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Grounded in Good, LLC
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My fiance and I took Kara's marriage prep class (based on Gottman's 7 principles book) and really enjoyed the course! It tackled many of the difficult, seemingly intangible parts of a relationship, particularly conflict resolution and communica...
tion. Kara was great at keeping the course on pace and getting us to think with fun and impactful activities! We highly recommend taking Kara's course as a fun and research grounded way to explore a relationship before marriage and learn tools to strengthen communication and manage conflict in a healthy way. + you receive a plethora of resources to continue working on your relationship after the workshop
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2019
Thanks, Gwen! I’m so glad you guys found the activities, discussions and resources helpful! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such an awesome review. I hope you two will keep in touch! -Kara
This class is amazing! The tools are super helpful and I love that the advice is really realistic.
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2019
Thank you so much! It was great having you both in the class. Hope our paths cross again soon! -Kara
Kara did a great job teaching this class. She kept us engaged the entire day and made sure we were comfortable and having fun. My fiancé and I were both a little hesitant to do the class because we have a great relationship and rarely argue but...
I’m really glad we did. The class focused a lot on handling disagreements and conflict resolution, which could be utilized well in any relationship. The class also discussed divorce prevention which we loved learning about as well. Our families have several divorces on either side so we were able to take something away from that aspect. We both would recommend any couple take this class and we plan on reaching out to her again before we start a family. Thank you Kara for creating this class!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thank you, Cali! It was great having you both in the class, and I love your takeaways from it. I would love to work together again. Keep in touch! -Kara
Kara provides a wonderful, concise course designed to nurture your relationship! She touches on the pitfalls couples often fall into, gives you tools for lifelong success, and allows you to really grow as a couple in a few short hours. It was a...
pparent that she truly cares and doesn’t deliver a “one size fits all” approach. You’ll learn from Kara in a group and have plenty of private time with your partner as well. I loved this course and highly recommend it as it is a valuable use of your time and resources.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2019
Thank you so much, Brittany! This is such a great overview and everything I hope to convey through the course. So glad you guys came! I hope our paths will cross again! -Kara
Kara was the best! She really made us engage in each other and helped us with some of our individual needs as well! I really enjoyed all the tools and resources that we received to! Was a great class and for sure would recommend to any new coup...
les out there!
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2019
Thanks, Carnae! I'm so glad you both enjoyed it! It was so much fun to have you in the class. Make sure to send me weddings pics! Hope our paths cross again. -Kara
Participating in premarital counseling before getting married was always very important to me - I felt it would help provide us with some tools to have a successful marriage before we started the new chapter in our lives together. My husband an...
d I took the class with Kara roughly 3 months before our wedding. This class was everything we were looking for and more! It covered a lot of ground over the course of the day, but touched on many different communication techniques and curriculum that we immediately integrated into our everyday lives. Exceptionally beneficial!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2019
Thank you, Stephanie!! It was so great to have you both in the class, and I’m really happy to hear it exceeded your expectations! I’d love to see pics from the big day. :) Wishing you all the best as you begin this newlywed chapter! -Kara
We did several other workshops but thought we got the most real world experience out of this class. Kara provided us with actual tools that we can use during marriage through both group and couple exercises. We highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2019
Thank you! So glad you found the info. practical and applicable to real life! Hope you’re both doing well. Keep in touch! -Kara
Great class full of useful information for any relationship. Kara is knowledgeable in the subject material, and I felt she truly cared about our relationships.
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2019
Thank you, Lauren! It was so great to have you guys in the class, and I'm glad you found some of the content useful! I appreciate your kind words so much!! Keep in touch! -Kara
The workshop was amazing! Very insightful and well worth your time and money! Kara was a great instructor and gave my partner and me so many tools for communication. I left feeling more confident and connected to in my relationship.
