Workshop Agenda: “Integrating the Newborn into Couple Life”
Over the course of the two-day workshop, in a relaxed and supportive environment, partners learn how to strengthen their couple relationship and support their child’s harmonious development—even during the most challenging moments.
Partners learn how to intentionally build what Dr. John Gottman has identified as the most important predictor of happiness in a couple after the arrival of a child: the quality of the friendship between parents.
Day 1
- The value and importance of the “Integrating the Newborn into Couple Life” program
- How couples evolve over time
- The art of building Love Maps
- The importance of sharing respect and admiration
- The concept of “turning toward” your partner and the importance of the emotional bank account
- How to maintain a positive perspective
- How to create daily stress-reducing conversations as a couple ritual
- What emotional flooding is, how to self-soothe, and how to take therapeutic breaks
Day 2
- Recognizing the Four Warning Signs that your relationship is at risk of breaking down
- Practicing the four constructive problem-solving methods
- Recognizing the importance of fathers, and understanding what postnatal depression is, as well as other mental health challenges that may arise
- Learning how to connect with your baby
- How to preserve intimacy and romance in your relationship
- How to create shared meaning and rituals of connection
Having Marriage Problems? We Have the Solution!
The “Integrating the Newborn into Couple Life” workshop helps you overcome the challenges that arise with the arrival of a new family member, so you can build a functional, happy, and balanced marriage.
If you are experiencing marital difficulties—regardless of whether they are related to the arrival of a newborn—you can benefit from Gottman Method Couples Therapy, where you will receive personalized solutions to help you create a harmonious life together.
Couples who wish to participate in Gottman Method Couples Therapy go through a very thorough assessment process, designed to provide a clear picture of the couple relationship, including its strengths, the issues that led to the need for therapy, as well as an evaluation of potential individual blocks.
All About Gottman Method Couples Therapy
ID Therapy specialist
Dr. Nadia Gorduza is the only psychotherapist and trainer in Romania specialized in Gottman Couple Therapy and represents in Romania The Gottman Institute.
MD, EMBA Psychotherapist and founder ID Therapy
Type of Psychotherapy practiced
- Psihoterapie de Cuplu Gottman
- Virtual Reality Therapy
- Brief Strategic Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Certifications
Dr Nadia Gorduza is the only psychotherapist in Romania, specialized in Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Virtual Reality Therapy for Phobias and Addiction, Anxiety Management. Dr Nadia Gorduza represents in Romania The Gottman Institute USA and Virtually Better Inc, USA.
