The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop

Workshop held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Denver Metro Area.

Based on Dr. John Gottman’s best-selling book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, this one day workshop gives couples practical, research-based tools to deepen connection, manage conflict, and build lasting love. This workshop is for couples at any stage—dating, engaged, or married—who want to strengthen their connection and build a healthier, lasting relationship.

What to Expect During the Workshop

Teaching segments

Each principle is introduced through engaging lecture-style content and examples.

Materials provided

Each couple receives a complete set of workshop materials, including:

  • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Couple’s Guide Set

  • Gottman Love Maps and Open-Ended Questions Card Decks

  • Bonus handouts and tools for continued practice at home

  • Access to optional follow-up support sessions or coaching (if offered)

Private couple exercises

You'll apply the concepts in real time with your partner—no group sharing or disclosure is required.

What couples will walk away with

By the end of the workshop, couples will walk away with:

  • A deeper understanding of one another’s inner worlds

  • Tools to improve communication and reduce conflict

  • Strategies to increase intimacy, appreciation, and connection

  • A personalized action plan to continue building a healthy, lasting relationship

  • Renewed hope, clarity, and confidence in navigating life's challenges—together

Group atmosphere, private focus

While you're learning in a group setting, your work stays between you and your partner. This keeps the environment comfortable, safe, and low-pressure.

Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Attend The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop

Who It’s For:
This workshop is designed for committed couples—whether dating, engaged, or married—who want to deepen their connection, improve communication, and build a strong foundation for lasting love.

Who It Might Not Be For:
If you're experiencing significant relationship distress, ongoing conflict, or challenges like abuse, active addiction, or untreated mental health concerns, this workshop may not be the right fit at this time. In those cases, more personalized support—like couples therapy—may be more helpful.

This is an educational and skills-based experience, not a therapeutic one. If you’re unsure if this workshop is right for you, or you’re looking for couples support, please don’t hesitate to reach out— I am happy to help guide you.

Registration

Registration Includes:

  • Workshop led by a trained Gottman Leader

  • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book by John Gottman

  • 2 workbooks

  • Gottman exercises and interactive activities

  • Light refreshment

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration before 10/15: $299

Standard Registration after 10/16: $325

*All sales are final, no refunds. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: NOVEMBER 1ST.

Please Note: This is a Two-Person Workshop
Because this workshop is experiential and designed for couples to engage in private, interactive exercises together, both individuals in the relationship must attend. While the content is presented to the group, the real work happens in guided conversations between partners—not in group sharing. To get the most out of the experience, participation from both people is essential.

Location:

3333 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227. Conference Room #M-101

Questions:

Please email Melissa at melissafuller@thegatheringrelationshipcenter.com

Workshop led by:

I’m Melissa Fuller.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I'm a Gottman Seven Principles Leader and a licensed professional counselor, and I’ll be guiding you through this workshop. I’m truly looking forward to working with you both. My approach is warm, inclusive, and grounded in proven, research-based tools to help you strengthen your connection, communicate more effectively, and build lasting love—no matter where you are on your journey together.

Overview of the Seven Principles

Enhance Your Love Maps

Deepen your knowledge of your partner’s inner world.

Nurture Your Fondness and Admiration

Strengthen the foundation of appreciation and respect.

Turn Toward Instead of Away

Learn how small everyday moments of connection build lasting intimacy.

Let Your Partner Influence You

Foster teamwork, mutual respect, and shared decision-making

Create Shared Meaning

Build a deeper sense of purpose and direction in your relationship.

Solve Your Solvable Problems

Gain tools to manage conflict constructively and respectfully.

Overcome Gridlock

Address perpetual issues with empathy and understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. This is an educational workshop based on research, not therapy. It teaches practical tools and strategies, but it does not involve diagnosing or treating mental health issues.

  • Not at all. All exercises are done privately between you and your partner. There’s no group sharing or pressure to disclose personal information.

  • Unfortunately, no. This workshop is designed for couples to attend together and participate in private partner exercises. Both partners need to be present to get the full benefit.

  • This workshop is not intended for couples in significant distress, abuse, or active crisis. In those cases, working with a licensed therapist is recommended before or alongside attending. I’m happy to consult with you about the counseling services I provide.

  • No. All key content from The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is covered in the workshop. Reading the book can enhance your experience, but it's not required.