Gottman Couples Marathon
Our Gottman Couples Marathon Sessions offer an intensive and focused approach to relationship healing and growth. Based on the research-backed Gottman Method, these extended sessions provide couples the opportunity to make meaningful progress in a condensed time frame of 3 days. Guided by a trained Gottman therapist, partners explore communication patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection through proven tools and interventions.
This format is ideal for couples seeking deep, transformative work beyond the limits of weekly therapy sessions.
The Gottman Couples Marathon consists of 3 days of extended couples therapy sessions. During this time you will work with a couples therapist for condensed, deep and transformative work.
You may be a fit for the Gottman Couples Marathon if:
• You want to make significant progress in your relationship over a short period of time.
• Busy schedules or distance make weekly sessions difficult to maintain.
• You’re seeking focused, structured support to address specific issues or patterns.
• You and your partner are motivated to improve communication, trust, and intimacy.
• You feel stuck in repetitive conflicts and want guided tools for resolution.
• You’re preparing for marriage or a major life transition and want to strengthen your foundation.
What is included in the Gottman Couples Marathon?
• Comprehensive Relationship Assessment – Includes Gottman Relationship Checkup and pre-session questionnaires to identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Extended Therapy Sessions – One to three days of focused, evidence-based couples therapy using the Gottman Method.
• Personalized Treatment Plan – Tailored interventions designed to meet your unique relationship goals.
• Skill-Building Exercises – Practical tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen emotional connection.
• Guided Practice – Real-time coaching and feedback to strengthen new patterns of interaction.
• Educational Materials – Handouts, resources, and exercises to support continued growth after the marathon.
• Follow-Up Recommendations – Guidance for maintaining progress and integrating new skills into daily life.
Gottman Marathon Program Schedule
Day 1:
90-minute couple session
(2) 60-minute individual assessments
90-minute couple session
Day 2:
2 hour couple session
1 hour break
2 hour couple session
Day 3:
2 hour couple session
1 hour break
2 hour couple session
What You Can Expect
• A Warm, Supportive Environment – You’ll be guided by a trained Gottman therapist who creates a safe, neutral space for open and honest conversation.
• Focused, In-Depth Work – With several hours dedicated each day, you’ll have the time to explore deeper issues and make meaningful progress without the interruption of weekly gaps.
• Research-Based Interventions – You’ll learn and practice proven Gottman tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional intimacy.
• Collaborative Process – Both partners are actively engaged, working together with the therapist to understand patterns and build new skills.
• Emotional Breakthroughs and Clarity – Many couples experience renewed understanding, connection, and hope for the future of their relationship.
• Practical Next Steps – You’ll leave with personalized strategies and recommendations to continue building a healthier, more connected partnership after the marathon.
Rebuild. Heal. Reconnect.
There’s hope for your relationship, even when it feels out of reach. The Gottman Marathon at the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center empowers couples to explore communication patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection through proven tools and interventions.