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2019
Thank you, Jordan! It was awesome to have you guys in the class and I’m really happy to hear you found it useful and worthwhile. I hope our paths cross again! Be sure to send a wedding pic, please! :) -Kara
My hubby and I attended Kara’s session and really enjoyed it!! This year will make 10 years married for us. We said I do on July 4, 2009. We believe in investing in your marriage at all stages of your married life. So no, we’re not newly engage...
d or newly wed but the tips and information presented opened our eyes on things we were doing well and things we can change and improve on. I left the class recommending it to all my married friends! Lol! You should definitely do before making the commitment to marry! Also you can do it even after marriage. It is worth the investment! Thank you Kara!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2019
Thank you!! I’m so glad you decided to come and I’m delighted to know you saw benefits to the class. I admire your commitment to enriching your marriage. Here’s to many, many more years for you two. I hope our paths cross again! -Kara
This class was GREAT! My fiancé and I were looking for a premarital class that wasn't centered around religion. We were so excited to find this class that is centered on psychology, science, and conflict resolution. This class taught us ways to...
be proactive about conflict in our relationship and gave us a lot of tools to take into our upcoming marriage. I left the class feeling great about our relationship and ready to conquer life together. Kara is a wonderful teacher, and clearly very educated and knowledgable. Not only did we learn a lot, we really enjoyed our day and had fun. I would recommend this class to anyone and everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2019
It was so great working with both of you! Thank you for this sweet review!! I’m so glad you left feeling closer and well-prepared for the next step. Keep in touch!! -Kara
My fiancé and I learned so much from this premarital class and will forever change our lives for the better! There are so many tools that are necessary for a successful and lasting marriage and this class does an excellent job explaining the ps...
ychology and practicality behind each one. We highly recommend this class to any couple whether they are dating, engaged or happily married and we will attend another class in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2019
Thank you for such a great review! I'm really glad you both took away tools that will have a practical impact on your relationship, and of course I'd love to have you guys back again when you're married! Looking forward to seeing pics from the ...
big day! :) -Kara
Kara was so sweet and helpful! My fiance and I were a little nervous going into the class because we didn't know what to expect but Kara did a great job at making everyone feel comfortable and made sure she took time to connect with all of the ...
couples in her course. The tools we learned in her class have already made a huge impact in our relationship and will be tools we use for the rest of our lives together. THANK YOU KARA!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/09/2019
Your review makes me so happy!! I’m so glad you guys ended up enjoying the experience and walking away with practical tools you could start using immediately. Hope our paths cross again soon! -Kara
Kara is an amazing facilitator and educator. During the course, she took the time to teach the concepts and the principles, while also giving us the time to work through the activities related to each principle as a couple. We highly recommend ...
her courses!
Response from the Vendor on 04/29/2019
Thank you so much!! It was great getting to know you both and I do hope you’ll come back and see me sometime. Would love to see pics from your big day! Wishing you both the very best!! -Kara
Kara's class was such an incredible opportunity for us to learn more about how we communicate with one another. We spent time reflecting on our own preferred ways of communication, as well as learning about each other's. While Kara went over...
Gottman's 7 Principles, we got to spend a lot of time just the two of us during breakout sessions putting those principles to the test. It was such a great experience and really forced us to allow the time that these topics deserve in our relationship and our marriage. We hope to take future classes to "brush up" on some of these same practices down the road. I highly recommend for ANY couple, not just those who are getting married.
Response from the Vendor on 04/29/2019
Thanks, Lauren! You guys were so great to have in the class! When I think of you guys, that pic I took of you cracking up doing the play-doh activity will always be top of mind! So glad you enjoyed the format and I'd love the chance to work tog...
ether again! :)
This class was wonderful! It was eye opening & helped us effectively communicate. If you feel your relationship is strong but are looking to build on your foundation, then this is the class for you! I will recommend to my friends & family.
Response from the Vendor on 04/03/2019
Thank you so much! It’s always encouraging to hear takeaways from the class. It was so great having you both, and I hope our paths will cross again! All the best to you!! -Kara
This class was awesome! I highly recommend. My fiancé and I have taken several premarital classes and I enjoyed this one the most by far. You learn so many valuable tools that my will only strengthen my fiancé’s and mine future marriage! It’s d...
efinitely worth the cost. Invest in your relationship- in your future! Do it! You won’t regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 12/02/2018
Thank you, Kate!! It was great having you both in the class, and I’m glad you guys enjoyed it and saw value! I hope our paths will cross again! Stay in touch! -Kara
We were looking for an affordable way to participate in Premarital counseling and found it through Verge Relationships. Kara was funny and engaging and made sure that we covered a ton of material effectively and efficiently.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2018
I'm so glad you guys had fun!! I was especially impressed with your realistic play-doh fire! :) Hope you guys will keep in touch!
