A research based couples workshop with:

Brenton Kirschner, M.MFT, LPC, LMFT, Gottman Level 3

Offered Virtually and In-person

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Strengthen your connection, improve communication, and learn how to navigate conflict with confidence. The Seven Principles Workshop gives couples clear tools grounded in more than forty years of Gottman Institute research. It is designed for couples who want practical skills that can be implemented right away in daily life.

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This workshop is presented by Brenton Kirschner, a Gottman Level 3 trained therapist with advanced training in adult attachment, trauma treatment, dyadic healthcare, EMDR, and addiction recovery. Brenton draws on years of experience working with couples, individuals, and professionals to help partners create a relationship that is more secure, resilient, and connected.

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What You Will Learn

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During this interactive workshop, you and your partner will practice skills privately with each other while receiving structured guidance. There is no group sharing required.

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You will learn how to:

• Strengthen your friendship and emotional connection

• Build habits that support trust, repair, and intimacy

• Communicate with clarity and respect during difficult moments

• Manage conflict using research based strategies

• Understand long standing gridlocked issues with more compassion

• Create shared meaning as a couple and align your long term vision

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The Seven Principles you will explore

1. Build Love Maps

2. Nurture Fondness and Admiration

3. Turn Toward Each Other Instead of Away

4. Let Your Partner Influence You

5. Manage Conflict and Solve Solvable Problems

6. Move Through Gridlock

7. Create Shared Meaning Together

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Who This Workshop Is For

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This workshop is a great fit for:

• Couples who are dating, engaged, married, or in a long term committed relationship
• Couples who want to strengthen connection and improve communication
• Partners who want to be proactive rather than reactive
• Couples navigating stress, transitions, parenting, or health related strain
• Couples of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations

 

This workshop is not recommended for relationships experiencing active abuse, severe and ongoing crisis, or untreated substance dependence. If you are unsure whether this format is right for your situation, you are welcome to reach out for guidance.

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What is included

• A full day workshop led by a Gottman trained clinician
• Two companion workbooks for couples
• A take home plan to continue strengthening connection

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About Your Facilitator

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Brenton Kirschner, M.MFT, LPC, LMFT, Gottman LVL 3, HPCP, CTT, CMAT, CSAT, EMDR, IAT LVL 1, CCAT, RF Coder 

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Brenton is the Clinical Director at The Regroup in Rogers, Arkansas. He specializes in couples therapy, trauma recovery, attachment based work, and healthcare professional support. Brenton has advanced training in the Gottman Method, Adult Attachment Interview and Reflective Functioning, Dyadic Healthcare models, EMDR, addiction recovery, and narrative based approaches to meaning making.

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He is the creator of The Attuned Catalyst Protocol, a framework that blends assessment, attachment science, and coaching practices to help clients create lasting change in the ways they lead and love. His relational style is collaborative, structured, and grounded in evidence based care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this couples therapy?
No. This is an educational workshop designed to teach relationship skills.

Therapy involves personalized treatment and ongoing clinical support. Many couples choose to do both.

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Will we have to share personal details?
No. All exercises are private conversations between partners.

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Do both partners need to attend?
Yes. The material requires participation from both individuals.

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Do we need to read the book beforehand?
No. All material will be introduced during the workshop.

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Can we attend if we are struggling?
Many couples attend during stressful seasons. If there is severe distress or active crisis, contact the facilitator first to determine if this workshop would be helpful for your season.