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Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1

Bridging the Couple Chasm

January 22 - 25, 2026 with William Bumberry, PhD

at the Iberostar Paraíso

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This training is recognized by The Gottman Institute to meet criteria as part of the certification track to become a Certified Gottman Therapist.

This training is a valuable standalone training and also a prerequisite for Gottman Level 2 training. On behalf of our participants, EBTS will be purchasing a package from The Gottman Institute for attendees that will include the following materials (valued at $279):

  • 300-page Level 1 Clinical Training Manual (pdf download).
  • On-demand version of the Level 1 training delivered by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, allowing participants to revisit the full training at their leisure.
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Training Certificate of Completion.
  • Eligibility to continue to Gottman Level 2 Clinical Training.

Learn the skills used by the world’s leading couples therapists.

In this workshop, you’ll gain a clear, research-based roadmap for helping couples manage conflict, deepen connection, and build shared meaning—grounded in the Gottmans’ Sound Relationship House Theory.

Discover what makes relationships succeed—or fail.

You’ll be introduced to Dr. Gottman’s groundbreaking research on thousands of couples, including what separates the “Masters” from the “Disasters” of relationships. Through this lens, you’ll learn how to assess relational strengths and challenges using practical, evidence-based assessment strategies.

Watch real couples, real therapy, real results.

This engaging, interactive training includes original footage from the Gottman “Love Lab,” along with clinical video demonstrations by Dr. Julie Gottman. You’ll see key interventions in action and walk away with tools you can immediately bring into your couples work.

Daily Schedule

Day 1

9:00am-10:30am
The Research: What Makes Relationships Succeed or Fail
10:30am-10:45am
Break
10:45am-12:15pm
How to Assess a Relationship

Day 2

9:00am-10:30am
The Assessment Process
10:30am-10:45am
Break
10:45am-12:15pm
Film of Assessment Session

Day 3

9:00am-10:30am
Introduction to Interventions: The Philosophy of Therapy; Conflict Management
10:30am-10:45am
Break
10:45am-12:15pm
Conflict Management (continued)

Day 4

9:00am -10:30am
Building Friendship
10:30am-10:45am
Break
10:45am-12:15pm
Building Shared Meaning; Case Consultation & Q&A

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About William Bumberry, PhD

William Bumberry, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience working with couples. He has been with the Gottman Institute for more than a decade and is a Senior Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. In addition to being an active member of TGI’s Speaker Bureau, Dr. Bumberry serves as a consultant to clinicians seeking certification and is a Video Reviewer for the final step of the certification process. He is certified to present all three levels of the Gottman Method training sequence, as well as the Art & Science of Love workshop. Dr. Bumberry is a member of the American Psychological Association.

Since becoming a certified trainer for the Gottman Institute, Dr. Bumberry has presented Gottman professional trainings throughout the U.S. and abroad. He has been featured in numerous workshops and conferences, including the Psychotherapy Networker and AAMFT Annual Conferences. He is an experienced, clear, energetic speaker with the ability to present complicated material in a practical, easy-to-use manner. Dr. Bumberry is passionate about helping clinicians bring the Gottman Method into their life’s work ... making the world a better place ... one couple at a time.

Iberostar Paraíso All-Inclusive Resort

Riviera Maya, Mexico

  • Iberostar Paraíso
  • +52-984-877-2800
  • Carretera Chetumal - P. Juarez Km 309
  • Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo , 77710
  • Mexico

Getting There

Closest International Airport:

Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Time from airport to resort:

30 minutes down the scenic coastal highway

Transportation to/from the resort:

Uber and other rideshares are prohibited from entering the Cancun Airport. You can easily get a taxi using the airport’s authorized taxi service or preschedule a shared or private shuttle and there is an abundance of options online. For your return trip, the hotel can call a taxi for you, or you can preschedule a shuttle.

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Learning Objectives

Upon Completion of This Training, Participants Will Be Able To:

Continuing Education

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  • Continuing Education Credits sponsored by CE-Classes.com.
  • Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form.
  • Licensed professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
  • Participants will be awarded 12 CEs following the successful completion of this course.

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  • The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
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  • California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.
  • Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2027
  • Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
  • Florida Certification Board
  • Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2025
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  • New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260
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  • Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
  • Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
  • South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
  • Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
  • This course is NOT available for NBCC credit.
  • This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.
  • Many state boards of social work, counseling and MFT do accept CEs that are approved by the APA or other state boards (such as those listed above). We encourage you to check with your state board regarding the applicability of these credits.

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