottman Leader, this program combines expert teaching with private couple exercises in a supportive small group setting. You won't share personal problems in front of others—instead, you'll learn research-backed techniques and practice them privately with your partner while benefiting from the group learning environment.
Each 2-hour session focuses on specific relationship skills, from building friendship and managing conflict to creating shared meaning and maintaining long-term connection.
Program Structure
OUR PROGRAM
Volume 1: Foundations
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 12 PM - 2 PM PST
Investment: $175 per couple (50% deposit: $87.50)
Focus: Friendship, fondness, admiration, and emotional connection
Volume 2: Fundamental
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 12 PM - 2 PM PST
Investment: $100 per couple (50% deposit: $50.00)
Focus: Conflict management, problem-solving, and repair strategies
Volume 3: Maintenance
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 12 PM - 2 PM PST
Investment: $100 per couple (50% deposit: $50.00)
Focus: Shared meaning, rituals of connection, and sustaining gains
Format: Virtual via secure video conferencing
Group Size: Limited to approximately 4 couples per volume
Total Investment: $375 per couple for all three volumes
Required Materials: Seven Principles Couple's Set ($49) - must be ordered 2 weeks before first session from Gottman.com
Enrollment: 50% deposit required to secure spot and demonstrate commitment
Program Leader
Tonya Washington-Hendricks, AMFT is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Gottman Leader with a master's in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. As a therapist at Alba Wellness Group, Tonya brings warmth, clinical expertise, and evidence-based approaches to helping couples strengthen their relationships and create lasting positive change.
Who Should Sign Up
✔ This program is perfect for:
Pre-engaged and premarital couples wanting to start strong
Newlyweds to long-term partners at any stage
Couples wanting to enhance an already good relationship
Partners needing better conflict management tools
Those committed to practicing new skills and investing in their relationship
✔ This program is NOT appropriate for couples experiencing:
Severe relationship distress
Emotional abuse or domestic violence
Active addictions (alcohol, drug, sexual, gambling, etc.)
Serious mental health problems in one or both partners
If you're unsure whether this program is right for you, contact us for a consultation to determine the best therapeutic approach.
KEY BENEFITS
How You Can Benefit From This Program
Strengthen Your Friendship
Learn how to turn toward each other, build fondness and admiration, and create a deeper emotional connection in daily life.
Create Shared Meaning
Build rituals of connection, support each other's dreams, and develop shared goals and values that give your relationship deeper purpose.
Manage Conflict Constructively
Develop practical tools to navigate disagreements without damage, address both solvable and perpetual problems, and repair after conflicts.
Maintain Long-Term Gains
Acquire skills and practices that will serve your relationship throughout your lifetime together, not just temporary fixes.
Enhance Romance & Intimacy
Discover research-backed techniques to maintain passion, increase emotional and physical intimacy, and keep your connection alive.
Learn in a Supportive Environment
Benefit from small group dynamics while maintaining privacy—practice skills with your partner without sharing personal details with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
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While you can enroll in individual volumes, we strongly recommend completing the full series for comprehensive skill development and maximum benefit. Each volume builds on the previous one.
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Due to the pilot nature and limited group size, makeup sessions aren't available. Please ensure you can commit to all dates before enrolling.
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This is a psychoeducational workshop that teaches skills and provides tools. It's not therapy and doesn't address specific relationship crises. If you need therapeutic support, we recommend couples therapy.
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Absolutely! This program is designed for couples at any stage of commitment, from dating to long-term partnerships.
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No. All exercises are completed privately with your partner. You'll learn alongside other couples without disclosing personal relationship details.
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A computer, tablet, or smartphone with reliable internet, a camera, and a private space where you can participate without interruptions.
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Due to the small group size and pilot nature, deposits are non-refundable. However, with adequate notice, deposits may be transferred to a future cohort if available.
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If you're experiencing severe distress, abuse, addiction, or serious mental health concerns, individual couples therapy would be more appropriate. Contact us for a consultation.
Ready to Invest in Your Relationship?
Limited to 4 couples per volume: secure your spot in our Winter 2025 cohort today!
