The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman, an evidence-based resource used in couples counseling.

Why Invite Frank to do a Couples Workshop for your organization?

  • Research-based tools that strengthen marriages

  • Clinically grounded leadership from a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Faith-informed, values-aligned approach

  • Interactive, practical, real-world application

  • Tailored for high-stress professions and mission-driven organizations

COUPLES WILL LEARN & PRACTICE RESEARCH-PROVEN TOOLS TO:

  • Make conflict work for your relationship

  • Deepen intimacy and build trust

  • Identify your solvable vs. perpetual issues

  • Strengthen your foundation of friendship

  • Collaborate more effectively to solve problems

  • Communicate clearly and effectively

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman, an evidence-based resource used in couples counseling.

Here’s what each participant receives

  • 11 Hours of Training = 2 day workshop

  • 2 Copies of Seven Principles for Couples Workbooks

  • Experiential Exercises

  • Couples Communication Tools

  • Conflict Management Tools

  • Conflict De-Escalation Strategies

  • and so much more!!!

Training Sessions

2 Day Workshop

Strengthen the couples in your community, workplace, or organization with a transformative, research-based experience designed to deepen connection, improve communication, and build healthier relationships.

This two-day workshop provides couples with practical tools grounded in the Gottman Method and real-world application. Through engaging teaching, guided exercises, and meaningful conversations, participants gain skills they can implement immediately to create lasting change in their relationships.

Whether you’re a business, church, non-profit, or community group, this workshop is an impactful way to invest in the well-being of the people you serve.

Bring This Workshop to Your Organization

If you’d like to support the couples in your community with a powerful, skill-building experience, I would love to partner with you.

Invite me to your organization, and together we can create an event that strengthens marriages, reduces relational stress, and fosters a healthier, more connected environment.

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Frank de Gracia speaking on healthy relationships, communication, and emotional wellness.
Frank de Gracia speaking on healthy relationships, communication, and emotional wellness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This workshop is designed for married or committed couples who want to strengthen communication, deepen connection, and develop practical skills for managing conflict, regardless of where they currently are in their relationship.

  • The workshop is grounded in evidence-based research and can be delivered in a faith-based or non-faith-based format, depending on the needs and values of the organization. For churches or faith-centered groups, Christian principles can be thoughtfully integrated, while for other organizations the workshop focuses strictly on research-based relationship education without religious content.

  • Absolutely—this workshop is especially beneficial for couples navigating high stress, shift work, trauma exposure, deployments, and demanding schedules that can strain relationships.

  • The workshop is interactive and experiential, combining teaching, guided exercises, and private couple discussions.

    Day 1: 6pm-9pm

    Day 2: 9am-5pm (lunch break included)

  • No, all exercises are completed privately between partners, creating a safe and respectful learning environment.

  • It is recommended to book at least 2–3 months in advance to allow time for scheduling, customization, marketing and participant registration.

    • A suitable meeting space with seating arranged for couples

    • Reliable internet access

    • Audio/visual equipment to display videos, slides, and music (screen, projector, or large monitor)

    • Sound system with a wireless headset microphone

    • Table and music stand for facilitator use

    • Printed workshop booklets for registered participants

    • Pens for participant use

    • Bottled water for the facilitator

    • Kleenex/tissues available in the room

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