7 Principles Program For Couples

Holy Transfiguration OCA Cathedral

Weekend November 14th & 15th 2025 In Person Workshop

Mount Tabor Counseling will be hosting the full 7 Principles Workshop on the evening of Friday November 14th, and All day Saturday (15th).

Couples will receive: 

  • 10 hours of content from an experienced Couples Counselor
  • 2 Hard Copies of the 7 Principles Workbook
  • A hardcopy of the book: 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work
  • The Love Maps & Open-Ended Questions card decks
Cost: $100 Per Couple
For questions email programs@mounttaborcounseling.com
Check out the schedule here

Join us at Holy Transfiguration OCA Cathedral on November 14–15, 2025 for a transformative Gottman 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop. This  research-based program helps couples strengthen friendship, improve communication, and build lifelong partnership through practical tools and guided exercises. Whether your marriage is thriving or in need of renewal, this weekend offers hope, insight, and connection in a supportive environment. Led by Dn. Basil and Brittany Balke, trained Gottman leaders, a Deacon, and experienced Couples Counselors. The workshop blends timeless wisdom with proven methods. Invest in your marriage and take the next step toward deeper love and unity.

For More Information about the 7 Principles Program

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Our Facilitators

Fr. Dn. Basil Balke and Pani-matka Brittany Balke have been married for 14 years, parents of 4 and are facilitator of the Gottman 7 Principles workshop. They are experienced couples counselors, and have worked with hundreds of couples using the Gottman model in clinical & pastoral settings. 

What will the schedule be for this workshop? 

Friday Evening (All Times are Mountain Time)

6:00PM – Workshop Starts – A Conversation about what Makes Marriage Work. 

7:00PM – Short Break 

9:00PM – Evening Concludes

Saturday 

8:00am – Breakfast

9:00am – Noon –  Workshop begins again focusing on the Principles of Marriage and Relationship Conflict. 

12:00pm – Lunch Break – Potluck.

12:30pm – 4:30pm – Workshop continues focusing on Perpetual Problems in Relationships. 

4:30pm – Workshop Concludes

7 Principles Workshop November 14th - 15th 2025

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