What Is the Gottman Method? Definition and Core Principles
|April 19, 2026|6 min read
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References
- John Gottman (1999). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- John Gottman (2011). What Makes Relationships Last
- John Gottman (2015). The Gottman Method in Couples Therapy
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