Classes

Garden Refuge offers practical classes as well as psycho-educational workshops. Some classes are offered for free, others are on a fee basis.

Spanish Class

Free - Ages 8+

Taught by native Peruvian, Rocio Shetler. For children who want a headstart on spanish, for those who may be struggling in school, for future tourists who want to learn some phrases, build their ear for the language, or those of you looking to refresh their language skills.

Doctors John and Julie Gottman smile while leaning toward one another.

How Science Revolutionized Couples Therapy

Free - Ages 18+

Not all couples therapy is effective. Science has helped leading therapists develop new, more effective approaches to building relationships and addressing conflict. This seminar explains the science and gives you an overview of the most effective approaches.

Open for Registration

A couple feeling closer and happier because they're using Gottman's Love Maps skills.

Love Maps & Emotional Attunement

Move from feeling like roommates to feeling like partners again. Re-establish curiosity, empathy, and emotional relevance so can stop assuming who your partner is and start knowing.

Coming Soon

A woman is distracted as her husband looks at her c=wanting to connect. They could use the Turning Towards skills Gottman developed

Turning Toward Your Partner

Spot the times your partner is looking to connect and learn to respond. Combat emotional withdrawal, neglect and escalating loneliness. Learn the art of the stress reducing conversation.

A smiling couple look at one another because Gottman lessons taguht them how to build admiration, apprecitaion and fondness.

Admiration, Appreciation & Fondness

If you struggle to feel valued or are caught in a negativity loop, learn tools to replace negative filters with shared goodwill and warmth — the antidote to relational erosion.

A young couple grimaces at each other standing back to back. They need Gottman's conflict resolution skills

Couples Conflict

Address conflict without damaging your relationship. Good for recurring arguments. Seeing conflict as a doorway to identity and shared meaning instead of a battle.

A heart made out of soft glowing light to symbolize the result of Gottman's method for creating shared meaning in couples.

Create Shared Meaning in Life

Everyone has systems of meaning. Create rituals of connection to help align your values and priorities. Building a micro-culture that gives the relationship identity, direction, and emotional glue.

A couple walks down the street with arm around each other, equal and happy after learning to share power in their relationship ship, a skill taught by Gottman couples therapy

Power Balance

Learn negotiation strategies, skills for mutual influence, compromise. Grow a more collaborative, respectful partnership where both voices matter; reduce defensiveness and gridlock.