This work shop was better than I thought it would be. Everything talked about was very helpful and relatable for any couple! Learning how to take on conflicts, stressors, and how to resolve issues that come up during the relationship. My fiancé...
and I are very pleased, and will definitely be signing up for a follow up session after we are married! Definitely recommend.
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2018
I'm SO glad you enjoyed the class! You two were so much fun, and I loved your positive energy and enthusiasm. I look forward to working together again down the road! :)
My fiance and I thoroughly enjoyed this day of fun, education and activities. We started on time and got out a little early even, but while we were there it was spent productively working on being more present about your partners needs and grow...
th for the two of us. He was unsure about premarital education in general, but it was perfect for the both of us and we would recommend it to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2018
I'm so glad to hear we won him over! It was great to have you in the class. I hope our paths will cross again down the road. Make sure to send me a wedding pic! :) -Kara
This workshop was absolutely wonderful! Kara is amazing and really passionate about her work. My fiancé and I left the workshop with a wealth of new knowledge and skills that will definitely help us on our marital journey!! Definitely recommend...
!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2018
Aww-thank you so much! I loved having you both in class, and I'm really glad you found some of the information useful. I hope to see you guys again down the road! Send me pics from the big day, please! :) -Kara
When I first learned I had to participate in pre-marital counseling; I fought it like a dog going to the vet. But like most arguments with my wife she ended up winning and thus I went along with it. Little did I know how truly helpful the sessi...
ons would be and will continue to be for our marriage.
Kara’s practical approach to relationship building and tips have made us a lot stronger as a couple and empowered me to be a better husband to my wife. Our work with Kara helped us tackle some of the bigger issues (money, family planning, intimacy) that honestly no sane couple should address without some assistance.
I look forward to participating in further workshops down the road with Kara as she really is that helpful.
To the future husbands that are on the fence about working with Kara; my advice to is to do it. As it will pay dividends for years to come.
Response from the Vendor on 06/24/2018
haha I love this! Thank you for the kind words! I'm really glad you found value in it and that we may get the chance to work together again. I'm really excited for you two as you start this chapter together!
Very useful, practical tools and information. We were afraid it was going to be cheesy, but it actually got us talking about some important issues and gave us ways to see the issues from new perspectives. Kara is very knowledgeable and approach...
able and we would recommend all her classes!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2018
Thank you, Katie! It was great having you two in the class, and I'm glad it wasn't too cheesy! :) I'm glad you found some of the tools helpful- I hope you guys will keep in touch! -Kara
Kara is so relatable and easy to talk to. We went into private sessions with her needing guidance on some of the big marriage decisions, like family and financial planning. We learned so much about each other and left with the tools for a succe...
ssful marriage. Highly recommend, will definitely see her again.
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2018
I'm so glad you found the sessions useful! You guys were so much fun to work with! -Kara
Kara was very professional and approachable. My fiancé and I walked away from the day feeling more connected as a couple and equipped with the tools to make our marriage last. We would recommend this class to any engaged couple as an opportunit...
y to reflect on your relationship and the next chapter ahead!
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! It was great having you both in the class, and I'm so glad you walked away feeling encouraged about where you are and where you're headed together. Please keep in touch! -Kara
LOVED this class! Took away SO many good lessons and skills that I know we will apply in the upcoming seasons of our life. The timing was perfect and the breakout sessions were great! The food was also on point. This class was also great for me...
n and I feel like very applicable to all types of couples. The book and workbook were great and we look forward to learning more with it in the future. I look forward to working more with Kara in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 02/19/2018
This is awesome! Thank you guys for coming and trusting your premarital education to me. You were so positive and fun to work with--I really enjoyed our time together. Please keep in touch! -Kara
Had a wonderful day diving into how to have a successful marriage. My fiance and I loved the atmosphere and activities we were able to engage in. There were a couple of eye opening moments for us throughout the day, too. I would highly recommen...
d this for a couple at any stage, but in particular engaged couples! Kara does a great job of making you feel prepared for the journey ahead.
