Below is a list of all upcoming events for Gottman Level 1, Gottman Level 2, Gottman Level 3 and the Art & Science of Love retreats.
Events are scheduled to happen around the country.
Please register for which event you’d like to attend.
If you qualify for any discounts (military, clergy or student), contact us directly to register
DATE:
LEVEL 3 TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Participants must have a master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health related field, and have completed Level 1 and Level 2 to be eligible for this training.
LOCATION:
Mercer Island Community and Event Center
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
PRESENTED BY:
Carrie Cole
Ph.D., LPC, LMHC
Don Cole
D. Min. LPC, LMFT
Kim Lampson
Ph.D., PLLC
DATE:
TRAINING FOR THERAPISTS ON TREATING PSYCHOLOGICAL AGGRESSION
Therapy for Partner Aggression and Abuse is an advanced clinical training designed to equip therapists with the structure, discernment, and confidence required to work effectively and ethically with couples impacted by aggression and abuse. This course offers both depth and practical application—integrating research-based principles of Gottman Method Couples Therapy with clear clinical decision-making frameworks to enhance safety, accountability, and therapeutic outcomes.
LOCATION:
Mercer Island, WA & Virtual
PRESENTED BY:
Carrie Cole
Ph.D., LPC-S, LMHC
Don Cole
D. Min. LPC-S, LMFT-S
DATE:
TRAINING FOR THERAPISTS ON RELATIONSHIPS WITH EATING DISORDERS
Learn how to help couples who have diagnosable eating disorders or sub-clinical thoughts and behaviors related to food, exercise, weight or body image (FEWBI) that are affecting their love relationships. Dr. Lampson creates a community feeling in her workshops that enhances learning and creates a sense of group cohesiveness amongst participants.
Learning Objectives. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Apply core principles and interventions from Gottman Method Couples Therapy (or a comparable modality) to effectively support couples experiencing FEWBI-related concerns.
2. Explain at least one advantage and one disadvantage of using a transdiagnostic approach to eating disorder diagnosis and treatment.
3. Describe essential concepts and terminology related to FEWBI issues and eating disorders to facilitate effective communication with couples.
4. Identify and evaluate personal biases and unique challenges encountered in delivering couples therapy to clients affected by FEWBI issues.
5. List a minimum of four challenges commonly faced by therapists working with couples where one or both partners experience FEWBI concerns
6. Name and distinguish a minimum of 5 stereotypes regarding people with FEWBI issues or eating disorders that are barriers to seeking couple therapy or treatment in general.
7. Describe at least six core competencies couples can develop to inform and strengthen a treatment plan.
8. Implement a minimum of 2 interventions designed to help couples with FEWBI issues.
The workshop will be a combination of didactics and experiential learning. It is strongly recommended that participants have taken Gottman Level 1 and Gottman Level 2 training or another training in couples therapy, although this is not required. This training is open to students in a master’s or doctoral program in counseling as well as licensed professionals.
LOCATION:
Mercer Island, WA & Virtual
PRESENTED BY:
Kim Lampson
Ph.D., PLLC
DATES:
November 6-7, 2026
Retreat cost:
$8,000 per couple (maximum of 7 couples)
COUPLES RETREAT, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LOVE
Written by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, and presented by Drs. Don & Carrie Cole, is a two-day retreat designed to strengthen relationships through engaging presentations and experiential activities.
Contact: Heidi Ullrich at heidi@centerforrelationshipwellness.com for more information.
LOCATION:
Luxury Private Retreat in Round Top, Texas
PRESENTED BY:
Carrie Cole
Ph.D., LPC-S, LMHC
Don Cole
D. Min. LPC-S, LMFT-S
DATE:
LEVEL 1 TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
The first level of Gottman Method Couples Therapy is a basic introduction to the groundbreaking research of Dr. John Gottman. Learn the importance of assessing the couple’s friendship, conflict management and shared meaning systems.
LOCATION:
Seattle, WA & Virtual
PRESENTED BY:
Carrie Cole
Ph.D., LPC, LMHC
Don Cole
D. Min. LPC, LMFT
DATE:
LEVEL 2 TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
You will learn more about how and when to use the interventions, and how to handle co-morbidities that complicate couples counseling, such as depression, affairs, PTSD, addictions and domestic violence.
LOCATION:
Seattle, WA & Virtual
PRESENTED BY:
Carrie Cole
Ph.D., LPC, LMHC
Don Cole
D. Min. LPC, LMFT