
RESCHEDULED | The Art and Science of Love | Chicago | April 25-26, 2020
Date and Time:
April 25, 2020 8:30 am - April 26, 2020 - 5:00 pm
Events Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Chicago O’Hare Airport, 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018, United States
About The Events
GOTTMAN COUPLES WEEKEND WORKSHOP
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LOVE
What do successful couples do to foster romance and harmony in their relationships? Discover The Gottman Institute research. Heal and re-invigorate your love. Say goodbye to chronic conflicts and underlying issues. Say hello to deeper friendship and shared dreams. Work privately, with support as needed, on exercises validated by research to improve and enrich relationships. All materials and concepts are based on The Gottman Institute’s 40+ years of research — the most extensive studies ever done on relationships.
Event Details
2-DAY WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY:
Terri Ammirati & Dr. John “Jack” Crossen
LOCATION: CHICAGO
Who Should Attend The Event?
THIS IS IDEAL FOR ALL COUPLES, INCLUDING
This workshop is designed to strengthen your marriage or relationship with skills you will take home and continue to use. If you have a strong relationship, this workshop will provide information and tools to make it a great one. If your relationship is moderately distressed, then this two-day workshop will provide a road map for repair. It is also a wonderful workshop for therapists to attend with their partners. 12 CEUs are available to purchase upon request
- Engaged Couples
- Newlyweds
- Retirees and Empty Nesters
- Parents of Blended Families
- Couples Celebrating Anniversaries or Facing Changes
- Couples with Stressful Careers
- Those in Distressed Relationships
Note: This workshop is psycho-educational to practice skills and is NOT a form of therapy. If you are in high conflict or are seriously considering divorce, then private couple therapy is advised.
REGISTER IF YOU WANT TO
- IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP
- PROVIDE A LOVING HOME FOR CHILDREN
- MODEL A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP FOR CHILDREN
- SUPPLEMENT PRIVATE THERAPY SESSIONS
- SEEK A ROMANTIC, EDUCATIONAL GETAWAY
- RE-BOOT YOUR LOVE LIFE
- ASSESS YOUR RELATIONSHIP & MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
How Does This Workshop Help You?
- Improve physical, emotional and mental intimacy
- Recognize and counter the 4 primary behaviors that lead to divorce
- Develop deep fondness for and friendship with your partner
- Manage conflict and find resolutions to on-going fight
- Discover and pursue your lifelong dreams as an individual and as a couple
- Develop problem-solving skills as a partnership
- Access 40+ years of clinical research involving the observation and analysis of 3,000+ couples

GOTTMAN COUPLES WEEKEND WORKSHOP
What Do You Receive?
- 2 Gottman Manuals: covers workshop topics and related assignments to help you continue to incorporate valuable workshop information into your everyday lives.
- Gottman Love Maps, and Salsa and Open-Ended Card Decks: connect emotionally, increase intimacy, and improve understanding in a fun, gentle way.
GOTTMAN COUPLES WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Workshop Reviews
"Terri has helped me over the course of several years to deal with the death of my husband at a young age. She is direct when she needs to be and holds you accountable. If you are willing to do the work, she is an incredible woman to work with. The journey is not easy and, at times, you will not want to go but, in the end, you become what you want to be. Terri is knowledgeable, caring and flexible and, most of all, a valuable resource."
"Our marriage and relationship benefited greatly from our time with Terri. When we started with Terri, we were at the lowest point of our relationship. She helped us learn to talk through our issues without ....."

Terri A. Ammirati
YOUR PRESENTER
Terri Ammirati is the owner and director of Ammirati Counseling, bringing 22 years of experience to the field. Terri is a Certified Gottman Therapist specializing in Couples Therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps couples with all aspects of relational issues. She works with couples to enhance the quality of their relationship.
Her expert counseling helps couples explore ways to better manage conflicts. Couples learn tools to effectively improve communication with each other and find a path to heal from past hurts.
If you feel your relationship can’t be helped and have doubt there is hope for it, you can learn to love again. You will gain a renewed sense of confidence and ability to build a deeper level of intimacy and connection you thought was not possible.
Dr. John “Jack” Crossen
YOUR PRESENTER
Dr. Crossen is the only master Gottman trainer in the Portland area, and has an extensive history of direct collaboration with Gottman Institute founders Drs. John and Julie Gottman. In addition to working with couples at workshops, classes and private sessions, Dr. Crossen also trains and certifies other healthcare professionals to become Gottman therapists.
He has 30+ years of experience and numerous partnerships with universities, counseling centers and private practices throughout the northwest region.
