Coming to Tokyo in Spring 2026

Tokyo, Japan— A new psycho- educational workshop, Lessons in Love: Seven Principles for Singles, will be held in Tokyo in Tokyo on 5th April 2026 . The class is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman, as presented in his best-known work, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, adapted to support singles seeking stronger, healthier relationships.

The workshop will be presented by Colin M. Coxall, an accomplished CBT Therapist and Gottman Leader based in Tokyo. Drawing on decades of evidence-based research, the class offers practical tools and insights designed to help participants better understand themselves and build meaningful, resilient connections

You will learn:

What qualities to look for in a partner
What questions to ask on a first date
How to cultivate friendship, fondness, and admiration as the basis of happy relationships
The phases of a relationship
How to know who you can trust
Understand the role of constructive conflict in healthy relationships
Understand life dreams and shared meaning as a route to fulfilling relationships and a fulfilling life for yourself

Who might attend

Single adults, widowed, divorced, recent dissolution of long term relationship, people new to dating, people in relationships who want to brush up on healthy relationships

Lessons in Love is ideal for individuals who may not wish to attend therapy but are open to an educational, skills-based workshop focused on relationship enrichment. Participants will learn principles that can strengthen current relationships, improve future partnerships, and foster greater emotional awareness and connection. Individuals who are currently single often report the class as an enriching and empowering personal development experience.

The workshop provides a clear, research-supported roadmap for building stronger connections. It also offers the opportunity to meet some like minded singles.

This workshop is psycho-educational in nature and is designed to provide teaching and guidance. It is not a substitute for individual or couples therapy, and no therapy will be conducted during the sessions.

The mission of Lessons in Love: Seven Principles for Singles is to reach singles in the Tokyo region and beyond, offering access to proven relationship research and practical tools that can be applied throughout life.

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