Couple's Therapy & 6 Fun Ways To Build Intimacy! | Gottman Method Refresher

Happy Valentine's Week, Lovers!
My first video on Emotional Intimacy is still one of my most watched videos, and many of you have been asking for more tips. Today's video is a combination of education and fun! We begin by discussing John & Julie Gottman's empirical approach to couple's therapy and end with 6 fun activities to try with either your own partner or couples that you're working with if you're a fellow Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) or couple's therapist. Which activity do you think would be the most challenging for you?

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00:00 Introduction
01:17 Gottman Method
04:57 6 Fun Ways To Build Intimacy

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[rmy_Youtube]

I absolutely love these ideas! Have to try! Happy Valentine's Day!

[faithaffirmationswithmiah]

1. Try something new together
2. Draw your partner and discuss (what stands out to you about them )
3. Find lyrics that express your love
4. Blindfolded food tasted (put the food on the body)
5. Ask taboo questions
6. Recreate a special moment and discuss

[odikaonwualu]

"The thing about building intimacy is it requires vulnerability." That's deep and so true. Wish my ex-wife understood that. Thanks GQ for bringing me here.

[wonjellies]

I'm from the GQ video. Thank you for doing the things you do!

[mrandmrsomuteku]

My husband and I love the resources we found through this channel. so glad we found you 🧡

[Nick.]

My girlfriend and I both would love for you to make a video explaining this concept more and what you personally suggest about each method covered also because you are a very smart therapist as well😊 we just found your channel and have only watched 3 videos so far! We both already have learned a lot but haven't used any of the information or activies you've suggested yet because we've been too busy binge watching your videos🤣 We cannot wait to become better and grow together thank you so much!

[deztinywillis]

This actually makes me excited to know that as you say these exercises, and I imagine doing them with my girlfriend, I just smile because doing anything with her so much fun

[amyryder]

Thank you! This video just saved us $1000 in counselling costs 😀😀😀

[brittaneyh.]

I would love for you to do a deep dive into the Gottman Method!

[vanessaschon]

Fellow therapist here listening to your video before work. Excellent!

[LindaKLee]

This was really good !
My husband & I are Marriage Coaches and we do a lot of workshops, & retreats.
It’s refreshing to see others on the front line for marriage, being intentional on adding value.

[sharkbait_hoohannah]

I really love this. Excited to continue to follow you and learn! I love my partner but we both struggle with emotional intimacy and openness and i am looking forward to trying some of these suggestions! I wonder if you could do a video on ways to open up/how to approach those conversations

[shaunmcguire]

I would love to see your deep-dive into this model! Your reviews of the different models has been so informative and helpful! Thanks!

[annholley]

Saw you on GQ video and instantly subscribed to your channel ... When is the book coming out

[msjohnson]

Thank you for creating your channel. I'm currently in graduate school, in my 3rd internship, and I'm interested in earning my associates license in MFT after graduation. Your videos are valuable to my journey. I wish I wouldve found you when I began the program. Keep sharing your journey and knowledge!!!!

[oooitsleo]

Sometimes it seems impossible to build intimacy when it was never there to being with. Coming from someone that was in a relationship where intimacy was always tucked away, and hidden, it just seemed easier to find something new.

[alethiamiller]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!? This is really really good info! I've been to so many sites that just give you very surface level or recycled ideas but the info and suggestions you give are very insightful but also sound really fun! I'm going to try the "drawing" one with my husband tonight! 😊 Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with people who need it (like me, 😬 lol)! 💜 Please post more videos about intamacy ideas! (I'm also interested in hearing the "let's get the vacuum" story! Lol)

[Tubbsmuzik]

Great episode with great suggestions. I hope to try them soon. Thank you.

[Brianna-mzwn]

Damn i am the problem, thank you for making these videos lol I really love him I can do it.

[marrisamodell]

Just found you from the GQ video and I think your viewpoints are so vital and compassionate!