The Seven Principles Workshop for couples 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 has been offered across the US and internationally, and has strengthened the relationships of tens of thousands of couples. It’s specifically designed to help couples improve their friendship and learn powerful communication and conflict management skills.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

WHEN? - 8 WEEK SEMINAR BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 6:30-8PM
WHERE? - Southwest Christian Church  10500 Old Manchaca Rd. Austin, TX 78748
REGISTRATION COST - $50 (INCLUDES BOOK, WORKBOOK, AND CARD DECK)
REGISTER TODAY

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN...

COUPLES WILL LEARN AND PRACTICE RESEARCH PROVEN TOOLS!

  • Improve friendship, fondness, and admiration
  • Enhance romance and intimacy
  • Manage conflict constructively
  • Gain skills to address perpetual and solvable problems
  • Create shared meaning
  • Maintain gains throughout a lifetime! 

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET...


  • Weekly Seminars
  • 2 Copies of 7 Principles for Couples workbook
  • 1 Copy of 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
  • Conversation Card Decks

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

COUPLES THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM
THIS WORKSHOP ARE...

COUPLES THAT ARE NOT WELL
SUITED FOR THIS WORKSHOP ARE...

  • Pre-engaged
  • Premarital
  • Everyone from newlyweds to seniors
  • Those who wish to take their marriage from good to great
  • Those needing better conflict management skills
  • Severe relationship distress
  • Emotional abuse
  • Domestic violence
  • Active unmanaged addictions
  • Serious mental health problems in one or both partners
  • Single people

PAUL DIAZ Jr. Ma, LPC

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

Paul Diaz is graduate of Dallas Christian College where he earned a bachelor’s in Biblical Studies. He went on to earn a MA in Counseling from Seminary of the Southwest and a MA in Theological Studies from Austin Graduate School of Theology. He's been a Licensed Professional Counselor (License #69996) since 2012. Over 23 years, Paul served in various pastoral roles including student minister, worship minister, and currently serves as the  Sr. Minister at Southwest Christian Church.

 Paul’s first clinical internship was at the Austin State Hospital administering art therapy groups and working towards competency restoration with individuals on the forensics units. He has worked on a multi-disciplinary team in a pain management clinic, has worked in private practice for several years, and currently works with the Austin Stone Counseling Center.  He uses John Gottman's research and tools extensively in his practice. His focus of practice includes marriage, blended marriages (racially/culturally), anxiety, depression, child-parent conflict, parenting, life transitions, grief/loss, pain management, and addiction.