Response from the Vendor on 02/19/2018
I'm so glad to hear this! Thank you guys for being so engaged in the class (and for all of your free tech support!) :) Wishing you all the best--please keep in touch! -Kara
My fiance and I attended Kara's Gottman's 7 Principals Workshop this past weekend. We learned a lot about how to have effective communication and strategies to strengthen our relationship. In the past few days, I have seen a change in the way t...
hat we talk and listen to one another, and we are feeling more connected because of it. Kara gave us a lot of great information and helped us look at our situations in ways we hadn't before so that we could come up with good solutions. I would definitely recommend going to Kara for premarital counseling and attending her workshop!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2017
I'm so glad to hear this! Knowing you're already using the tools and seeing the difference makes me giddy. I'm really glad you two took some things from the class that will help you as you begin your marriage. So excited for you! -Kara
Kara was friendly and engaging and helped us navigate some pretty serious subjects in mine and my fiancée’s relationship without shying away from digging into the nitty gritty. She was just involved enough to make us feel comfortable opening up...
to her but also did a great job getting us to ultimately engage with one another. Really really thankful for Kara.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2017
This is awesome! Always happy to facilitate...loved the last part about ultimately engaging with each other. That's what it's all about, and I'm glad you feel confident doing that with tools from the class. Wishing you two the very, very best! ...
-Kara
My fiance and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Kara was very knowledgeable, and her delivery of the materials (which are great in their own right) made everything easy to digest. We no doubt benefited from the day!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2017
I'm so glad to hear this! You're right--the book and workbook are great! Hopefully you'll stash them someplace safe if you want a refresher down the line. Please send me a wedding pic and keep in touch! :) Excited for you two! -Kara
Kara Shade did a wonderful job presenting the Seven Principles for Making Marriage work. The workshop break outs were very helpful as well as the classroom time. The content is extremely valuable for any couple married or preparing for marriage...
. I would highly recommend Kara for her insights, leadership, and overall facilitating skills!! Great job!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/29/2017
Thank you so much! It was great having you both in the class, and I'm glad you enjoyed the format and content. Definitely a fun group--makes my job easy. Hope you two will keep in touch! -Kara
Kara was a pleasure to work with! She was able to present the course material in a tactful and easy-to-understand way. I appreciated how she made a deliberate effort to spend time with each couple during every break-out exercise. The material t...
hat Kara presented helped focus me and my fiancee on tangible, achievable relationship goals. Some of the techniques we learned also has helped refresh some aspects of our relationship. Thanks Kara!
Response from the Vendor on 07/06/2017
It was so great to have you two in the class! I really appreciate you taking the time to write this, and I'm glad to hear you took away a few techniques and insights that will help as you transition to newlyweds. Wishing you all the best-send m...
e a pic from your big day, please! -Kara
My fiancé (now husband) and I are so glad that we attended Kara's class! Her explanation of Gottman's 7 Principles allowed us to reflect on our relationship and discuss how we would handle potential future issues. We never felt awkward or uncom...
fortable as Kara made everything very private. We feel confident that we can refer back to the book or to Kara in the future. We left the class inspired and even more excited to be married!
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2017
I love this! Thank you so much for taking the time to reflect on the experience and share with other couples. If you left feeling more confident, inspired, and excited, that's a win in my book! Thank you for sending your beautiful wedding pic t...
oo! Best wishes to you both! -Kara
This was a fantastic workshop. We went in thinking we had a pretty solid foundation for communicating. The workshop provided us tools and understanding for us to build an even stronger foundation and relationship. Kara did an amazing job bal...
ancing instructional time, exercises and personal feedback. I highly recommend this course to any couple looking to strengthen their relationship!
