Principle Skills Relationship Center

Principle Skills Relationship Center Gottman training for professionals • Certification mentoring • Couples therapy & intensives • Betrayal trauma, addiction, and Couples On The Brink”specialists

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
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- 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.

Therapists: not all entry points into crisis work are equal. Couples arrive in crisis mode and it's easy to go straight ...
06/01/2026

Therapists: not all entry points into crisis work are equal.

Couples arrive in crisis mode and it's easy to go straight to the wound. But the friendship beneath the conflict is the most important thing to evaluate early — because it's also the most powerful resource to build on. When there's warmth still there, even buried, that's your foundation. Everything else can be learned.

Many therapists do couples work with individual therapy training and good instincts. That takes you somewhere. But struc...
05/30/2026

Many therapists do couples work with individual therapy training and good instincts. That takes you somewhere. But structured, research-based training takes you further — faster.

When you understand the architecture of relationship distress, you stop guessing and start navigating. Your clients feel that clarity, even when they can't name it.

Therapists: pay attention to what happens in the silence. Silence also shows you things words can't. Who looks at their ...
05/28/2026

Therapists: pay attention to what happens in the silence.

Silence also shows you things words can't. Who looks at their partner? Who looks away? Who reaches, even slightly?

In those unscripted moments, you see the relationship more clearly than in any structured exchange. Let it breathe. What you observe in that pause can shape the next ten minutes of session.

05/27/2026

Ahhh, Day 3. 🎉

Another incredible Gottman Level 3 training comes to a close.

Ten more dedicated clinicians have completed this advanced training and are even better equipped to help couples navigate life's toughest challenges—from conflict and disconnection to healing and rebuilding trust.

I'm so proud of the commitment, curiosity, and professionalism this group brought to the classroom. The work you're doing matters, and countless couples will benefit from the skills you've strengthened this week.

Safe travels, and thank you for an amazing three days.

05/26/2026

Day 2 ✔️
Today was all about practice.

We worked through the core Gottman Method interventions required for certification, using experiential exercises, deep clinical discussions, and plenty of role plays to bring the concepts to life.

More clarity. More confidence. And yes — a little exhaustion.

The kind of exhaustion that comes from a day spent learning, stretching, and sharpening your clinical skills.

Ready for Day 3.

Therapists: part of your role is to hold perspective when couples can’t. Couples who come in on the brink often feel lik...
05/25/2026

Therapists: part of your role is to hold perspective when couples can’t.
Couples who come in on the brink often feel like they're the exception — the case too far gone, too complicated, too painful to fix.
Part of your role is to hold a wider view. You've seen repair happen. You know what the research says about what's possible. That knowledge, offered calmly and without pressure, is its own kind of medicine.

Therapists sometimes hesitate to use structured models, worrying it'll feel scripted or cold. But clients don't experien...
05/23/2026

Therapists sometimes hesitate to use structured models, worrying it'll feel scripted or cold. But clients don't experience it that way.
They experience a therapist who knows where they are, knows what they need, and has a clear sense of where they're going.
That sense of direction, grounded in research, is one of the most reassuring things you can offer a couple in distress.

05/23/2026

Day 1 complete ✔️

Today we explored some of the most challenging situations couples bring into therapy. The work is serious, the responsibility is real, and the impact on families can be life-changing.

But one of the best parts of learning together is that we can laugh, connect, and enjoy the process too.

A room full of dedicated therapists, meaningful conversations, and plenty of smiles along the way.

And a special shout-out to co-presenter Tammy Tucker, whose insight, warmth, and humor helped make the day both engaging and inspiring. She's awesome.

Looking forward to Day 2.

05/21/2026

Final touches. Big breakthroughs ahead. 🌴

We’re getting ready for an incredible The Gottman Institute Level 3 training in California — and we can’t wait to see therapists from around the country in the room.

More events + trainings here: https://principleskills.com/event/

Most couples don’t need more communication tips.They need a therapist who can identify the patterns silently destroying ...
05/20/2026

Most couples don’t need more communication tips.

They need a therapist who can identify the patterns silently destroying the relationship underneath the surface.

The Gottman Method gives therapists practical, research-backed tools to assess conflict, emotional disconnection, trust breakdown, and repair attempts — before couples reach the point of no return.

If you work with couples, this training changes the way you see relationships forever.

📍 California 2026
🎓 Gottman Level 1 Professional Training
💸 Sign up for $25 OFF

Learn more: https://principleskills.com/events/gottman-level-1-professional-training-california-2026/

Address

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

Telephone

+17194947412

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