John M. Gottman, PhD, Senior Researcher of the Relationship Research Institute is world-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle and is among the leading research scientists in the world on marriage, relationships and family.
Dr. Gottman is the author of over 190 journal articles and has authored, coauthored or edited 40 books, including his New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Dr. Gottman has conducted seminars, lectures and workshops throughout the world for his academic colleagues in the field of psychology and family relations. He has also appeared on numerous radio and television programs such as 20/20, Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, Eye to Eye, NPR’s Fresh Air, BBC and Discovery Channel documentaries, among others.
Renay Cleary Bradley has worked extensively with Dr. John Gottman to develop and implement programs as well as analyze data from studies exploring parenting, marriage, and family relationships. Renay’s research has focused on identification of family-level protective factors that encourage healthy child development and discourage maladjustment. Renay has a special interest in conducting research that provides a solid foundation from which we can develop and implement programs and services that help families, including those experiencing the transition to parenthood.
In addition to her research expertise, Renay brings clinical, teaching and service experience to the Relationship Research Institute. She has received awards for her teaching, service to the academic community, and research including the 2007 American Psychological Association Division 43 Family Psychology Student Research Award.