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Gottman Level 2 | Standardshow details + $850.00 USD  
Gottman Level 2 | Students & Internsshow details + $750.00 USD  
Gottman Level 2| Students & Internsshow details + $750.00 USD  

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2: Assessment, Intervention, and Co-Morbidities
     October 7, 2026 - October 9, 2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
     Eventure | Berea, Kentucky Level 2 Training builds upon the foundations of Level 1 and focuses on assessment, case conceptualization, and intervention strategies using the Gottman Method. Participants will learn how to interpret assessment results, plan treatment, and apply targeted interventions for couples experiencing complex challenges and co-morbid issues.
Live Gottman Level 2 training led by an Advanced Clinical Gottman Trainer with participants learning assessment and intervention strategies for relationship challenges.
Deepen your Gottman Method training in this live Level 2 workshop, led by an Advanced Gottman Trainer. Strengthen assessment and intervention skills, expand your clinical toolkit, and learn to apply Gottman concepts with confidence through expert instruction and real-session video analysis.

REAL SKILLS FOR REAL LIFE

Level 2: Practical Tools for High-Conflict and Complex Couples

Gottman Level 2 is a live, skills-focused training designed to help clinicians work more effectively with high-conflict and complex couples. You’ll build on Level 1 by strengthening your assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning—so you can quickly identify patterns that keep couples stuck

Through expert instruction, structured interventions, and video examples of real clinical work, you’ll learn practical tools for de-escalation, repair, and emotional connection. Level 2 helps you move beyond “refereeing” conflict and toward guiding couples into healthier communication, trust, and lasting change.

SMALL-GROUP SETTING

Level 2 | Assessment, Intervention, and Morbidities

What Will You Receive at Gottman Level 2?

CE Credits

Up to 20 Continuing Education hours, available for purchase

PDF Manual

300+ page digital download Gottman Level 2 Clinical Training Manual

Videos

Online lectures and interventions

Certificate

Certificate of Completion from The Gottman Institute

Eligibility

Eligibility to begin Level 3 Clinical Training

Plus, you receive:

Refreshments and lunch, as the opportunity to retake the certification test for free.

Continuing Education credit

Credits can be purchased at a cost of $40. Contact Dr. Crossen at 503-057-3763 to purchase credits. Credits are provided by the CBI Center for Education.

LEARN FROM AN ADVANCED GOTTMAN TRAINER

Level 2 | Assessment, Intervention, and Morbidities

Who Should Attend Gottman Level 2?

  • Mental health professionals,
  • Allied professionals and clergy,
  • Students and interns
  • Professors, teachers of couples therapy,
  • Family clinic staff,
  • Researchers in the social sciences, and
  • Employer Assistance Providers.

GROW YOUR PRACTICE

Level 2 | Assessment, Intervention, and Morbidities

What Will You Learn in Gottman Level 2?

Advanced Assessment and Case Conceptualization

Quickly identify core patterns (conflict cycles, gridlock, emotional injury) and what’s driving them.

Clear Treatment Planning

Structure sessions and prioritize interventions so therapy stays focused and productive.

Interventions that Build Repair

Help couples develop skills to strengthen friendship, improve communication, and increase effective repair attempts.

Gridlock Help

Move couples from stuck, repeating fights toward dialogue, understanding, and compromise.

De-escalation for High-conflict Dynamics

Gain tools to reduce flooding, interrupt escalation, and help partners regain emotional regulation in session..

Applying Gottman Tools in Real Clinical Moments

Integrate techniques with confidence through video examples, guided practice, and live Q&A

BOOST YOUR CAREER

Level 2 | Assessment, Intervention, and Morbidities

How You’ll Learn: Real Case Videos, Practice, and Q&A

Learning is reinforced through video segments featuring one couple in session with Dr. Julie Gottman. Participants will debrief each segment together, engage in brief role-plays, and take part in live Q&A throughout the training.

Discussion focuses on how Gottman research translates into practical, real-world tools attendees can use in their work with individuals, couples, and relationships.

Want a Refresher? Take Dr. Jack's Course & Get Free Retakes.

Level 2 | Assessment, Intervention, and Morbidities

How Can Gottman Level 2 Help You?

