Couples Art Therapy Group in Orange County, CA
April 26-June 28, 2022
Tuesday Evenings 7pm-8:30pm
In Person, Irvine, CA
$60 per session or purchase all 10-weeks for $500*
*price per couple
Drs. John & Julie Gottman have created the foundational Sound Relationship House theory to help couples create & maintain satisfactory & fulfilling long-term relationships. Building all seven layers of the house allows couples to break through barriers & dysfunctional cycles in their relationship, deepen their understanding of each other, achieve a better connection with each other, & have greater intimacy. This art therapy group combines the effectiveness of this practical model with the benefits of art therapy. Art therapy allows for the development of an entirely new language you may or may not even know you have. It incorporates the right side of the brain & emotional center to create a process allowing you & your partner space to improve communication, & research shows art therapy can even help reduce feelings of isolation & increase self-esteem, confidence, & self-awareness.
This group includes psychoeducation on each layer of the house with an expressive arts activity to explore the prompt in a fresh, creative, & insightful way alongside your partner!
WEEK 1 - BUILDING LOVE MAPS
WEEK 2 - SHARING FONDNESS & ADMIRATION
WEEK 3 - TURNING TOWARDS
WEEK 4 - THE POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE
WEEK 5 - MANAGING CONFLICT PART 1
WEEK 6 - MANAGING CONFLICT PART 2
WEEK 7 - MANAGING CONFLICT PART 3
WEEK 8 - MAKING LIFE DREAMS COME TRUE
WEEK 9 - CREATING SHARED MEANING
WEEK 10 - PILLARS OF TRUST & COMMITMENT / CLOSURE ACTIVITY
IS THIS COUPLES GROUP FOR US?
This group is designed for those with no artistic ability as well as seasoned artists, & all couples in a committed relationship, including:
Pre-engaged couples (those considering marriage)
Engaged or Premarital couples (those taking steps towards marriage)
Married couples
Every phase of relationships, from newlyweds to senior couples
Those who wish to enhance an already “good” marriage or relationship
Those needing better conflict management tools
Those considering couples therapy but who are not "ready" for formal therapy yet
*If you are dealing with emotional abuse, domestic violence, unwanted touch, or substance abuse, this class is not appropriate, & you should instead seek individual or couples therapy which we also offer.
Couples Art Therapy Group in Orange County, CA