The Gottman Method–Michael Basta
January 25th, 2011 at 6:42 pm (emotional health, counseling, life coaching, spirituality, marriage, couple)
Several years ago I heard about a psychologist who claimed that, after spending a short time with a couple, he could predict with 93% accuracy, whether they would still be in a relationship in 5 years. Moreover he claimed to be able to identify specific behaviors that led consistently to better odds and to be able to teach those behaviors to couples.
Skeptic that I am, I had trouble believing that. So when John Gottman offered a workshop on his Gottman Method, I had to go. I did and was very impressed. I didn't take the bait to become certified, I have enough certifications and credentials, but I did try to learn from his work. The results of integrating the Gottman techniques with my work have been gratifying. Divorce attorneys have been known to cry.
Then three weeks ago I discovered that two counselors in the Sonoma County area near me who had been trained by Gottman and were certified were offering the Gottman Method in couples counseling and in workshops. I contacted Michael Basta, and he graciously agreed to an interview.
Michael Basta has been working in the mental health field for over twenty years, supervised interns and provided training to other professionals. He has a private practice and also works for the Kaiser Permanente Department of Psychiatry.
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