Marriage Skills Program Gilbert, Couples Therapy Workshop

Couples focus on building a proactive foundation by learning evidence-based communication and conflict-resolution tools. Participants learn to transition from a "dating" mindset to a "securely attached team," identifying individual attachment styles and family-of-origin patterns that influence how they handle stress. The curriculum utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method principles to help couples recognize and avoid the "Four Horsemen"—criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling —while implementing practical "repair attempts" to de-escalate tension before it turns into a major rift. Couples learn skills to navigate high-stress areas such as financial transparency, division of household labor, and digital boundaries to prevent "phubbing" (phone snubbing). By the end of the intensive, newlyweds walk away with a personalized "Relationship Roadmap" that includes structured rituals for emotional connection—such as the 10-minute daily check-in— and a clear strategy for nurturing mutual admiration, ensuring their partnership remains resilient as they transition out of the honeymoon phase. Beyond conflict management, the Marriage 101 for Newlyweds bootcamp also addresses concerns regarding the sexual side of the relationship. Couples will learn techniques like sensate focus to reduce performance pressure and shift the focus from "reaching a goal" to rediscovering mutual pleasure and physical connection. By addressing intimacy early, couples can proactively bridge differences in desire and prevent small misunderstandings from evolving into long-term relationship roadblocks.

Golden Hour Counseling offers bootcamps ranging from 3-8 hours depending on client's needs and availability on Mondays and Fridays. Bootcamps are billed at $150 per hour with the minimum bootcamp being 3 hours. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid a cancellation fee.

Bootcamps are offered Mondays and Fridays. Please email tanjaromney@goldencounselor.com or text 480-269-7504 to schedule a therapy bootcamp.