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2017
Thank you so much! It was fun getting to know you both, and it's nice to know you guys are holding things down at my alma mater. :) Take care of each other and enjoy every moment of your big day! -Kara
My fiancé and I did the private sessions and went into them feeling very confident in our relationship and communication methods but figured that learning good/better/different communication techniques is always a good idea. We didn't really k...
now what to expect going into it but we both LOVED the experience. Kara taught us different communication techniques and ways to understand each other better. We came out of this experience feeling stronger and closer to one another and find ourselves using these techniques on a daily basis. Even if you feel confident in the way you currently communicate, I highly recommend taking this course to improve even further and make your relationship even stronger. Kara was wonderful - nonjudgemental and truly just a third party source to learn from and bounce ideas off of. We never felt like she was taking sides and guys, my fiancé actually enjoyed our time here. His mind was blown during several topics and is recommending this to others, even the non-believers! We both give her two-thumbs up and look forward to returning to her when we are expecting our first child! :)
Response from the Vendor on 06/18/2017
Thank you so much for writing this! You guys were so much fun to work with, and I'm glad I was able to blow his mind a few times...means I did my job, I guess! I'll look forward to our paths crossing again in the next few years. Keep in touch i...
n the meantime. Best wishes, Kara P.S. Make sure to try that gluten free chocolate cake too...I promise you won't be disappointed! :)
My fiance and I both thought that Kara provided some useful insights into how to achieve a happy, healthy marriage. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 06/17/2017
Thank you guys for posting this! Good luck as you wrap up your wedding planning and prepare for your big move. It was a lot of fun to work with you! Best wishes, Kara
We did private premarital education classes with Kara about 2 months before our wedding and I can't tell you how glad I am that we did! Wedding planning (and life in general) can be stressful and Kara helped us find better ways to communicate w...
ith each other. She helped us identify areas where our relationship was strong as well as areas where we could improve. I am happy to say that we are still using these methods today, about 2 months after the wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2017
Thank you for coming back here to post this! I'm so glad you're using the tools and finding them helpful. You guys were so much fun to work with! I'd love to see a photo from the wedding if you don't mind sharing! Best wishes, Kara
This class wasn't corny, thanks to Kara! This was probably one of my biggest fears, as men tend to be more reserved and skeptical about things like this. It definitely helps that Kara is passionate about her job and willing to give one-on-one (...
or one-on-two?) feedback. I feel like I'm much better equipped to build on our relationship, so I'm considering doing more of these with my bride to be. Dudes....do it!
Response from the Vendor on 04/28/2017
haha I love this! Thanks for sharing the guy's perspective here. Glad I didn't scare you off! I'm so excited for you two and hope you'll send me a picture from your beautiful destination wedding! Best wishes, Kara
This class was fun and very practical- we learned skills that will actually help us every day, nothing gimmicky. Kara did a great job explaining the concepts in an easy-to-understand way and the day flew by! I'm really glad we signed up & I w...
ould definitely take one of her other classes in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 02/21/2017
This is so sweet! Thank you guys! It was a lot of fun to have you in class, and I really appreciate how engaged you were throughout the day. Great questions and conversation make the day fly by for me too! Make sure to check out the FB page for...
a cute pic of you two! Keep in touch, Kara
Great class! Thank you, Kara, for making the class meaningful and applicable to every couple in the room! I think every couple left with some new tool or verbiage to use and a topic to discuss further; I know we did! Thanks again!
Response from the Vendor on 02/19/2017
I am so glad to hear it! I really enjoyed getting to know both of you, and I'm glad some of the skills/activities aligned with your professional backgrounds too. Wishing you both a beautiful wedding and life together. Keep in touch! -Kara
This class was excellent! My now husband and I learned a lot about communication, and talking about the difficult things in life. We are so glad we took this class!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2016
Thank you guys! So excited for you as you begin this next chapter as a married couple. Congratulations. It was a treat to have you in the workshop! -Kara
Kara's workshop was such a great fit for my fiance and I! We grew up in the same church, but when it came to premarital counseling, we both knew we wanted to take a more practical, hands on approach. Kara does a great job of presenting fact ba...
sed material in a way that's easily digested. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2016
I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it! Thank you for leaving this review! You make a great point here. I sometimes hear from couples how important faith-based marriage prep is to them, but that those programs sometimes omit the "practical" part...how...
do we live out our vows in a realistic way each day? For religious/spiritual couples, doing both types of premarital programs can be a real leg up since they usually address your marriage from unique perspectives (while still complementing each other)!
