The Power of Marathon Intensive Couples Therapy: The Best for Healing Betrayal Marathon Intensive Couples Therapy is a different way to do marriage counseling. It is the best way to address the impact of relationship betrayal . Instead of meeting once a week, it’s a faster and more focused approach for healing infidelity. In addition,…
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Frequently Asked Questions What is the Gottman Method Difference? See this page Unique Impact of the Gottman Method How long will it take? Prior to doing any interventions on the couple, the full Gottman Method always starts with a very thorough three day relationship assessment, called here. The length of treatment depends on the severity…
Make an Appointment Craig Tucker, LCSW, is a Certified Gottman Therapist, Workshop Leader, and Gottman Trainer. He specializes in offering Intensive Marathon Couples Therapy to help couples strengthen their relationships. He also will do weekly sessions. As an out-of-network provider, he is not listed on any insurance panels and does not submit claims to insurance…
My Professional Journey and Expertise-Lisa Tucker, LPCC From Artist to Therapist: My Journey to Helping Relationships Thrive My journey to becoming a therapist started when I worked as an art instructor. After earning my MFA, I taught classes at our Studio at TuckerWorks. While creating their art, my students often shared personal stories and challenges.…
My Professional Journey and Expertise-Craig Tucker, LCSW My roots and growth I grew up near the ocean, which is why I’ve always loved the beach—it’s a special place for me. Also, I trained in music and learned to play the drums and piano. Music was a big part of my life, and I still enjoy…
Gottman Tools and for Building Lasting Love The Gottman Institute The Gottman Institute was founded by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman. Mainly, the Gottman Institute provides tools to help couples improve their relationships. In addition, it studies how families develop and grows over time. Finally, it trains mental health professionals and other…
Unique Impact of the Gottman Method The Gottman Method includes several exciting features that set it apart from traditional couples therapy: 1. Unleashing the Power of the Gottman Method: The Love Lab Assessment Edge In traditional couples therapy, the therapist usually starts by assessing and planning treatment in the first session. This might or might…
Lisa Tucker, MFA Lisa Tucker is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and curator. She received her MFA in Studio Art from UC Irvine in 2007, where her focus was combining art, technology and science into functional sculpture. Her interest in ceramics began while doing research for a project bringing scientific lab equipment into the kitchen. She…
Art and Psychotherapy Collaboration: The TuckerWorks Journey Crafting a Clear Vision to Support Couples In 2015, Lisa and Craig Tucker founded TuckerWorks. It was a collaboration. That is to say, they brought together their two passions: Art and Psychotherapy. Craig ran a successful private practice as a Certified Gottman Therapist. Meanwhile, Lisa brought her expertise…
There are four levels to The Sound Relationship House:
Level 1–Friendship. Friendship includes three parts:
Level II—The Positive Perspective. A positive perspective develops when couples maintain a strong friendship. In other words, they keep their Love Maps accurate and up to date, they consistently express fondness and admiration, and turn toward each other’s bids for attention. When this happens, positive feelings naturally outweigh the negative ones. This process strengthens their relationship, fosters a deeper connection, and is the road to intimacy and great sex.
Level III–Regulation of Conflict. This measures how well the couple respectfully communicates and accepts influence from each other during disagreements. It requires a willingness to forgive and to accept the totality of our partners. It also requires each person to allow their partner time to calm down when emotions get in the way of listening. When this works effectively, repair attempts succeed, and both partners find it easier to reach a compromise.
Level IV—Make Life’s Dreams Come True/Create Shared Meaning. These two levels often overlap, as the couple works to honor each other’s dreams while also building a shared sense of meaning. This connection strengthens their bond.
The Walls of the House: The walls of the house consist of the trust and commitment that the couple builds over time. When every part fits together, the relationship becomes strong and secure.