Cbt for relationships

Dr John Gottman is a leading expert in what makes marriages succeed and fail. After just five minutes in his "Love Lab" he has been able to predict whether married couples will divorce within a year with 91% accuracy. His marriage counseling is also impressive, having only a 20% failure rate compared to the average of around 50%. His approach to learning about marriage is highly empirical, relying on observations of hundreds of visual cues, heart rate, perspiration, and other measurable…

Decatastrophizing is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) technique designed to challenge and alter catastrophic thinking patterns, which can reduce emotional distress. Identifying thoughts related to worst-case scenarios — e.g. “I made a mistake, and I’m going to get fired” — and questioning them can help clients develop a more realistic outlook in life. The Decatastrophizing CBT Handout serves as a practical tool for clients to recognize when they might be catastrophizing. It begins by…

The following Frequently Asked Questions are drawn from common inquiries about Dr. Gottman’s research on couples. We welcome the opportunity to share the insight that science can provide the field of relationship study, and we hope these brief responses provide a greater level of detail and depth of understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a form of psychological treatment that has been effective in treating mood disorders, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. CBT allows clients to identify maladaptive patterns of emotional responses, thoughts, and behaviors and replace them with realistic and practical approaches. In CBT, clients are often taught ‘solution-focused’ skills that can be used in real-life settings to cope with difficult situations. The What is Cognitive Behavior…

Easily digestible and beautifully designed therapy worksheets and coaching tools