Question 1

Who is this workshop is not suitable for?

Accepted Answer

This workshop is not appropriate for couples with severe relationship distress, significant emotional or physical abuse, or mental health problems; relationships where one or both partners are actively addicted to drugs or alcohol, gambling, sexual acting out, and other disruptive behavior's.

Question 2

Must both partners attend or can I come alone?

Accepted Answer

Since the workshop involves couples doing exercises together, both partners must participate.

Question 3

My partner isn’t a reader. Can we still come to the class if he/she won’t read the book?

Accepted Answer

Yes, still come along. While the book provides very valuable information, the workshop will summarise the content of the book.

Question 4

Will we have to share our personal problems and issues with the class?

Accepted Answer

No. The workshop does not include sharing problems or issues publicly. Couple exercises are done privately.

Question 5

What is included in the cost?

Accepted Answer

$450 per couple +booking fee. This includes: two-day psychoeducational workshop, couples workbook (1 each), a copy of "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” book per couple, morning and afternoon tea.

Question 6

Who are the presenters?

Accepted Answer

Chloe Gibbons (Founder of Relationships Studio) and Michael Ellwood (Founder of Accessing Life Solutions) are registered therapists in respective private practices specialising with individuals, couples, and families.

Question 7

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is free, on-street parking on either Parker St, Foster St or Kelvin St. It is not a heavily built up area so parking is generally easy, available and very close by.

Question 8

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, Soul Space Brisbane is not fully wheelchair accessible. While the width of the front door entrance and hall space entrance are wide enough for a wheelchair to enter, there is one step at the front door. The toilet is not big enough to accommodate a wheelchair.

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Gottman Workshop - The Seven Principles Couples Program

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