How does it work?

• The "You. Together. Forever." Advanced Coaching Program provides the tools that your relationship needs to maintain a healthy connection, forever. We have live private group coaching meetings (just like our private Facebook Challenges, but much more intimate) twice a month for six months.

   

• During that time, you'll:

  … have access to Sam and Alapaki – Certified Gottman Couples Therapists, and their hand-selected coaches who work for the Gay Couples Institute

  … have an opportunity to ask questions and learn new skills based on your specific challenges

  … have access to the other members in the 401 group in a private, nurturing and supportive environment

  The goal is to help put a plan together for you that will create lasting change by August 1, 2018.

When do we meet live? 

• The first two live meetings are set on Wednesdays at 4PM PST
• The meetings last 90 minutes, typically
• During that time, the group of 20 participants will fill out a survey regarding alternatives that might work better for everyone
• Trainings continue for twelve sessions, typically six months from when you joined.
• You'll always have access to the replays of the private group trainings

What do we cover? 

• We will be teaching all of the four main modules couples typically need to work on: conflict management, trust, sex, and getting needs met.
• See the four module description above for further details.

What are my options? 

• You can attend with your partner, or on your own. All of the lessons are designed for you to implement yourself.
• Your training sessions are taught by six different coaches, all experienced in the Gay Couples Institute's methodology.
• Many of your trainings will have additional guest speakers brought in to teach about specialized issues, especially around rebuilding trust, and healthy long-term sex. These are often the most powerful sessions you'll experience.

What does it cost? 

• Our coaching clients usually invest $3000 to $10,000 for a three-month program. We want to make this accessible to more couples, so this program is $1197 for the first 20 registrants.
• If you're attending with a boyfriend or husband, they are included in the original cost.

Is there a deadline to take advantage of this? 

• We can only take 20 participants into the group. Once it's full, it's closed.
• We have 12 spots pre-sold, and anticipate the "You. Together. Forever." Gay Relationships 401 course to sell out

Is this therapy? 

• Couples approach us in very good, and very challenging places when they begin our program. The term "therapy" is used to describe treatment for psychological disorders. We do not approach your relationship from this negative stance, unless it is clear that other psychological factors are going on. At that point we would refer you to someone in your community for elevated care while you continue this program. Couples have seen a lot of success when this has been needed in the past.
• Although most of the coaching staff in this program have mental health licenses or certifications, the skills taught in this program are not delivered under the auspices of those credentials. This is done because those credentials are utilized when treating mental health "disorders," which is not how we see your situation.

Is there a guarantee? 

• We're the only relationship program to publish our results in a peer-reviewed scientific journal (Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, October 2017).
• This said, the success of others does not automatically ensure your success. There is no way for us to "guarantee" your success because so much of it depends on you. Ultimately, you make the final decision in your relationship. We are there to support your implementation of these skills as you see fit. Your relationship is the most important thing in your life, so you need to be in control of its direction.

Is this private and confidential? 

• Yes. Your participation will only be visible to our trained staff, and the others in the group. Your group will be set to 'secret' on Facebook so that no one else can see that you're in the group.
• The group members sign a confidentiality agreement saying that nothing said in the group will be repeated outside of it.

Are there bonuses? 

• Yes! We want to meet with you and learn about what you'd like to get out of the program! The first three registrants get a 30-minute meeting with Sam or Alapaki (depending on availability) to discuss a plan for the six months ahead. (normally $247).
• Yes, and YES! The first ten (10) registrants get a copy of the 80-page Gay Couples Institute Self Study Course, which outlines the application of our method (the Gottman Method) with gay couples. This powerful workbook has helped many couples start off quickly on the right foot upon starting the program. (normally $87)