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Hillsboro, Oregon · Art & Science of Love Weekend Workshop

You’re Not Broken.
You’re Just Stuck.

If the distance has crept in — or the same argument keeps cycling — you are not alone. This weekend was built for exactly where you are. No group sharing. No public discussion. Just proven tools, private exercises, and guided support to help you reconnect.

Join us in Hillsboro for the acclaimed Art and Science of Love weekend workshop.

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Who This Is For

Hear It From Couples

Success Stories

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Meet the Presenter

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Registration

· Gottman Certified Therapist & Trainer      · Live Q&A Throughout       · Private Therapist Support      · Physical Toolbox Kit Included      · Synchronous Weekend Format

— The Workshop

You don’t have to keep
having the same fight.

Created by John Gottman — called “the Einstein of Love” by Psychology Today — The Art & Science of Love is built on one thing: what actually works.

Not theory. Not guesswork. Four decades of research with thousands of real couples, distilled into skills you can use before you even get home Sunday night.

“A structured, research-based workshop where you learn together, practice together, and leave with a real plan.”

See for yourself why millions of couples worldwide have benefited from the Gottman Method.

 

The Gottman Institute
Trusted by therapists and couples in 190+ countries
— What You’ll Walk Away With

Skills. Not just insights.

Understanding your relationship isn’t enough.
You’ll leave this weekend knowing exactly what to do differently.

New Language for Old Arguments

Learn why your conflicts keep cycling — and how to break the pattern for good with concrete, research-backed tools.

Deeper Friendship & Real Intimacy

Gottman’s research shows friendship is the foundation of lasting love. You’ll rebuild it, or strengthen what’s already there.

A Physical Toolkit to Take Home

Every couple receives the Art & Science of Love Toolbox Kit — tangible materials to return to long after the weekend ends.

Live, Private Therapist Support

Roving Gottman-trained therapists are available privately during every exercise. You’re never stuck or on your own.

Research-Backed, Not Guesswork

Based on 40+ years of research with thousands of couples — the most rigorously studied couples program in the world.

Q&A Throughout Both Days

This is a live, synchronous event with Q&A woven throughout. Your questions get answered in real time.

— Upcoming Workshops

Choose Your Weekend

All workshops held in the Portland, Oregon area.
Registration fee is per couple and includes the Toolbox Kit.

June 2026

19 – 20

Friday – Saturday

20 spots open

$850

Per couple · Toolbox Kit included

August 2026

29 – 30

Saturday – Sunday

20 spots open

$850

Per couple · Toolbox Kit included

October 2026

24 – 25

Saturday – Sunday

20 spots open

$850

Per couple · Toolbox Kit included

Questions before you register? Send a message. We’re happy to talk through whether this is the right fit.

Limited partial scholarships available upon request. Click here to request a partial scholarship.
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Available Add-On · Reduced Price at Checkout

Post-Workshop Integration Class

After the weekend ends, the real work begins. Eric Walters leads a follow-up class designed to help couples integrate the skills from the Art & Science of Love workshop into their everyday lives. Available at a $100 discount during the Art and Science of Love registration checkout — don’t leave the skills on the table.

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything couples usually want to know before registering — schedule, venue, and how the weekend works.

Workshop Schedule — Both Days

Day 1

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST

Day 2

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST

Venue
Holiday Inn Portland West – Hillsboro

2575 NW Aloclek Drive, Hillsboro, OR

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Will we have to share with the group?
No. Exercises stay between you and your partner. There is no public sharing.

Is this only for couples in crisis?
No. It helps couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or simply want stronger tools and deeper connection.

— Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

Days Before

Full Refund
Minus a $50.00 processing fee

Days Before

50% Refund

Minus a $50.00 processing fee

Days Before

No Refund

Contact us if you would like to reschedule

Rescheduling Policy
For rescheduled registrations, the maximum refund for cancellation is 50%, minus the $50 processing fee, until 14 days prior to the rescheduled event. Within 14 days of the rescheduled event, no refunds or additional rescheduling will be allowed.

— Who is this for

This weekend is for every
kind of couple.

You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit. And if you are in crisis — you’re exactly who this was designed for. The Gottman Method meets you where you are.

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You love each other but keep getting stuck in the same patterns.

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You've been thinking about couples therapy but aren't sure you're ready.

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Things feel okay — but you want them to feel genuinely great.

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You're seriously struggling and need something to change — now.

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You're a therapist looking for CEU credits and a proven framework to refer clients to.

photo of Sabrina Walters, M.A., LMFT, LPC, Gottman Certified Trainer, Therapist and Consultant. Teaches the Art and Science of Love in Hillsboro, OR.

Gottman Certified Therapist & Trainer

— Meet the Presenter

Sabrina Walters

M.A., LMFT, LPC · Co-Owner, Core Values Counseling

Sabrina Walters is a Gottman Certified Therapist & Trainer and co-owner of Core Values Counseling in the Portland, Oregon area. She has been helping couples and individuals thrive since 2004 — over two decades of real-world clinical experience.

Sabrina specializes in marriage counseling, couples therapy, affair recovery, and trauma treatment. She and her husband Eric co-present the Art & Science of Love workshop together, bringing both clinical expertise and lived experience to every session.

Marriage Counseling | Couples Therapy | Affair Recovery | Trauma Treatment | Gottman Certified Trainer

40+

Years of Research
With thousands of real couples in clinical studies

Millions

Couples Worldwide
Have worked through the Gottman Method

#1

“The Einstein of Love”
— Psychology Today on Dr. John Gottman

— What Couples Are Saying

Real Results. Real Couples.

From Portland and the Pacific Northwest — here’s what attendees say after the weekend.

The Art and 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

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 and tools to make the necessary repairs.
— Carmen D.

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.
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
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 and connected relationship and a rich life.
— Jessie F.
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.
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 & Science of Love Attendee

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.

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.
I feel a renewed sense of hope that we can change the trajectory of our relationship to a lasting positive. Thank you!
— Erin M.
— Core Values Counseling

Looking for ongoing support?

The workshop is a powerful start — and sometimes couples want to go deeper. Our team offers individual and couples counseling, affair recovery, and more at our Portland-area practice.

— Who is this for

One weekend can change the trajectory of your relationship.

Questions? Call 503 869-8108 · We’re happy to help you decide if this is the right fit.

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