“If you can speak, you can influence. If you can influence, you can change lives.” ~Rob Brown

Upcoming Virtual Workshop:

If you are single and find dating to feel a bit daunting and exhausting, I hear you. What if we took some of the guess work out of it? If you are ready to date intentionally and find long, lasting love using the science of love and relationships, look no further. I am offering a virtual workshop called The Gottman 7 Principles for Singles: Lessons in Love. Learn more here: https://peoplepsych.com/the-gottman-seven-principles-for-singles-workshop/

What was the inspiration for this workshop?

As a couples therapist, I’ve worked with many couples over the years who have been struggling with patterns and heartache that have developed over the course of their relationships. Research shows couples often wait an average of 7 years after problems have emerged to seek out professional help, so these tend to be long-standing patterns by the time they enter therapy.

I thought how incredibly helpful it could be to have a space to work with singles as they are preparing for their next relationship – to have some of the relationship knowledge and skills that research shows is essential to have a happy, healthy, secure, and long-standing relationship, prior to entering their next relationship. This way, those who want to be thoughtful and intentional about who they build their future with can move into the dating process feeling more equipped in navigating dating and relationships.

This workshop will integrate decades of relationship research done by Drs John and Julie Gottman. It’s called The Gottman Seven Principles for Singles: Lessons in Love – and is based on the work from the book: The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. Gottman. However, the workshop is designed for singles rather than those who are already coupled.

The workshop will be taught like a class, comprised of 2-hour sessions, happening 4 consecutive weeks in a row (for a total of 8 hours), where I’ll be sharing information and a chance for those who attend to practice some of the skills that we discuss. The upcoming offering is virtual, and it’s not therapy (it’s an educational workshop) so anyone can attend (you don’t have to live in Illinois). The workshop series will be starting next month in January with an option to register for either Tuesday evenings or Sunday afternoons. I’ll be offering this a few different times throughout the year.

Learn more about the workshop and register here: https://peoplepsych.com/the-gottman-seven-principles-for-singles-workshop/

My Background and Experience with Offering Trainings

I just love speaking to groups – it literally lights me up inside – and have experience providing trainings to professionals in the mental health field, to companies, teams, and the general public, through speaking at conferences, providing onsite trainings, and through offering virtual trainings and webinars. I’ve spoken to groups located in the United States, as well as internationally in Canada. I also am an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at Roosevelt University in Chicago.

Some specific feedback I’ve received includes: “you have such a warm and inviting approach”; “you have such a calming and soothing voice”; “I can tell you’re a therapist by how you deliver the information”; “you’re the perfect presenter for this topic”, and “your trainings are really engaging.”

If you would like me to offer a training on a specific topic or speak at an event that you’re holding, let’s talk! Please contact me so we can discuss further. I look forward to speaking with you!