Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT)
The Gottman Institute proudly Announces the Addition of Dr. Tanja Haley as a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certification #116.
John Gottman, Ph.D., has learned what actually makes marriages work by studying and following over 3,000 couples throughout 40 years of research. Together with Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman, the Clinical Director of both The Gottman Institute and The Gottman Relationship Center & Referral Network, they have designed Gottman Method Couples Therapy, couples workshops and professional training for therapists.
Dr. Tanja has completed all 5 steps of the intensive training and clinical supervision necessary in order to achieve the designation of Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT).
What is a Certified Gottman Therapist?
*The following summary is courtesy of The Gottman Institute.
A Certified Gottman Therapist is an individual who has completed the certification program offered by The Gottman Institute. This program includes completion of the following five steps of training:
LEVEL
1
Bridging the Couple Chasm: A Research-Based Approach
Bridging the Couple Chasm: A Research-Based Approach
A two-day professional workshop by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, either in person or on DVD/videotape
LEVEL
2
Assessment, Intervention and Co-Morbidities
Assessment, Intervention and Co-Morbidities
A four-day training led by Dr. John M. Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, either in person or on DVD/videotape
LEVEL
3a
The Certification Practicum Workshop
The Certification Practicum Workshop
A four-day workshop led by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, offered in person
LEVEL
3b
Consultation
Consultation
A four-day workshop led by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, offered in person
LEVEL
3c
Tape Review
Tape Review
Submission and passing of required DVD/videotapes for review by a Senior Certified Gottman Therapist Tape Reviewer
PLEASE NOTE: Any therapist or health professional that has not completed ALL of the above requirements may not refer to him- or herself as a “Certified Gottman Therapist,” “Gottman Therapist,” “Gottman Trained Therapist,” “Gottman Method Therapist,” “Level 1, 2 or 3 Gottman Therapist,” or any name of similar title. Use of these terms are reserved ONLY for use by Certified Gottman Therapists, as they have demonstrated their competency in these methods. Certified Gottman Therapists must comply with the Institute’s guidelines for continued use of this certification mark.
The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.
– M. Scott Peck