Principle Skills Relationship Center

Principle Skills Relationship Center A therapy group in Colorado providing couples, individual, and professional workshops, remote & in-office sessions specializing in the Gottman method.

Principle Skills Relationship Center is one of the few therapy practices in Colorado that specializes in treating couples with The Gottman Method, which is based on extensive research and data on relationships. Our therapists integrate the Method with other therapeutic approaches. We provide individual, couples and family counseling for a range of issues:
- Trauma
- Addiction
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Betrayal
- Life Transitions
- Emotional/Sexual Betrayals
- Pornography-related problems
- Sexual Compulsions
- Substance Abuse
- Disabilities & Medical Conditions
- Divorce & Separation

We were the first group to offer The Gottman Institute’s couples and parenting workshops to families in Colorado and Hawaii. We also train healthcare professionals in The Gottman Method and other continuing education courses in Colorado and Hawaii.

The best relationships feel like a lifelong conversation – one that keeps unfolding, deepening, and surprising you.When ...
11/11/2025

The best relationships feel like a lifelong conversation – one that keeps unfolding, deepening, and surprising you.

When you stay curious about your partner’s thoughts, hopes, and fears, love doesn’t grow old – it grows richer.

And when you’re brave enough to share your own inner world, connection becomes real.

💫 The secret to lasting love?
Keep exploring the one person you already know best.

Those first few months feel really magical. Late-night talks, endless laughter, the thrill of discovery.But underneath a...
11/10/2025

Those first few months feel really magical. Late-night talks, endless laughter, the thrill of discovery.

But underneath all that joy, something deeper is forming: the roots of trust.

The real question isn’t just “Do we connect?”
It’s “Can we build a future together?”

🌱 Trust grows when words match actions.
💬 A shared vision keeps love steady.
💞 And commitment turns infatuation into intimacy.

Real love isn’t rushed - it’s built slowly, intentionally, and together.

A real relationship isn’t a contract where you keep score. If every decision feels like a negotiation, love turns into a...
10/25/2025

A real relationship isn’t a contract where you keep score. If every decision feels like a negotiation, love turns into a transaction, and that weakens trust. True connection grows when couples put the “we” before the “me.”
Here’s what that looks like:

Commitment first
Mutual benefit
Trust in action
Shared goals

Love flourishes when partners build together, not bargain against each other.

Romance and passion may spark love, but it’s friendship that keeps it alive. A strong marriage is built on the same foun...
10/21/2025

Romance and passion may spark love, but it’s friendship that keeps it alive. A strong marriage is built on the same foundations as any great friendship: care, trust, and laughter.

Here’s what deep friendship in marriage looks like:
🤝 Shared trust
💬 Open communication
🌸 Playfulness
❤️ Support

At its core, marriage isn’t about perfection. It’s about being best friends for life.

When conflicts come up, it’s tempting to jump straight into solutions. But here’s the truth: without listening and under...
10/19/2025

When conflicts come up, it’s tempting to jump straight into solutions. But here’s the truth: without listening and understanding, no solution will stick. Couples who slow down, truly hear each other, and make space for feelings first, are the ones who find lasting resolutions.

Here’s why:

- Listening softens defenses
- Understanding breaks walls
- Validation builds connection
- Solutions flow naturally

Love isn’t about quick fixes, but it’s about slowing down long enough to truly hear and understand the person you love.

Conflict isn’t the enemy of love—disconnection is.The secret to lasting relationships lies in the small choices to turn ...
10/15/2025

Conflict isn’t the enemy of love—disconnection is.

The secret to lasting relationships lies in the small choices to turn toward your partner, even in everyday moments. Every smile, nod, or attentive gesture strengthens the bond that helps you navigate life together.

Try it today:
💌 Respond with warmth, even when life gets busy
👀 Be fully present when your partner seeks your attention
🤝 Swap defensiveness for openness and curiosity
🌸 Remember, small gestures build lasting trust

💖 Ready to meet love with clarity and confidence? The Lessons in Love Workshop is designed for singles who want to creat...
10/03/2025

💖 Ready to meet love with clarity and confidence?

The Lessons in Love Workshop is designed for singles who want to create healthy, lasting connections.
Over 2 transformative days, you’ll:
✔ Explore Gottman’s research-backed principles
✔ Master communication skills that work
✔ Identify healthy patterns early
✔ Build trust, respect, and lasting compatibility
Led by Lisett Walp, a Level-3 Gottman Couples Therapist, this online workshop provides a supportive space to grow and prepare for meaningful relationships.
📅 October 24, 2025 | 4 pm - 8 pm
October 25, 2025 | 8 am - 12 noon
(Online | Accessible from anywhere)
💻 Limited seats available

Register now https://principleskills.com/events/lessons-in-love-workshop-for-singles-2-day-workshop-october-online-colorado/ and take your first step toward the love you deserve.

🚨 Final Call for Therapists & Clinicians!This is the LAST date to join Gottman Level 3 Training with Caralee Frederic, L...
10/02/2025

🚨 Final Call for Therapists & Clinicians!
This is the LAST date to join Gottman Level 3 Training with Caralee Frederic, LCSW. Learn advanced assessment and intervention strategies directly from an Advanced Clinical Trainer & Certified Gottman Therapist. Spots are filling fast—secure yours today!

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7710 N Union Boulevard #202
Colorado Springs, CO
80920

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm

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+17194947412

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Caralee presents The Gottman Institute's couples weekend workshop, The Art and Science of Love. She completed a lengthy and rigorous training program to earn her credential as a Certified Gottman Therapist and a Certified Gottman Levels 1 and 2 Trainer. Caralee was the first Certified Gottman Therapist to open the “Art & Science of Love” couples workshop to the public in Colorado, hosting the first event in the Spring of 2015. Caralee's practice, Principle Skills Relationship Center, operates in Colorado Springs and she presents her couples workshops in various beautiful Colorado locations. She also provides trainings for Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2. Caralee is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has operated a private practice since 2009. As a marriage and couples therapist/counselor, Caralee has experience helping people who deal with issues such as depression, addiction and betrayal. Caralee is also a certified Sexual Addiction Recovery Therapist. Her credentials, plus her wealth of experience, allows her to effectively and compassionately help couples strengthen their relationships.