I highly recommend this workshop. My fiancée and I just got done taking the pre-marriage workshop with Kara. We had a lot of fun in her class and we learned a lot in the class and about each other. We are a lesbian couple and the principles she...
taught us worked with both traditional and non-traditional marriage. I also loved that she had research that showed the principles work for both traditional and non-traditional marriages.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2016
I'm so glad you two liked it! I appreciate you taking a chance on me, and this workshop, to help you prepare for the next chapter together. I'm encouraged the research is finally catching up so we know the same principles can be effective for a...
ll couples...and that couples across the board are far more similar in these areas than they are different. Thank you for taking the time to review the class for me!
Kara Shades workshop on Gottmans 7 principles to making marriage work was educational, entertaining and eye opening. She applied the information to all types of couples and made sure to provide each couple with individual attention and support....
The Gottman method teaches the key principles to creating and maintaining a strong and healthy relationship. The workshop had many breakout sessions and activities and was much more engaging than sitting through a lecture. The facility was nice and Kara definitely won't let you go hungry! She provides her couples with the knowledge and confidence to apply the principles when you leave her class. Kara is a wonderful teacher, she makes everyone feel safe and comfortable and you can easily see she is passionate about what she does. We will definitely recommend Kara Shades course to family and friends!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2016
I love this! Thank you so much! I'm laughing at the "definitely won't let you go hungry" part! :) I try really hard to make the information relevant to each couple's experience so you walk away with something you can really use. I'm so glad you...
guys enjoyed the class!
My fiancee and I took four personal marriage counseling sessions with Kara. I'd been looking forward to our counseling sessions for some time, as I expected they'd help to bring us closer. Our time with Kara did not disappoint! We learned skill...
s, tips and tricks to help us through just about any situation or problem. On top of that, Kara expertly broke down some of the things that were keeping is from realizing our relationship's full potential with wonderful examples from her own relationship and from her studies. Kara is a great communicator, fun and personable. If we ever need a refresher on some of the points we learned, there's no question that we will reach out to her. We'd highly recommend Kara's sessions to anyone!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2016
Thank you! This is such an encouraging review! I'm really glad you got new tools out of this and enjoyed the experience as much as I did. Couples like you guys make this more fun than work for me. :) Thanks again for giving me the chance to do ...
premarital education with you despite your long commute to Frisco. Good luck with your last week of prep before the big day!! -Kara
My wife found out about the workshop, and I love her and want to continue loving her as best I can. I was all on board...This workshop delivers an excellent set of tools to keep relationships fine-tuned and healthy. Kara Shade offers an excelle...
nt and enjoyable discussion divided into group and couple periods. I left with the impression I had just been on a wonderful date with my wife!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2016
This is awesome! Thank you so much for coming and being so open to trying the class. I'm glad you two enjoyed it, and I hope more newlyweds will invest in their marriage the way you two have! It was such a pleasure to have you in the workshop!
I enjoyed the class and learned a lot of information. During the workshop we did actives that allowed for me and my fiancé to learn more about each other and discuss issues that we haven't previously discussed. The class was long but it was fun...
and interactive. I would recommend this class to anyone. I am excited to continue to work through the workbook with my fiancé.
Response from the Vendor on 08/31/2016
Thank you for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the class and had fun with your fiance. You're smart to continue working through the book. The workshop was just the tip of the iceberg! Hopefully you continue to enjoy learning and growing tog...
ether with the additional materials and exercises! Best wishes, Kara
My girlfriend and I went to four classes with Kara over the summer. We are seriously dating and looking to get married in the near future. We learned a lot of tools and insight in regards to relationships/communication that we will continue to ...
use as we grow in our relationship. Kara is very personable and friendly and we really enjoyed the classes. I would highly recommend any couple looking to get engaged to go to Kara's classes. Thanks again!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2016
It was so much fun working with you two! Definitely one of my favorite couples to have in private sessions. So glad you found it helpful. Hope I'll see you guys again soon! -Kara
Kara's class is amazing! My boyfriend and I did 4 individual sessions with her this summer, and we are SO grateful that we did. We have been dating for a little over 2 years and wanted to not only strengthen our relationship (not that we had re...
lationship issues, but it never hurts!) but also wanted to prepare ourselves for the next step in our relationship. Kara is extremely personable, and her classes are very educational. She really does give you the tools you need for a successful relationship, and she does so in a fun and interactive setting.
