Couples Workshop
The 7 Principles of Marriage
You didn’t enter your relationship expecting it to feel this hard. Somewhere between work, kids, bills and busy schedules, the closeness you used to have started to slip, and you aren’t sure how to get it back. Maybe you've even questioned leaving your relationship. You’re not alone, and it isn’t too late.November 14 and 15, 2026 in Princeton, NJ
About This Workshop
Does any of this sound familiar?
- “We have the same fight over and over.” It might be about money, chores, in-laws or how you spend your weekends. The topic changes, but the argument feels the same, and it never seems to get resolved.
- “We feel more like roommates than partners.” You talk about logistics: who’s picking up the kids, what’s for dinner, when the bill is due. But you can’t remember the last real conversation you had about your hopes, worries or dreams.
- “Small things turn into big blowups.” A comment that should have been harmless gets taken the wrong way. Voices rise, someone gets defensive, and before long you’re both hurt and not sure how you got there.
- “One of us shuts down.” When conflict starts, one of you goes quiet, leaves the room or checks out, and the other feels more alone than ever.
- “I don’t feel seen or appreciated.” The little things you do go unnoticed. Criticism comes easily, while kindness feels rare.
- “We’ve grown apart.” You’ve changed, your lives have changed, and you’re no longer sure you’re building the same future.
- “We want to stay close, but we don’t know how.” Maybe you're going through a life transition and just want to protect what you have before the stress of things wears it down.
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There’s a way to bridge these gaps, and it can be learned.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is based on Dr. John Gottman’s decades of research with thousands of couples. That research looked at what couples who last actually do differently. The answer isn’t perfection or a lack of conflict. It’s a set of everyday habits that any couple can learn and practice together.
We created this workshop because we’ve walked alongside couples who were exactly where you are: tired, lonely and stuck. We’ve watched them find their way back to each other with new hope and the tools to keep it. Your guide, Jessica Harris, is a licensed therapist who knows how heavy this season can feel and has devoted her work to helping couples move through pain toward deepened connection. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
You Will Learn To
- Enhance your friendship, fondness, and admiration
- Communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings
- Manage conflict constructively
- Build and maintain trust and commitment
- Enhance your emotional intimacy and connection
- Create shared meaning
What Is Included
- The Seven Principles companion workbook and couples' guides
- Active relationship-building tools from a licensed couples therapist
- Two six-hour days of group teaching and private couple exercises
Workshop Details
- Dates
- Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day
- Location
- Princeton, NJ
- Group Size
- Limited to 6 couples
- Price
- $599 per couple
- Led By
- Jessica Harris
Is This Workshop Right for Us?
A Great Fit For
The Gottman Seven Principles Program is ideal for: - Couples in a committed relationship, including married couples - Those engaged or planning to get married - Pre-engaged couples considering marriage - Relationships at any stage, from newlyweds to long-term partners - Couples wanting to improve an already good relationship - Partners looking for better conflict resolution tools - Those interested in couples therapy but not ready for weekly sessions - Individuals of all backgrounds, ages, faiths, sexual orientations, and relationship types Space in each workshop is limited, so register now to guarantee your spot. Registration ends one week prior to workshop date. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 2 weeks before the workshop may receive a credit valid for one year. No credit or refund will be issued for cancellations within 2 weeks of the event.
Start With Therapy If
Couples currently navigating domestic violence, an unresolved affair, or an acute crisis. Private couples therapy is the better place to start, and we can help you find the right therapist.
Find Your Therapist MatchQuestions, Answered
Is This Workshop a Form of Couples Therapy?
No. While your facilitator is a trained couples therapist, this is an educational workshop: think of it as a class for your relationship. You will learn the science behind successful relationships and practice communication tools privately with your partner. Because it is psycho-educational, it does not involve clinical treatment, psychological assessment, or the processing of deep trauma.
Who Is the Facilitator?
Jessica Harris, LPC, a couples therapist at Couples Therapy Services with years of clinical experience. You can read her full bio on her therapist profile.
Who Is This Workshop Really For?
The 7 Principles of Marriage is a good fit for couples contemplating engagement, premarital couples, couples living together, and couples who have been together or married for decades. Couples looking to build on an already solid relationship will benefit most. Those with severe relationship distress, emotional or physical abuse, serious emotional or mental health problems, or active addiction would be better served by couples therapy than by this educational workshop.
Will We Have to Share Our Personal Problems With the Group?
No. The workshop is entirely educational. All exercises are done privately with your partner, and we provide a room for each couple during breakout activities.
What Is Included in the $599 Registration Fee?
Each couple receives the official Seven Principles companion workbook, couples' guides, and active relationship-building tools, taught by a licensed couples therapist over two six-hour days.
Where Will the Workshop Be Held?
At our Princeton office: 601 Ewing Street, Suite C-14, Princeton, NJ.
Why Attend the Workshop Instead of Reading the Book at Home?
It's a fair question, and there are a few good reasons. Built-in accountability: busy schedules make it easy to let reading slide. A dedicated weekend creates intentional, distraction-free time to focus entirely on each other. True partner participation: both partners are actively engaged and complete the exercises together, rather than one person reading alone. Clear goals and structure: we provide a step-by-step roadmap with clear expectations, so there is no guessing where to start or how to work through the material on your own. A comfortable first step: it offers a low-pressure, supportive environment to strengthen your bond, and it can be an approachable alternative, or a smooth bridge, to formal therapy.
What If We Can't Make Both Days?
Because the material builds on itself, full attendance is highly recommended to get the most out of the program.
Save Your Spot
Spaces are limited so every couple gets real attention. Reserve yours, or reach out with any questions first.