We have a variety of professional training, depending on your needs, experience and credentials. There are no prerequisites for Level 1 and Level 2 training so these trainings are available to anyone who is interested in serving couples in a helping capacity.
Note: Our training program does not include formal licensure but is meant to add to your education, professional training, and experience. You must also ensure that you meet the requirements set by the governing body of your state/country that allows you to provide mental health services to your community legally.
Level 3 does require enrollment or completion of a Master's level mental health-related program from an accredited University and must be taken as a live or virtually live workshop.
Here are the basic criteria for a qualifying master's program:
- Coursework must include psychological assessment and psychopathology (training to treat comorbidities such as PTSD, mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, DV). Disciplines such as coaching, mediation, family life education, child development, and pastoral care typically do not meet the requirements for eligibility.
Certification requires you to be a licensed therapist. If you're a certified coach, consider using our Enhanced Relationship Checkup - it's a great tool for helping couples.
The L1 and L2 can be taken in multiple ways:
You can attend either a live in-person or live virtual training. You would register and take the course with an authorized Gottman Method Clinical Trainer. These trainings may require travel. Here is our events tab if you're interested:
https://www.gottman.com/events/
Online training: Here, you'll access the Level 1, Level 2, Treating Affairs & Trauma, and Couples & Addiction Recovery content on gottman.com where you'll have access to the manual content as a PDF and the videos will be available streaming.
https://www.gottman.com/product/gottman-method-couples-therapy-level-1/
https://www.gottman.com/product/gottman-method-couples-therapy-level-2/
https://www.gottman.com/product/clinical-foundations-in-gottman-method-couples-therapy/
https://www.gottman.com/product/treating-affairs-and-trauma/
https://www.gottman.com/product/couples-and-addiction-recovery/