The Art and Science of Love

Gottman Couples Workshop 


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The Art of Science and Love (ASL):

A Weekend Retreat for Couples

2 days filled with engaging presentations and experiential activities. Workshops Registration Fees are Per Couple and include the Art and Science of Love Toolbox Kit.

NEW ASL WORKSHOP DATES TO CHOOSE FROM:
February 15-16, 2025 18 SPOTS
April 5-6, 2025 – 18 SPOTS
June 21-22, 2025 – 18 SPOTS

Discover The Art and Science of Love at our world-renowned weekend conference for couples created by Drs. John and Julie Gottman and see for yourself why millions of couples worldwide have benefited from the Gottman Method.

  • 2 days filled with engaging presentations and experiential activities designed to confirm, strengthen, or restore your love
  • Couples will receive a physical box set of workshop materials
  • For couples of every age, ability, and sexual orientation

The Art of Science and Love Gottman ImageTimes:
Saturday – 8:30am to 5pm
Sunday – 8:30am to 5pm

Location:
Holiday Inn Portland West – Hillsboro
2575 Nw Aloclek Drive
Hillsboro, OR

Conference Interaction:
Couples work privately on exercises designed to address the challenges in their relationship. There is no group work, sharing, or public disclosure.

The Art of Science and Love

Workshop Registration


Post-ASL Offerings


After attending the Art and Science of Love Workshop, you can explore further training and dive deeper with our additional course offerings. Learn more about our Post-ASL Going Deeper courses and Art and Science of Love 2 course.

The Art of Science and Love – Results:

Created by “the Einstein of Love” (Psychology Today), The Art and Science of Love is a two-day workshop grounded on what actually works in relationships that are happy and stable. See for yourself why millions of couples worldwide have benefited from the Gottman Method. This is a synchronous event with Q&A throughout the session, as well as private roving therapist support during each exercise time. Additionally, couples will receive a physical box set of workshop materials to further their learning by use of tangible materials.

  • Shown to achieve results similar to those of 6 months of marital therapy

  • Has produced positive results for 94% of those who attend

Gottman Research:

Based on over 40 years of research with thousands of couples, The Gottman Institute’s Art and Science of Love conference will give you new insights and research-based skills that can dramatically improve the intimacy and friendship in your relationship and help you manage conflict in a healthy, positive way.

Art of Science and Love photo: Couple drinking coffee at table

Discover The Art and Science of Love at our world-renowned weekend workshop for couples created by Drs. John and Julie Gottman and see for yourself why millions of couples worldwide have benefited from the Gottman Method. Created by “the Einstein of Love” (Psychology Today), The Art and Science of Love is a two-day workshop grounded on what actually works in relationships that are happy and stable. This is a synchronous event with Q&A throughout the session, as well as private roving therapist support during each exercise time. Additionally, couples will receive a physical box set of workshop materials to further their learning by use of tangible materials.

  • 2 days filled with engaging presentations and experiential activities designed to confirm, strengthen, or restore your love
  • For couples of every age, ability, and sexual orientation
  • Shown to achieve results similar to those of 6 months of marital therapy
  • Has produced positive results for 94% of those who attend

Based on over 40 years of research with thousands of couples, The Art and Science of Love workshop will give you new insights and research-based skills that can dramatically improve the intimacy and friendship in your relationship and help you manage conflict in a healthy, positive way.

The conference will be presented by Sabrina Walters, who is a Gottman Certified Therapist & Trainer and holds a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University and a Bachelors of Science in Music from Linfield College. Major coursework includes human growth and development, family and couples counseling, multicultural counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, spirituality, Gottman Couples Therapy, and the Core Values Index. She has been practicing therapy since 2004 and continues to enjoy helping couples and individuals thrive in their lives.
Read her full bio here

Refund Policy

14 Days Prior To The First Day Of Event = Full refund, minus a $50.00 processing fee.

7 Days Prior To The First Day Of Event = 50% refund, minus a $50.00 processing fee.

Within 6 Days Of The First Day of Event = No refund, but contact us if you would like to reschedule. For rescheduled registrations, the maximum refund for cancellation is 50%, minus a $50.00 processing fee, until 14 days prior to the first day of the rescheduled event. Within 14 days of rescheduled event, no refunds or additional rescheduling will be allowed.

“The Art of the Science of Love presented by Sabrina Walters delivered on all that I had wished it would be. I learned new approaches to working on conflict in my marriage and learning my spouse at a deeper level by working through the conflict. Sabrina’s presentation was down to earth and easily understood. I could tell she really cared about the subject matter and more importantly, the people who needed it. I had a wonderful time learning hard stuff. That’s the biggest praise I can give.”
-Beth

“Take the leap! Don’t wait…these are basic/simple ideas that we lose over time. Keep growing; re-evaluate your relationship often.”
-Jenna E.

“Lots and lots of useful tools and helpful hints & tips.”
-Art and Science of Love Anonymous Participant

“This workshop was recommended by my therapist as an essential tool to repair our relationship and how we speak to/treat each other. She was not wrong! This has helped put us back on the right track- together, not parallel tracks alone. Thank you, Eric and Sabrina, for getting us pointed in the right direction and giving us the skills/tools to make the necessary repairs.”
-Carmen D.

“The seminar was thought-provoking, well-paced and appropriately scaffolded. I felt taken care of on this journey to learn and apply new skills that will support a communicative/connected relationship and a rich life.”
-Jessie F.

“Unbelievably awesome & helpful.”
-Art and Science of Love Anonymous Participant

“If you are struggling in your marriage, then you are facing the four horsemen of the apocalypse. If you want to learn how to avoid them and replace them with affection and love, take this seminar. Apply what you learn and you will be much happier with your significant other and yourself.”
-Ken H. and Tomi H.

“I found the seminar very helpful. It’s exactly what my husband and I needed to get back on track. I’m hopeful about our future. Eric and Sabrina were very authentic and genuine. I would recommend them to any couple.”
-Sheli M.

“Great skills and relationship tools.”
-Art and Science of Love Anonymous Participant

“Marriage and life lessons taught, explained and personally illustrated by example. Sincere, genuine and proven roadmap to improving any marriage or personal relationship.”
-D. Wright

“I feel a renewed sense of hope that we can change trajectory of our relationship to a lasting positive. Thank you!”
-Erin M.

“If you are a new couple or in a seasoned relationship, the tools to connect and strengthen your friendship and communication efforts is well worth the money. We have found it invaluable.”
-Art and Science of Love Anonymous Participant

“The Art and Science of Love workshop provided invaluable skills to enhance and strengthen my marriage. Every element was thoughtful, intentional and helpful. I strongly recommend it.”
-L.F.B.

“Sabrina and Eric are wonderful presenters with real shared life experiences and a wealth of information. We came away with many new tools to implement in our relationship. Thank you!”
-Art and Science of Love Anonymous Participant

“This seminar equipped and empowered us to navigate a major life transition in a way that strengthened our marriage and each of us as individuals.”
-Faith G.