Principle Skills Relationship Center

Principle Skills Relationship Center Gottman training for professionals • Certification mentoring • Couples therapy & intensives • Betrayal trauma, addiction, and Couples On The Brink”specialists

Principle Skills Relationship Center is one of the few therapy practices in Colorado that specializes in treating couples with The Gottman Method, which is based on extensive research and data on relationships. Our therapists integrate the Method with other therapeutic approaches. We provide individual, couples and family counseling for a range of issues:
- Trauma
- Addiction
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Betrayal
- Life Transitions
- Emotional/Sexual Betrayals
- Pornography-related problems
- Sexual Compulsions
- Substance Abuse
- Disabilities & Medical Conditions
- Divorce & Separation

We were the first group to offer The Gottman Institute’s couples and parenting workshops to families in Colorado and Hawaii. We also train healthcare professionals in The Gottman Method and other continuing education courses in Colorado and Hawaii.

In couples, disengaging during conflict can feel safer than staying present — but over time, it creates emotional distan...
01/17/2026

In couples, disengaging during conflict can feel safer than staying present — but over time, it creates emotional distance. Emotional withdrawal isn’t calm resolution; it’s often a protective response to overwhelm, unmet needs, or fear of making things worse.

01/16/2026

Gottman Level 2 began today—3 days in Camarillo, CA + online

Level 2 helps therapists work more effectively with:
👉 escalation + gridlock
👉 reactivity / shutdown
👉 trust injuries + betrayal
👉 trauma + addiction + ongoing stress

Next dates here: https://principleskills.com/event/

Small moments matter. In couples therapy, observing how partners respond to everyday bids for connection reveals attachm...
01/15/2026

Small moments matter. In couples therapy, observing how partners respond to everyday bids for connection reveals attachment patterns — and highlights powerful opportunities to strengthen emotional safety, responsiveness, and trust.

01/12/2026

Not all conflict is the same.

Gottman Level training gives therapists the tools to identify risk, assess relationship dynamics, and intervene with confidence—even in the toughest cases.

🔗 Learn more about Gottman training
https://tinyurl.com/gottman-training

Therapists should observe whether partners recognize and respond to repair attempts. Missed or rejected repairs often es...
01/12/2026

Therapists should observe whether partners recognize and respond to repair attempts. Missed or rejected repairs often escalate conflict and signal emotional disconnection that needs targeted support.

Advance your clinical skills with Gottman Level 2, designed to deepen your work with couples using evidence-based interv...
01/12/2026

Advance your clinical skills with Gottman Level 2, designed to deepen your work with couples using evidence-based interventions. Learn practical tools you can apply immediately, gain confidence working with couples, and grow your professional expertise.

📅 Dates: January 16, 2026 - January 18, 2026
📍 Location: Sonesta Select Camarillo | Camarillo, CA | Hybrid: In-person or Virtual
🎓 Ideal for: Therapists, counselors, psychologists & relationship professionals

🔗 Learn More & Register:
https://principleskills.com/events/gottman-level-2-professional-training-california/

When love is consistent, the nervous system relaxes.And when the nervous system relaxes, the connection deepens.That’s t...
01/09/2026

When love is consistent, the nervous system relaxes.
And when the nervous system relaxes, the connection deepens.
That’s the power of making your relationship a priority.

01/08/2026

When a child comes to us buzzing with excitement,
they’re not just sharing information.
They’re sharing themselves.

Their curiosity.
Their joy.
Their need to be seen in that moment.

And yes — life is full.
There are meals to make, messages to answer,
a thousand responsibilities pulling at our attention.
It’s easy to underestimate how much these small moments matter
because they arrive quietly,
without urgency.

But how we respond teaches them something lasting.
Not about the story itself,
but about whether their inner world matters.
Whether their enthusiasm is welcome.
Whether we’re a place they want to return to.

We don’t have to match their energy perfectly.
We just have to be present enough to receive it.

Because when children feel met in their excitement,
they keep bringing it to us.
And that — over time —
builds connection in the quietest, most meaningful ways. ❤️

🔔 Gottman Level 2 Professional Training - Registration Closing Jan 12 at 11:59 pm!Advance your couples therapy skills wi...
01/08/2026

🔔 Gottman Level 2 Professional Training - Registration Closing Jan 12 at 11:59 pm!

Advance your couples therapy skills with Level 2 training.

Training details:
• 📅 Dates: Jan 16–18, 2026
• 📍 Format: In-person (California) or Live Virtual
• 🧠 Focus: Advanced Gottman assessments & interventions
• 🛠️ Learn: Case conceptualization, conflict management & treatment planning
• 🎓 For: Therapists, counselors & mental health professionals

➡️ Register Now: https://principleskills.com/events/gottman-level-2-professional-training-california/

01/07/2026

This is what makes Gottman Level Training different.
Not theory. Research. Tools. Outcomes.

🎓 Gottman Level Training Workshops for professionals
https://principleskills.com/event/

01/06/2026

Is Gottman training worth the time and money for your therapy practice?

If you’re considering Level 1–3 training and want clarity on outcomes, structure, and fit, we’ve put everything in one place.

👉 Visit our website to learn more about Gottman Training Workshops for professionals.
https://principleskills.com/services/professional-development/

01/05/2026

At the beginning, differences feel exciting, fresh, interesting, even magnetic.
Later, those same differences can feel frustrating or confusing.

But the goal isn't to match perfectly. It’s to understand, respect, and appreciate each other’s uniqueness.

Love lasts when acceptance replaces fixing.
Curiosity replaces judgment.
And connection becomes more important than control.

Different doesn’t mean incompatible; it means there’s more to learn.

Address

7710 N Union Boulevard #202
Colorado Springs, CO
80920

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm

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+17194947412

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Caralee presents The Gottman Institute's couples weekend workshop, The Art and Science of Love. She completed a lengthy and rigorous training program to earn her credential as a Certified Gottman Therapist and a Certified Gottman Levels 1 and 2 Trainer. Caralee was the first Certified Gottman Therapist to open the “Art & Science of Love” couples workshop to the public in Colorado, hosting the first event in the Spring of 2015. Caralee's practice, Principle Skills Relationship Center, operates in Colorado Springs and she presents her couples workshops in various beautiful Colorado locations. She also provides trainings for Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2. Caralee is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has operated a private practice since 2009. As a marriage and couples therapist/counselor, Caralee has experience helping people who deal with issues such as depression, addiction and betrayal. Caralee is also a certified Sexual Addiction Recovery Therapist. Her credentials, plus her wealth of experience, allows her to effectively and compassionately help couples strengthen their relationships.