Professional training for relationship therapists.

Level 2 – Assessment, Interventions & Co-Morbidities

Led by Certified Gottman Therapists, Advanced Clinical Trainers & Consultants Trish Purnell-Webb and John Flanagan, we’re proud to support clinicians in deepening their skills in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

This advanced Level 2 workshop builds on what you learned in Level 1, expanding your therapeutic toolbox with research-based strategies to help couples manage conflict, deepen connection, and navigate co-morbidities within their relationships.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll gain hands-on experience and resources to:

* Assess a couple’s **Friendship**, **Conflict**, and **Shared Meaning** profiles
* Develop interventions that act as antidotes to the **Four Horsemen**
* Help couples soothe physiological flooding
* Apply six strategies to shift the **Attack/Defend system**
* Guide couples to safely explore and resolve gridlocked issues
* Strengthen couples' **Friendship System** with rituals of connection
* Facilitate shared values and meaning-making
* Identify and work with **five common co-morbidities** using the Gottman approach

Professional Development & Practical Immersion

* Participate in interactive presentations
* Practice interventions in supportive role-plays with live coaching
* View new Gottman clinical demonstration films
* Engage in group discussions with Certified Gottman Therapists
* Learn how to integrate and adapt assessment and intervention tools in real practice
* Gain clarity on when to apply Gottman interventions—and when not to
* Build confidence through experiential learning

After completing the workshop and quiz, you’ll receive the Gottman Level 2 Certificate and 20 CPD hours

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

* Mental health and allied health professionals
* Clergy and pastoral counsellors
* Therapy students and interns
* Family centre staff
* Educators and researchers
* Employee assistance professionals

Your Training Experience Includes:

* Live training via Zoom
* Lifetime access to pre-recorded videos
* A downloadable 300+ page digital manual
* A CPD certificate for 20 hours
* Workshop hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm NSW time

Your Ongoing Support

At RIA, we’re committed to building a thriving community of Gottman Therapists across Australasia. When you train with us, you also gain access to:

* A private Facebook group of over 600 Gottman-trained therapists - offering real-time support and ideas
* Supervision opportunities with Trish, John, and other Certified Gottman Therapists
* Training pathways through Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and the Certification Track

Learn directly from Trish and John—renowned trainers with decades of clinical experience and a warm, engaging teaching style. Their sessions make Gottman’s world-leading research practical, relevant, and immediately usable in clinical settings.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Kylie-Jo via phone or email.