Workshops

2023 Online Workshop Schedule

• Fri. Feb. 10th, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (11am – 6pm PST)
• Sat. Mar. 4th, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (11am – 6pm PST)
• Sat. Apr. 22nd, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (12pm – 7pm PST)
• Fri. May 26th, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (12pm – 7pm PST)
• Sat. Jun. 24th, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (12pm – 7pm PST)
• Sat. Jul. 22, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (12pm – 7pm PST)
• No workshop August 2023
• Fri. Sep. 1, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (12pm – 7pm PST)
• Sat. Oct. 10th, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (12pm – 7pm PST)
• Sat. Nov. 4th, 2023 from 9am – 4pm HST (12pm – 7pm PST)
• Sat. Dec. 9th, 2022 from 9am – 4pm HST (11am – 6pm PST)

Workshops may be canceled due to extenuating circumstances or if less than 3 couples sign-up. Email amanda@hisccs.com to register and/or to be added to our waitlist.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work program is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.

This educational workshop is designed to help couples improve their friendship and conflict management skills. The Seven Principles Program is facilitated by Amanda Hess, a Certified Gottman Therapist, and includes lectures as well as private couple exercises. Couples do not have to be married to participate and will NOT share their personal problems in front of others.

The cost of this workshop is $250, which must be paid in full two days prior to the start of the training and is not covered by health insurance. Registration includes one copy of the book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, two Seven Principles workbooks, and one set of couples’ card decks.

Partial refunds can be given up to the second week of training in the event of extenuating circumstances, excluding $50 to cover workshop materials. This training may be postponed if there are three or fewer couples that register.

This workshop is suited for couples who are:

-Pre-engaged

-Premarital

-Everyone from newlyweds to seniors

-Those who wish to enhance a good relationship

-Those needing better conflict management tools

This workshop is NOT suited for couples who are experiencing:

-Severe relationship distress

-Difficulty using technology

-A polyamorous relationship that is NOT the primary dyad

-Emotional abuse

-Domestic violence

-Active addictions, such as drugs & alcohol, sexual addiction, gambling, etc.

-Serious mental health problems in one/both partners