John Gottman is an American psychological researcher and clinician who has contributed to the understanding of marital stability and divorce prediction. He is the co-founder of the Gottman Institute, a research institute and therapy center in Seattle, Washington. The Gottman Method is a form of couples therapy that draws on the empirical research of John Gottman and his colleagues to help couples build stronger relationships.
John Gottman received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1971.
In 1986, he co-founded the Gottman Institute with his wife, Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman.
He has authored or co-authored over 200 published academic articles and more than 40 books, including 'The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work' and 'Why Marriages Succeed or Fail.'
Gottman's research has focused on relationships, marriage, and parenting.
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This book outlines seven science-based principles for building a strong and lasting marriage, including ways to improve communication, handle conflict, and create shared meaning.
This form of therapy draws on the research of John Gottman and his colleagues to help couples build stronger relationships. It emphasizes the importance of communication, shared meaning, and physical affection.
This book explores the importance of emotional connection in relationships and provides practical tools for building and maintaining strong connections with others.
The Gottman Method is a form of couples therapy that focuses on building stronger relationships by improving communication, increasing emotional connection, and creating shared meaning. It draws on the research of John Gottman and his colleagues, who have identified key factors that contribute to marital stability and divorce prediction.
Research has shown that the Gottman Method is effective in helping couples build stronger relationships and decrease the likelihood of divorce. However, success depends on the commitment of both partners to the therapy process and the skills of the therapist.
The Seven Principles are a set of science-based principles for building a strong and lasting marriage. They include enhancing your love maps, nurturing your fondness and admiration, turning toward each other instead of away, letting your partner influence you, solving solvable conflicts, overcoming gridlock, and creating shared meaning.
Emotional attunement refers to the ability to understand and respond to a partner's emotions in a sensitive and supportive way. This involves being aware of your own emotions and those of your partner, and making an effort to connect emotionally on a regular basis.
Improving communication involves learning to listen actively, express your own needs and feelings clearly, and respond to your partner in a supportive and non-judgmental way. It can also involve learning to manage conflict effectively and build emotional connection through physical affection and shared experiences.