Couples therapy in Bonaire or online.
The Gottman Method for couples therapy focuses on building a meaningful relationship and being able to communicate more effectively. The couple can then relate to each other in a manner that is more fulfilling. These skills can be helpful and relevant for couples whether their relationship is new or whether they have been married for decades.
This therapy has the following structure:
Assessment is the first component of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. We will meet with you and your partner for an initial interview together and then see each of you individually once.
Then follows the Gottman online Relationship Checkup, a more than 400 question (yes more than 400!) online assessment on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
I then receive a detailed report on your relationship. This includes any individual areas of concern that may exist for you both.
Then we meet together again to have a feedback session using all information gathered.
Based on the feedback session and the report we continue using different interventions which will help you make the necessary change and raise awareness of what is going on.
FEES:
Generally, the therapy begins with the assessment followed by a series of weekly intervention sessions. The assessment requires about 4 to 4 1/2 hours in 4 in-office sessions.* Assessment: $425
The components of the assessment are as follows:
Session 1: Intake Interview (together) 60min $50
Session 2: Individual Interviews 60min $75 each
Online relationship Check-Up Assessment $150
Session 3: Treatment Planning 60min $75
Weekly Couple’s Sessions: $75.00 per 60 min. The length of therapy will be determined by your specific needs and goals.
*the assessment can be done in 1 weekend by request
If you would like to start the therapy, book the intake interview here. No obligations, cancel anytime.
Some of the key concepts of the therapy:
The Gottman method for couples therapy is based on scientific research started in the 70’s and still going on today.
Using the Gottman Relationship Checkup, each partner completes the assessment separately. Neither partner can access the other partner’s information. You are encouraged not to share your responses to maximise the accuracy of the assessment. When both partners have pushed “send” on their completed survey, it wings its way to the Gottman Institute at the University of Washington in Seattle. The answers form the raw data for a Gottman Relationship Checkup. It is then sent to me, the therapist, in the form of a detailed report. This assists us in setting the goals for the work we do in the sessions.
Your checkup gives me, your therapist, confidential information about your:
Friendship and intimacy.
How well you know each other.
Management of emotions and conflict.
Sharing of values and goals.
Meaning to your life.
More about Gottman: The Gottman Method is entirely based on data. That means we will not be telling you and your partner what we think you should do. Instead, we will base our work together on a thorough assessment of your unique relationship and draw from research that illuminates the proven habits of the Masters of relationship. For more detailed information, see Gottman’s website or ask any question using our contact form.