  1. You’re ready to go beyond the basics and strengthen your confidence working with high-conflict and complex couples.

  2. You want a clearer clinical roadmap—stronger assessment, better case conceptualization, and more effective treatment planning.

  3. Your sessions can feel like you’re refereeing the same fight every week, and you need tools to interrupt escalation and create real movement.

  4. You want advanced interventions that help couples rebuild trust, increase repair, and reconnect emotionally—not just “communicate better.”

  5. You need practical strategies to work with gridlock, perpetual problems, and deep emotional injuries that keep couples stuck.

  6. You want to help partners replace destructive cycles with healthier patterns—and guide them toward lasting change inside and outside the therapy room.

Gottman Level 2 Training Objectives

At the completion of this training, you will be able to:

  1. Clarify whether Level 2 is appropriate if I’m not doing couples therapy full-time.

  2. Explain how Level 2 differs from Level 1 and what “advanced” really means.

  3. Describe what I’ll be able to do after Level 2 that I can’t do now.

  4. Summarize how Level 2 helps with high-conflict couples (escalation, flooding, repeated fights).

  5. Outline how Level 2 supports complex cases (trauma history, affairs, trust rupture, long-term resentment).

  6. Confirm whether Level 2 is useful if my clients are stuck in gridlock or perpetual problems.

  7. Specify whether the training includes step-by-step interventions or stays mostly theoretical.

  8. Demonstrate how the training translates into real sessions (not just concepts).

  9. Identify what prerequisites I need (Level 1 completion, clinical background, experience level).

  10. Compare whether Level 2 is better than other couples therapy trainings for practical application.

  11. Describe the learning format (video review, role-play, discussion, Q&A) and how interactive it is.

  12. Estimate the time commitment and whether I can keep up with the pace.

  13. Confirm whether I’ll receive a certificate and whether it counts toward continuing education.

  14. Explain whether the training is worth the investment for my stage of practice.

  15. Address how Level 2 supports work with individuals (not only couples).

  16. Clarify whether I’ll be expected to role-play or share cases in front of the group.

  17. Describe what I’ll learn if I’m already using Gottman tools—will this still add value?

  18. Summarize what outcomes I should expect in my practice after implementing Level 2 methods.

  19. Confirm whether the training is live, and identify who will teach it (Advanced Gottman Trainer).

  20. Explain what support exists after the training (resources, next steps, Level 3 readiness).

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Reviews

“Level 2 gave me a clearer roadmap for high-conflict couples. I’m less reactive in session and much more effective at helping partners de-escalate and repair.” (M.R., CA)
I walked away with interventions I could use immediately. My couples stopped circling the same fight and started making real progress within a few sessions.” (J.T., CO)
“The video examples made everything click. Seeing the Gottman techniques in action helped me translate the research into practical clinical moves.” (S.L., TX)
“I’ve taken many trainings, but Level 2 helped me organize my work with complex cases. My treatment planning is stronger and my sessions feel more focused.” (A.K., WA)
“This training improved my confidence with escalation and flooding. I now have specific tools to slow things down, stabilize the room, and keep couples engaged.” ( D.P., FL)
“Level 2 helped me work with gridlock in a way that feels respectful and productive. Couples leave feeling understood instead of defeated.” (K.N., IL)
“I appreciated how applicable it was—not just theory. I left with a deeper understanding of patterns, plus practical steps to help couples rebuild trust.” (R.S., NY)

Your Presenter

John "Jack" Crossen, P.h.D.

Dr. Crossen is the first advanced Gottman trainer in the Portland area.
He has an extensive history of direct collaboration with Gottman Institute founders Drs. John and Julie Gottman.
He has 30+ years of experience and numerous partnerships with universities, counseling centers and private practices throughout the northwest region.
Dr. Crossen presenting with the Gottmans
Drs. John and Julie Gottman with Dr. "Jack" Crossen.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund minus $50 administrative fee for cancelation on or before November 3, 2021. Credit for future training applied for cancellation after November 3, 2021

"Successful relationships are built on friendship."

Dr. John Gottman

Venue:  

Venue Phone: 859-626-2157

Address:
130 North Broadway, Berea, Kentucky, 40403, United States

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