Single and looking to build a happy, lasting partnership? 

In this small-group workshop you will learn everything you need to make your next romantic connection a lasting one!

 

Course Content Level: Introductory/Beginner

​

Course Materials: You will receive a digital copy of the Lessons in Love Singles Guide

​

Course Format: Live virtual educational and skills based workshop. Small-group, breakout rooms, activities, and hands on practice! There will be a lunch break and several brain breaks. ​

​

Based on Dr. Gottman's New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, this workshop was created to help singles learn how to have fulfilling and successful relationships. We will answer your questions about dating and relationships, including:

• What qualities should I look for in a partner?

• What questions should I ask on a first date?

• Can I trust him/her?

• How do I know if he/she is the one?

 

You will also learn...

• The happy couples secret weapon.

• How to become a better listener and communicator.

• The phases of relationships, true love, and how to approach dating.

• How to express your emotions, needs, goals, and dreams.

• Improved conflict management and how to move past repeat arguments.

• Ways to increase fondness and admiration in your relationship.

• How to apply the Seven Principles to dating and romantic partnerships.​​​

​​

​

AUDIENCE

This workshop is for singles looking to build a happy, healthy romantic relationship in a small-group setting. Individuals who are single or in various stages of dating will learn how to apply the Seven Principles to romantic connections, gaining essential skills to build their best relationship yet to come.​

​

This Workshop is Best for:

• Singles 

• Divorced

• Everyone 18+

• Those who wish to enhance a current relationship individually

​

This Workshop is Not Appropriate for:

• Non-monogamous relationships – this program does not include the research to best support these relationships

• Active addictions (alcohol, drug, sexual, gambling, etc.)

• Serious mental health problems

​​

 

PRESENTER BIO

Valerie Weeks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Qualified Supervisor and Certified Gottman Therapist. She is trained in three unique methods of couples therapy (The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Discernment Counseling). She holds additional certifications as well as over 16 years of training and expertise in Mindfulness Based practices and meditative techniques.  She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. 

​

 

AGENDA

• Research and Principle 1: Love Maps

• Principle 2: Nurture Fondness

• Principle 3: Turning Towards

• Principle 4: Accepting Influence

• Principle 5: Learn to Solve your Solvable Problems

• Principle 6: Overcome Gridlock

• Principle 7: Shared Meaning, Rituals of Connection and Life Goals

• Multiple Breakout rooms to practice concepts

• Multiple Breaks

​

​

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Recognize, and build skills to encourage individuals to get to know your partner in a deep, profound way.

2. Describe qualities and interventions to build friendship and trust.
3. Demonstrate ways to recognize and respond to bids for emotional connection and accepting influence.
4. Give examples of understanding and working with both solvable and more difficult problems.
5. Explain getting through gridlocked conflict as a team.
6. Define creating a special “Story of Us.”
7. Give examples of maintaining relationship gains.

 

​

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A welcome email with a link to the workshop will be provided after registration.

 

ADA Accommodations:  

Special needs? Please let us know how we can help you. ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law. If you require ADA accommodations, please let us know what your needs are at the time of registration. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification. 

​​

​

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All registrations/purchases are final. The registration fee can be converted to a credit and applied to a future program, or as a credit for a 1-on-1 Lessons In Love Coaching Session, please contact us at valerie@joyfulmindtherapy.com to discuss your options. The credit will expire on 12/19/2025 and is subject to scheduling and availability.