Having a baby reorients your identities and your responsibilities.

I invite you to come together in a group setting to learn some relationship and parenting strategies, and what to expect with the changes that tend to occur. Set aside time to understand each other's needs and feelings. This relationship-strengthening workshop is for those preparing for pregnancy, pregnant, or parenting children 0-3 years old.

Are you wondering about how parenting a new baby will affect your carefully-crafted life together?

Or… Are you having struggles in a relationship that involves parenting a new little person? Why did nobody tell you it was going to be this hard?

Or… Are you missing the relationship you had, now that this new little person arrived in your life?

Or… Are you wanting to build a better relationship in your new roles as parents?

Or… Have you been looking for a couples therapist and having trouble finding someone? Have you looked into the Gottman Method and found yourself thinking that it might work for you?

This course may be for you!

This five-week series, which you both attend together, is all about you and your relationship… as you explore together, you’ll be learning about each other, building tools, strengthening your friendship, working on repairs, and getting “good enough” at this relationship stuff.

In a supportive and welcoming environment, you can learn to:

• strengthen your relationship; the best predictor of marital harmony after a new baby arrives is the quality of friendship in your marriage.

• foster your baby’s/child’s development; babies who live in a home with a happy and playful parenting team feel safer and learn more easily. They cry less, they smile more. They have stronger language skills.

Sign up today!

Next offerings:

November-December 2023

Five Monday evenings, November 20 - December 18,
from 6:00 to 8:30 pm MDT.
Where: Online, with Zoom format

At this time, the cost is just $250 plus materials for the five 2.5-hour classes;
materials fee is an additional $50 (this goes to the Gottman Institute).
These include a 374-page online workbook, handouts, and reminder emails.
It may be possible to use your insurance benefits — ask us if you’d like to learn more!

FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When should we take the workshop?

A: The earlier the better! Ideally, before or during pregnancy, and preferably in your second trimester, but it can be taken anytime after baby is born, if you have up to a three-year-old child at home. This is because the workshop focuses on parents and parenting little ones.

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Q: Can I bring my baby?

A: Babes-in-arms are welcome to come with you; no crawling or toddling little ones, please. Most busy children are too much of a distraction to you (and others). To give yourself this time to focus on your relationship, I really suggest finding childcare. AND I understand how difficult it can be with teeny babies. If you have concerns, just ask!

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Q: Where are classes taught?

A: I teach online sometimes, and in-person other times. This current series is online, over Zoom.

A: When I teach in-person, it is at Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center. Classes are open to all, not just birth center clients! Located in the North Valley of Albuquerque, at 7708 4th Street NW, Los Ranchos, NM.

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Q: For non-Zoom classes: What will you be doing to help keep us safe from COVID-19?

A: For in-peron classes, masks are optional. Please contact me if you have concerns or special needs. We also disinfect surfaces and practice social distancing, which is why the class size is limited to only 10 couples. You are welcome to step outside during breaks.

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Q: When is the next series available?

A: Offered five Monday evenings, November 20 - December 18, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Both people should plan on attending both days. Sign up HERE.

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Q: Do you take insurance?

A: We can in some instances. If you would like to find out how insurance might be used, contact us directly. Also, this series is offered this at a nice affordable rate for all, to encourage attendance!

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Q: How can I learn more?

A: Feel free to reach out to me, HERE. You can also explore more at The Gottman Institute Website.

From this research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have created a series of classes that emphasize a “nuts-and-bolts” approach to improving couples’ relationships, and helping to guide parenting too!