We truly enjoyed our sessions with Kara, and we definitely plan to attend more of her seminars going forward. Highly recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2016
Thanks, lady! You guys were so great to work with and I really enjoyed our time together. Looking forward to our paths crossing again in the future. Wishing you two every happiness together! -Kara
We wanted to get some valuable education before we got married, and Kara's class was exactly what we needed. We learned about some great tools to use in our future marriage and how we can be pro-active in the longevity of our union. A great c...
lass, and we will be recommending it to everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2016
Thank you so much for this! I'm glad you guys saw value in the class...and it means so much that you'll refer your friends. I appreciate your vote of confidence! Best wishes, Kara
This was a very educational class that made my fiance and myself discuss topics which have never occurred to us. Very well organized and informative class. Great discussion and partner exercises which we both found very useful. I would definite...
ly recommend this class for couples to get insight on how to resolve conflict and strengthen their relationship.
Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2016
Thank you guys so much for your kind review! It was great having you in the class! Your endorsement means so much! :) -Kara
We have been married for two years and were interested in strengthening our marriage. We absolutely loved Kara's workshop! The material is very interesting and applicable to every day. Kara is phenomenal as a presenter. She is honest, professio...
nal, and informed. The workshop is the perfect mix of presentation and time to work alone with your partner. This workshop gave us tools to use in our marriage for years to come. We recommend her workshop - you won't be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2016
Thank you guys for such a kind review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the class and were able to take away some new skills. I love that you came as newlyweds because you're passionate about strengthening your marriage and want to proactively pour into...
it! Motivated/interested couples make my job easy! :) -Kara
Kara's workshop was excellent for us! We've had a lot of friends who have done pre-marital classes at their church and said how valuable it was. We wanted this, but we wanted a training outside of the church to focus on other issues that were i...
mportant to us. Kara's class was engaging, though-provoking, and a great experience overall. Kara really wants to get to know you and help you succeed! My fiance and I are both so happy we took her class and have continued to use the materials we used and learned there.
Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2016
Thank you for such a sweet review! It was such a pleasure getting to know you both, and I hope our paths will cross again. Couples like you make my job so much fun! Keep in touch. -Kara
My fiance and I had such a great time doing the Gottman couples workshop with Kara! It was an illuminating class that gave us names to experiences we've had and the tools to deal with them more effectively in the future. We highly recommend che...
cking out Kara's workshops or private sessions at some point during your engagement or the first few years of your marriage. We feel more prepared to create realistic expectations of each other and help each other become the best husband and wife we can be. Thanks, Kara!
Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2016
I'm so glad you both enjoyed the class and discovered a few new skills/tools you can use to strengthen your relationship as you prepare for the next step. Wishing you a beautiful wedding day and marriage! Keep in touch! -Kara
Signing up for premarital counseling was one of the best decisions we have made before getting married. People often sign up for classes and workshops that positively impact their career, a hobby, etc. Why wouldn't we take a course, completely ...
tailored to us, that would so positively impact our relationship? We learned more about each other and have taken away several great tools and strategies for communicating and maintaining our relationship. We loved Kara's style and would highly recommend her!
Response from the Vendor on 04/18/2016
You guys were so much fun to work with! Thank you for your kind review. I can't believe your wedding is just 2 weeks away! Enjoy every minute, and please keep in touch. -Kara
Kara did an amazing job teaching us effective ways to communicate with each other! She was always happy to be meeting with us, and seemed really passionate about her job. I would definitely recommend her class!
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2015
Thank you! It was such a pleasure working with the two of you. Make sure to send me a picture from the big day! :) Keep in touch. -Kara
Kara helped us discover how each of us processes our thoughts and how to communicate more effectively with mutual respect and understanding. With her background as a mediator, it was the perfect combination of one-on-one attention with an obje...
ctive mindset without being a traditional therapy session. Kara's creativity and welcoming nature allowed us to really discuss openly about our relationship. We will definitely come back for a "check up" in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2015
Congratulations on your first year as a married couple! :) Thank you again for this kind review last fall. It was so much fun to work with you both!
