MCCS Okinawa- Family Advocacy- 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work 2026

FAP Prevention and Education will be offering a full day workshop on Saturday, January 10th, from 9:00am-4:00pm. The Gottman Workshop: The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work is structured around the New York Times best seller, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver, and will teach participants on how to improve their friendship, fondness and admiration for their partner.

Participants will also learn skills and tools on how to manage conflict constructively by addressing both solvable and perpetual problems within one’s relationship. Lastly, this class aims to allow individuals to create a shared meaning within their marriage through enhancement of communication and intimate connection.

The Gottman Workshop: The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work is beneficial for pre-marital couples, newlyweds, and well-established couples looking to gain helpful skills to successfully enhance their marriage.