Do I have to be a Certified Gottman Therapist or have had Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training to take this training?

No, you do not need to be certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy to take this training. Because this is an advanced Gottman Specialty Training, it requires participants to have a basic understanding of Gottman terminology and interventions upon arrival. Core clinical training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (at least Level 1) is highly recommended, but not required. Click here for the Level 1 Clinical Training online course or view a calendar of live trainings.

Can this substitute for Gottman Level 2 or 3 Clinical Training if I want to become a Certified Gottman Therapist?

No. This online training is designed as an adjunct clinical training that provides additional intensive focus and experience working with couples struggling with addiction. The training sequence to become a Certified Gottman Therapist requires that you complete the full Level 1, 2, and 3 Clinical Trainings before entering the Certification Track.

What’s different between this workshop and Gottman Level 1, 2, and 3 Clinical Trainings?

This training is specifically designed to help professionals work more effectively with couples struggling with addiction.

Will I learn actual skills to use immediately in my practice?

Yes! This training will teach you practical skills and tools that you can begin using immediately with couples.

What is an On-Demand course?

On-Demand courses are self-paced online courses you can access any time from any computer or mobile device with a current browser and a reliable internet connection. Courses include streaming video lectures and downloadable PDFs of manuals and supplemental content. There are no required assignments or scheduled events, and there is no interaction with faculty or other students. On-Demand courses include online quizzes, as well as certificates you can download once you have viewed all the content and passed the quiz. These courses do not expire. You can take as long as you need to pass, and you still have access once you have completed the course.

What kind of computer skills do I need?

In order to be successful with online learning, you must have basic computer or mobile device and internet skills. You should be able to use a browser, such as Chrome or Firefox, and keep it updated to the most recent version. You will need to be able to create an account at gottman.com, complete the purchase process, and visit your account again to launch your courses. You will need to understand how to click buttons, use video controls, such as pause and play, and download and open PDF files.

How do I access the course content once I have purchased a course?

Log in at gottman.com and visit your “My Account” page to see a list of your online courses. Each course will include a button to launch the course viewer. The viewer button takes you to a page that contains all the course content, including links to take your CE quizzes and download certificates.

Do online courses come with the printed manuals?

No. Online courses that include manuals come with a downloadable PDF manual. A printed manual is available at an additional cost.

Can I share my login with colleagues so we can learn as a group?

No. Logins may only be used by the individual who purchased the course. If you would like to learn as a group, please ask the other members to purchase the course.

Can I share the manual and handout PDFs with colleagues?

No. All files included with the course may only be used by the individual who purchased the course.