Understanding Relationships Workshop
A workshop combining psychological insight, practical exercises and evidence-based relationship research.
A thoughtful workshop for individuals and couples exploring the foundations of healthy relationships. It explores what helps relationships thrive. Drawing on the Gottman Method, contemporary relationship research, and our clinical experience as psychologists and therapists it combines psychological insight with practical, evidence-based tools to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and the patterns that shape them.
About the workshop
Healthy relationships are not built on love alone. They are shaped by the ways we communicate, respond to conflict, create emotional safety, and understand ourselves and one another.
This three-hour workshop offers a calm and supportive space to explore what helps relationships thrive. It combines short presentations, guided reflection, practical exercises, and evidence-based tools drawn from the Gottman Method.
The workshop also draws on more than 15 years of therapeutic work with individuals and couples.
What you'll explore
- Why love alone is often not enough
- Emotional safety and trust
- Practical communication tools based on the Gottman Method
- Understanding conflict and repair
- Applying these ideas in everyday life
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for adults who would like to better understand themselves and their relationships.
You are welcome whether you:
• attend on your own or with a partner
• are in a relationship or currently single
• identify as heterosexual or LGBTQ+
How we work
The workshop combines short presentations, psychological insight, practical exercises and guided reflection.
Sharing personal experiences is always optional. There is no expectation to talk about your private life or relationship. Our aim is to create a respectful, supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable learning at their own pace.
Meet the facilitators
Marta Wilczewska Msc, BA
Psychologist | Sexologist | Couples Therapist
Marta has worked with individuals and couples since 2010. Her work combines psychodynamic psychotherapy with evidence-based approaches, including the Gottman Method, helping clients better understand themselves, their relationships and the patterns that shape them.
Elyan Ahmad MSc
Clinical Psychologist
Elyan is a Clinical Psychologist with experience supporting individuals and couples. His work is grounded in contemporary psychological research and a warm, collaborative approach to helping people better understand themselves and their relationships.
Practical Information
When Saturday 19/09/2026
Time 11-2pm
Location Dublin, Ranelagh
Duration 3 hours
Who can attend Individuals and couples
Fee €75
Group size 10–15 participants
Language English