The Art and Science of Love is a 2 day workshop teaching practical relationship skills based on decades of scientific research. The workshop is led by Dr Gavin Brown (Clinical Psychologist) and Dr Carolyn Russell (GP Psychotherapist) who are both Certified Gottman Therapists that have many years of experience working with couples. The ASL is a psychoeducation event and participants will not be asked to discuss their relationship with anyone other than their partner.
What will I learn?
You and your partner will learn how to develop or repair respect, affection, and friendship in your relationship. You will learn how to manage conflict more effectively and move forward on topics that consistently cause arguments in your marriage or relationship.
Other workshop topics include:
- Recognising the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what to do if they are attacking your marriage.
- Identify your relationship’s strengths and how to build on them.
- Learn what physiological flooding is and how it becomes a self-defeating pattern.
- Use the Fondness and Admiration System to show greater care and concern for one another.
- Develop an Emotional Bank Account that can help you manage personal and relational stresses.
- Learn effective problem-solving skills, including the six skills for effective conflict resolutions.
Who is the workshop for?
- Any couple in a committed relationship regardless of marital status, age or sexual orientation (due to the many practical exercises you will complete with your partner, individuals cannot attend on their own).
- Couples in relationship distress – the ASL workshop will provide you with tools to repair your connection that you may wish to develop further at a later time with an experienced couples therapist.
- For couples who are engaged to be married the ASL workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn and develop proactive skills to help navigate your many years together.
- This educational workshop may not be appropriate for couples dealing with addiction, domestic violence, or other serious relationship issues. In these instances, we recommend first engaging with an experienced couples therapist.
What is included?
Your registration fee includes:
- Teaching and facilitation by specially trained Certified Gottman Therapists.
- ‘The Art & Science of Love’ toolkit, including two couples workbooks with information and exercises from the workshop and the Gottman Card Decks for you to use at home.
- Morning and afternoon tea is included in all workshops. Most workshops also include lunch, however this will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Please note that workshop fees do not include accommodation for those travelling to the workshop, however our staff are happy to suggest local accommodation.
What are the upcoming dates?
February 2025 - Sydney (November as well)
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February, 2025
March 2025 - Brisbane
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March, 2025
May 2025 - Melbourne (August as well)
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May, 2025
June 2025 - Sunshine Coast
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June, 2025
August 2025 - Melbourne
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August, 2025
November 2025 - Sydney
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August, 2025
For booking details, please find more information HERE.