Signature workshop · for churches and organizations
A marriage workshop your church can host.
7 Principles, 1 Love is research-based teaching on marriage, grounded in Dr. Gottman's Seven Principles and shaped by faith. Emily brings it to your room, for your couples.
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What it is
Teaching that stops so couples can practice.
Most marriage events give couples information. This one gives them a room, a tool, and a disagreement to try it on while a facilitator is nearby.
The day alternates between short teaching blocks and exercises couples complete together. Nobody is asked to share their marriage with the group.
The content follows the seven principles, including how couples build connection in ordinary moments, how they handle conflict that never fully resolves, and how they build a shared sense of meaning.
Faith is named openly rather than implied. Couples hear how the tools connect to the convictions your church already teaches.
- Led by
- Emily, CEO & Co-Founder
- Built on
- Dr. John Gottman's Seven Principles
- Certification
- Certified Seven Principles Leader
- Hosted by
- Churches and organizations
- Location
- Your space, in or near Fort Wayne
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Research basis
Built on observation, not opinion.
Dr. John Gottman's Seven Principles come out of decades of studying how couples actually interact, including which small behaviors predict trouble and which repair it.
Emily holds the Certified Seven Principles Leader credential, which means the material is taught as designed rather than improvised. She is also an affair recovery specialist, so hard questions do not derail the room.
Research does not replace scripture here, and scripture is not used to prop up the research. Both are treated as serious, and couples are free to weigh them.
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Format and length
Three shapes, chosen with you.
We agree the format before the date is set, based on your calendar, your room, and how many couples you expect.
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One-day intensive
A single Saturday, built for a group that can give the whole day. Teaching blocks alternate with exercises couples complete together.
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Two-evening series
Two shorter sessions on consecutive weeks, which suits churches with midweek programming and couples with weekend commitments.
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Weekend retreat
A Friday evening and Saturday with more room for practice, often used by churches that already run an annual marriage retreat.
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Who brings what
A clear division of labor.
Nobody has to guess what the day requires from your team.
Your church provides
- A room that seats your group, with tables or chairs that can be rearranged.
- A screen or projector for teaching slides.
- A way to invite couples: announcement, bulletin, email, or signup form.
- One staff or volunteer contact on the day.
Emily brings
- Interactive teaching across the seven principles, grounded in Dr. Gottman's research.
- Practical tools couples practice in the room rather than only hear about.
- Faith-based framing that connects the tools to your church's own convictions.
- A Certified Seven Principles Leader who has worked with couples in crisis, not only in theory.
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Questions
What pastors usually ask.
Is this the same as the Gottman card deck or a book study?
No. A book study gives couples information. This workshop gives couples supervised practice, with teaching that stops every so often so partners can try the tool on a real disagreement. Emily holds the Certified Seven Principles Leader credential and teaches from the research directly.
How many couples should we plan for?
The room works best when couples can hear each other without amplification and still have privacy during exercises. We will agree on a target count with you before the date, based on your space and how you plan to group couples.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on format, length, and travel. Send a request with your preferred format and dates and you will receive a quote with what is included, so nothing is decided by surprise.
Do couples need to be married to attend?
The workshop is written for married couples, and engaged couples preparing for marriage are welcome. If you are planning a premarital cohort, say so in the request and we will shape the format around it.
Request a date
Tell us about your church.
Include the format you are considering, roughly how many couples you expect, and any dates already on your calendar.
Prefer to talk first? Call (260) 222-8396 or email emily@unboxedgracecoaching.com.