Couple Workshop

GOTTMAN THERAPY MARRIAGE WORKSHOPS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Do you have difficulty communicating and understanding each other? Are you stuck, arguing in circles about the same issues? Or are you in a good relationship and would like to make it even better?

THEN, THIS COUPLES WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!

Research shows that on average, couples wait six years from the first sign of problems before they seek help. That's like waiting six years with cancer before seeking medical care. Please don't wait until your relationship is falling apart to get help.

Good relationships don't just build themselves, and Problems Don't just go away, without knowledge and effort. take action now!

Register now to guarantee your spot, as space in each workshop is limited.

COUPLES WORKSHOPS IN ABUJA

2021 WORKSHOP OFFERINGS:

SATURDAY & SUNDAY AUGUST 28TH / 29TH

SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCTOBER 30TH / 31ST

FRIDAY & SATURDAY DECEMBER 17TH / 18TH

2022 WORKSHOP OFFERINGS:

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, February 12th / 13th

There is no group work, sharing or public disclosure during this workshop. Couples work privately on exercises designed to address the real challenges in their relationship. Gottman Therapist, Hauwa Bello, will be available to support couples one-on-one during the exercises and to answer any questions that you may have.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOPS:

The Seven Principles Program will give you new insights and research-based relationship skills that can dramatically improve the intimacy and friendship in your relationship and help you resolve conflict in a healthy, productive way.

This class combines teaching and demonstrations with one-on-one work sessions where you and your partner focus on your relationship with each other. Confidentiality is strictly maintained. Although we encourage questions and comments, you do not need to speak in the workshop if you do not want.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

Foster respect, affection and closeness
Build and share a deeper connection with each other's inner world
Keep conflict discussions calm
Breakthrough and resolve conflict gridlock
Strengthen and maintain the gains in your relationship

MARRIAGE WORKSHOP DETAILS:

This program is based upon the New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr John Gottman, PhD.

Straightforward in its approach yet profound in its effect, the principles outlined in Dr Gottman's groundbreaking book teach partners new and startling strategies for making their relationships work.

For over 30 years Dr Gottman scientifically analyzed the habits of married couples and established a method of correcting the behaviours that put thousands of marriages on the rocks. He helps couples focus on each other and the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship.

This class is designed to strengthen your marriage or committed relationship. If you already have a strong relationship, this class will provide you with insights and tools to make it even better. If your relationship is distressed, this class will provide a road map for repair.

Your Trainer

Hauwa Bello, MSc, C-PD, CGT, C-ASCDS is an authorized Seven Principles Program Educator who will lead the workshop and teach you what successful couples specifically do to create long-lasting loving relationships, as well as the benefits of a stable, committed relationship. She is the first and only Certified Gottman trained therapist in Nigerian. She is passionate about empowering individuals and couples, helping them heal from trauma, conquer addictions, cope/heal from mental health disorders, manage stress, create a loving, long-lasting relationship and live life to their highest potential.

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IS THIS COUPLES WORKSHOP FOR US?*

The Gottman Seven Principles Program is designed for all couples in a committed relationship, including:

Married couples

Pre-engaged couples (those considering marriage)
Engaged or Premarital couples (those taking steps towards marriage)
Every phase of relationships, from newlyweds to senior couples
Those who wish to enhance an already “good” marriage or relationship
Those needing better conflict management tools
Those considering couples therapy but who are not "ready" for weekly therapy yet
People of all backgrounds, ages, faiths, sexual orientations and relationship arrangements.

*If you are dealing with domestic violence, unwanted touch, or substance abuse, this class is not appropriate, and you should instead seek individual or couples therapy.

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THE PRICE FOR OUR COUPLES WORKSHOP IN ABUJA INCLUDES:

2-day Workshop (12-hour training)!!!

120+ page printable PDF manual with the content, assessments, interventions, and references discussed in the training.

"The Seven Principles Couples Set" which includes two Couples Guides, one copy of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, and Love Maps and Open-Ended Questions card decks.

Breakfast and Lunch for both days in an exclusive hotel.

A special gift!!!

COST:

#400,000 per couple. Early Bird is #350,000 per couple paid at least one month before the workshop date. This fee must be paid in advance in order to register for the workshop. Register and pay online by clicking on any of the register now buttons below.

If you want a pre-assessment done before the workshop the fee is #450,000 (fee includes workshop fee and pre-assessment fee)

the seven principles for making marriages work

• The Seven Principles Companion Workbook allows you to privately record answers and journal thoughtfully about the concepts in the book, as they apply to your relationship. It takes users step-by-step through the interactive exercises in each chapter of The Seven Principles Book.

