No. This workshop is designed to be private and supportive. You will never be asked to share personal information with the group. All exercises are done privately with your partner.

No. This is an educational workshop, not therapy. It is designed to give couples practical, research-based tools they can use right away. While it may feel therapeutic, it is not a substitute for counseling. Couples in need of therapy or working through more serious issues may benefit from therapy in addition to—or instead of—this workshop.

This program is for couples in committed relationships who want to strengthen their bond, improve communication, and deepen intimacy. It’s perfect for couples at any stage—dating, engaged, newlyweds, or married for decades—who want to grow together.

It is not recommended for couples experiencing severe distress, domestic violence, active addiction, or untreated mental health concerns. It is also not intended for individuals attending without their partner.

The day combines short lectures, video presentations, and guided couple exercises. You’ll practice each of the 7 Principles with your partner in a private and supportive setting. The leaders are available to answer questions and provide guidance, but there is no group sharing required.

Your registration includes the full-day workshop, the Seven Principles Pack (two Couples Guides, a copy of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book, and Love Map Card Decks), and a Chick-fil-A lunch provided on-site.

The book is an excellent resource, but the workshop brings the material to life. You’ll have the structure, accountability, and expert guidance of trained leaders, along with the chance to practice the exercises in real time with your partner. Couples often find the workshop helps them understand and apply the principles much more effectively than reading alone.

Yes. This workshop is designed for couples to attend together so you can practice the tools and exercises as a team.

While River Park Counseling is a professional Christian counseling practice, this workshop itself is based on the Gottman Institute’s 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work program and is not a faith-based curriculum. All couples are welcome.