The 7 Principles Group for Couples

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

An 8-Week Gottman Program for Couples Who Want a Stronger, More Connected Marriage

You don’t have to be in crisis to invest in your relationship.

Maybe you love each other, but life has gotten busy.

Maybe the conversations that used to feel easy now turn into arguments. Maybe you’re spending more time managing work, kids, schedules, and responsibilities than enjoying each other. 

Or maybe your relationship is doing well—and you simply want to make it even stronger.

You don’t have to wait until your marriage is struggling to get support.

Join Gottman-trained therapist Amy Topelson for an 8-week relationship enrichment program designed to help couples strengthen their friendship, improve communication, navigate conflict, and reconnect.

What If You Could Feel More Connected to Your Partner?

Over eight weeks, you’ll have dedicated time to focus on the relationship that can so easily get pushed to the bottom of the list. Using The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, developed from the research of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, you’ll learn practical relationship skills that you can begin using in your everyday life.

You’ll learn how to:

Communicate in ways that help you feel heard and understood 

Learn strategies for having more productive conversations—even when you don’t see things the same way. 

Navigate conflict differently

Understand common patterns that can leave couples feeling stuck and learn healthier ways to approach disagreements.

Strengthen friendship and emotional connection

Discover why friendship is such an important foundation of a lasting relationship and learn ways to bring more appreciation and connection into everyday life.

Build trust and understanding

Develop a deeper understanding of your partner’s inner world, needs, hopes, and experiences.

Create more closeness and intimacy

Make space for emotional connection and rediscover the qualities that brought you together.

Build a shared vision for your future

Talk intentionally about the life you want to create together and the values that matter most to both of you.

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This Program Is For Couples Who…

Want to be proactive

You don’t need to be having major problems to benefit from relationship education.

Feel like they’ve lost some of their connection.

You love each other, but you’d like to feel more like partners—and more like a couple again.Keep having the same arguments.You may be looking for a different way to understand and respond to recurring patterns.

Want better communication.

You want to be able to talk about difficult subjects without every conversation becoming a battle.

Want to invest in their marriage

You believe your relationship is worth making time for.Want practical tools—not just advice.You’ll have opportunities to learn, practice, and apply relationship skills together.

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What Makes This Program Different?

This isn’t about sitting in a room and being told what’s wrong with your relationship. 

It’s an opportunity to learn together, practice together, and intentionally invest in your relationship.

The program combines education, guided couples exercises, discussion, and practical tools based on the Gottman approach.

You’ll have the opportunity to take what you learn each week and bring it into your life at home.

Led by a Gottman-Trained Couples Therapist

Amy Topelson, MA, LPC is a couples and family therapist who specializes in helping couples improve communication, reconnect, and strengthen their relationships. 

As a Gottman-trained therapist, Amy brings the Gottman research and relationship principles into an approachable, practical format designed for couples who want to be intentional about their relationship.

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What You’ll Receive

Your registration includes:

• 8 weekly 90-minute sessions
• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book
• Companion workbook
• Gottman relationship card deck materials
• Guided couples exercises
• Take-home relationship activities and resources

Program Details

Dates: Tuesdays, October 13–December 8, 2026

Time: 5:00–6:30 PM

Location: 5200 DTC Pkwy, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Format: In-person group program

Investment

$770 includes all materials

Early-Bird Special

Save 10% when you register by October 1, 2026.

When looking at the cost, consider that couples counseling averages around $200 an hour. Your are getting 12 hours of skills that are taught to couples in therapy at a fraction of that cost! This is an investment in you, your partner and your relationship that will add tremendous value to your marriage. 

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Is This Couples Therapy?

No.

This is a relationship education and enrichment program, rather than individualized couples counseling.

Because this is a group setting, it may not be appropriate for couples experiencing significant relationship distress, abuse or safety concerns, active addiction, severe mental health concerns, or other circumstances that would be better addressed through individualized therapy.

If you’re uncertain whether this program is right for you, that’s exactly what the intake call is for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to be married to participate?

No. The program can be valuable for couples at different stages of their relationship, including premarital, newly married, and long-term couples.

Do we have to be experiencing relationship problems?

Absolutely not.

In fact, one of the best times to strengthen your relationship is before you’re in crisis.

What if we have some significant issues in our relationship?

The group is designed for relationship enrichment rather than intensive couples therapy. During your intake call, we’ll talk about whether the program is an appropriate fit for your relationship.

Do both partners need to attend?

Yes. Because the program involves couples exercises and shared learning, both partners are expected to participate.

Is this the same as couples counseling?

No. This is a structured relationship education program using the Gottman Seven Principles curriculum and materials. It is not a substitute for individualized couples therapy.

What should we expect during the sessions?

Each week combines teaching, discussion, and guided exercises that you and your partner can complete together. You’ll also have opportunities to practice skills and continue the work between sessions.

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Your Relationship Is Worth Making Time For.

You don’t need to wait for things to get worse.

You don’t need to be in crisis.

And you don’t need to have all the answers.

Sometimes the most important thing you can do for your marriage is simply make time to turn toward each other again.

Join us for eight weeks of learning, practicing, reconnecting, and investing in your relationship.

Ready to Get Started?

Here's how to reserve your spot:

Complete the form below and we’ll contact you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute intake call.

During the call, we’ll answer your questions, talk briefly about what you’re looking for, and determine whether this program is a good fit for you and your partner.

Spaces are limited.

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION

Register by October 1 and receive 10% off the $770 program fee.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is a relationship education program based on the work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman. This program is offered by a Gottman-trained therapist and is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or couples counseling.