• "Love Map/Open-Ended Questions" card deck. This deck is a fun and effective way for couples to get to know one another's inner lives, thus increasing closeness and friendship.

• Engaging presentation and the opportunity for many exercises and conversations with your partner (if you go together).

• Hauwa will be available to give you personal support and guidance as needed.

REGISTRATION

Space in each workshop is limited, so register now to guarantee your spot. Registration ends one week prior to the workshop date to give time for all materials to be ordered. Register below!

FAQs

Can we attend the workshop even if we aren't married?

Yes. All couples are welcome. This may in fact be the best time to work on and build upon your relationship!

Is this workshop appropriate for premarital couples?

Yes. We strongly encourage attending our workshop as premarital preparation.

Can I give the couples workshop as a gift to someone else?

Yes. Gift certificates are available upon request.

Can I come to the workshop alone if I can’t convince my partner to attend?

Depends. The registration fee is for a couple. There are opportunities to actively engage with your partner during the workshop. However, if your partner decides not to come, or if you wish to sign up on your own, you are welcome to attend. The registration fee is the same if you attend with your partner or by yourself.

How can I convince my partner to attend a workshop or go to counselling?

Each couple is different and we are unable to provide specific advice about how to convince your partner to attend a workshop or seek counselling. However, many individuals have found that a good place to start is by sharing some of the research and videos on the Gottman website or Youtube with their partners.

I’d love to come to your workshop, but my partner is a private person and is not comfortable sharing in a group setting.

No problem. Couples sit as an audience during the lectures and only engage quietly together. There is no group work and no mandatory sharing.

How many couples attend the workshop?

The venue, location, weather, time of year and several other factors affect the size of each workshop. The large group workshops (offered periodically) can see anywhere from 10-30+ couples attend.

Are we appropriate for your workshop if we don’t have any really huge problems?

Yes. Couples who attend our workshop tend to fall into two categories: enhancement and repair. We applaud couples who are wise enough to attend the workshop for enhancement purposes. Our brains are more open to new learning when we are not stressed out, and our workshop is designed with plenty of humor and romance, so enhancement couples have a terrific time while learning. Feedback from both enhancement and repair couples indicates that the couples workshop is very beneficial.

Should I do anything to prepare?

There are no prerequisites to attending a couples workshop. The workshop is self-contained and is appropriate even if you’ve never heard of Dr. John Gottman and his work.

I'm nervous in large groups (even without sharing). Do you provide other formats?

From time to time we offer different formats: 60-90 minute Seven Principles Overview - Perfect for presentation, office or school lunch gatherings, discussion groups, professional organizations, etc. Weeknight Classes - The same information as the 2-day workshop, only presented in a series of shorter weeknight classes. Semi-Private Workshop (10 couples or less) - Same great information, presented in smaller, more intimate groups in a private setting (hotel or similar accommodations). Semi-Private Retreat (5 couples or less) - Presented at Hauwa's private and secluded Office, this 2-day workshop is more intimate and offers a greater opportunity to connect personally with Hauwa. Private Retreat (only one couple) - Upon special requests, Hauwa offers 1-day private retreats where you are presented the same great information, just in a 1:1 format. This can be done in your home or at Hauwa's private residence or office.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Hauwa Bello, MSc, is the presenter and can be reached at h [email protected]

What is the cancellation policy?

Your registration fee is non-refundable but transferable. Once registered, if unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending the 7 Principles Program Class with Hauwa, you will have the opportunity to register for a different workshop within 12 months of the registration date instead. However, if you cancel within 72 hours or fail to show up for the workshop, there will be a # 20,000 transfer fee applied. All classes are enrolled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Who is Hauwa Bello?

The presenter, Hauwa Bello, MSc, C-PD, CGT, C-ASCDS is an expert psychotherapist who is the first and only Level three Gottman Couples Therapist in Nigeria. She has been intensively trained in all 3 levels of the Gottman Couples Therapy Method, as well as the additional Gottman Method Training for Couples regarding Addiction Recovery, Infidelity, Trauma/PTSD, and Domestic Violence. She is trained in discernment counselling for couples on the Brink of divorce and she is currently doing her PhD in health psychology. A certified personality disorder treatment specialist and a mindfulness practitioner. She lives in Abuja with her family, including her husband and their four children. Hauwa is an authorized Gottman Seven Principles Program Educator and currently provides Gottman-Method couples counselling to couples from all backgrounds in her private counselling practice located in Gwarinpa. Abuja.

Do I have to talk in this class?

Absolutely not! Although Hauwa will ask questions of the audience and will encourage active participation, this is entirely up to you! If you just want to sit back, learn, and participate in the private exercises with your partner, you are welcome to do so.