RMP Events LLC dba Something Profound Weddings and Managers do not hold medical licenses nor do they offer medical services including psychotherapy. While the training overview referenced below does include the terms “therapy” and “therapeutics,” materials are presented to clients referencing the research-based theories and Managers own experience in the wedding industry. Clients will be referred to seek a professionally licensed psychologist should they (1) ask for therapy and or (2) present co-morbidities or contra-indicators.

Gottman Method

The Gottman Method Couples Therapy is based on Dr. John Gottman’s research that began in the 1970s and continues to this day. The research has focused on what makes relationships succeed or fail. From this research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have created a method of therapy that emphasizes a nuts-and-bolts approach to improving clients’ relationships. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. To help you productively manage conflicts, you will be given methods to manage resolvable problems and dialogue about gridlocked (or perpetual) issues. We will also work together to help you appreciate your relationship’s strengths and to gently navigate through its vulnerabilities.

Early in the assessment phase, you will be given some written materials to complete that will help us better understand your relationship. In the first sessions we will talk about the history of your relationship, areas of concern, and goals for treatment. In the next session, I will share with you my recommendations for focus and work to define mutually agreed–upon goals for your counseling. Most of the work will involve sessions in which you will be seen together as a couple. However, there may be times when individual sessions are recommended. I may also give you exercises to practice between sessions. The length of counseling will be determined by your specific needs and goals. In the course of counseling, we will establish points at which to evaluate your satisfaction and progress. Also, I will encourage you to raise any questions or concerns that you have about therapy at any time. In the later stage of counseling, we will phase out or meet less frequently in order for you to test out new relationship skills and to prepare for termination of the counseling.

Although you may terminate counseling whenever you wish, it is most helpful to have at least one session together to summarize progress, define the work that remains, and say good-bye. In the outcome-evaluation phase, as per the Gottman Method, four follow-up sessions are recommended: one after six months, one after 12 months, one after 18 months, and one after two years. These sessions have been shown through research to significantly decrease the chances of relapse into previous, unhelpful patterns. In addition, commitment to providing the best counseling possible requires ongoing evaluation of methods used and client progress. The purpose of these follow-up sessions then will be to fine-tune any of your relationship skills if needed and to evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling received.

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Effective as of July 01, 2022