Imago Fundamentals - Two Day Training in Working with Couples

Presenters: Brenda Rawlings and Peter McMillan

The aim of this training is to improve your effectiveness in working with couples. Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is a coherent, comprehensive and dynamic theory and practice, offering an effective, research-based method for working with couples. Learn how to offer couples systematic, structured support to transform painful dynamics, create safety and connection, and increase passion, whilst guiding them toward greater understanding of their attachment and other developmental needs. There is an option, following this Two Day Training to participate in further training to become a Certified Imago Therapist.

You will -

• Be introduced to the theory and practice of Imago Relationship Therapy, including demonstration and practice of Imago Dialogue
• Understand the stages of relationship from romantic love through disconnection, frustration and conflict, to restored connection and mature love
• Learn how to incorporate understandings from neuroscience in your work with couples
• Learn how to coach attuned, connectional experiences for couples
• Learn how to hold couples safely in processes which offer them the opportunity and capacity to make sense of their negative interactional cycles.

Brenda Rawlings MNZAC and Peter McMillan MNZAC Clinical Instructors, Imago International Training Institute Brenda and Peter are amongst New Zealand’s leading relationship experts. They have been specialising in working with couples since 1998 and present Imago Clinical Training for Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors in both New Zealand and Australia. Their trainings have also been well received internationally. They have also participated in trainings in most major couples modalities and bring this expertise into this dynamic two day training. Brenda was Dean of the Imago International Training Institute (USA) from 2011 to 2016 and recipient of the Harville Hendrix Award for Clinical Excellence, 2013.

Imago Fundamentals - Two Day Training in Working with Couples

Presenters: Brenda Rawlings and Peter McMillan

The aim of this training is to improve your effectiveness in working with couples. Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is a coherent, comprehensive and dynamic theory and practice, offering an effective, research-based method for working with couples. Learn how to offer couples systematic, structured support to transform painful dynamics, create safety and connection, and increase passion, whilst guiding them toward greater understanding of their attachment and other developmental needs. There is an option, following this Two Day Training to participate in further training to become a Certified Imago Therapist.

You will -

• Be introduced to the theory and practice of Imago Relationship Therapy, including demonstration and practice of Imago Dialogue
• Understand the stages of relationship from romantic love through disconnection, frustration and conflict, to restored connection and mature love
• Learn how to incorporate understandings from neuroscience in your work with couples
• Learn how to coach attuned, connectional experiences for couples
• Learn how to hold couples safely in processes which offer them the opportunity and capacity to make sense of their negative interactional cycles.

Brenda Rawlings MNZAC and Peter McMillan MNZAC Clinical Instructors, Imago International Training Institute Brenda and Peter are amongst New Zealand’s leading relationship experts. They have been specialising in working with couples since 1998 and present Imago Clinical Training for Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Counsellors in both New Zealand and Australia. Their trainings have also been well received internationally. They have also participated in trainings in most major couples modalities and bring this expertise into this dynamic two day training. Brenda was Dean of the Imago International Training Institute (USA) from 2011 to 2016 and recipient of the Harville Hendrix Award for Clinical Excellence, 2013.

Training Program in Systemic Practice & Family Therapy

Trainer: Mandy Kavanagh-Vincent MSc Systemic Psychotherapy with Couples & Families

The Psychology Group proudly presents this unique and exciting opportunity to attend a 2 part training program that will provide both theoretical knowledge and practice-based skill development; in working systemically with Individuals, Couples and Families.
 

Part 1 – Theory 13th April to 1st July 2021 10 full days

The theoretical teaching will be held in East Auckland on Tuesday’s, 9.00am – 4.00pm, with Zoom supervision group sessions, one weekday evening
Cost: $2,150
 

Part 2 – Clinical 29th July to 30th November 2021 12 weeks

The clinical practice component will be undertaken in the format of an afternoon/evening reflecting team clinic. Students will work in teams of 4 with a Supervisor; seeing Couples and Families referred by GP’s, DHB’s and NGO’s.
Cost: $2,250

 

Being In Your Body: trauma aware yoga & mindful movement groups

Presenter: Louise von Maltitz and Jessica Devi 

‘Being In Your Body’ is a 6 week course that supports anyone who may have suffered from adversity at any time in their life and feels a body centred approach may be helpful. The course uses gentle movement, yoga, reflectivity and mindfulness based techniques to invite you into relationship with your body at a pace that feels helpful, life affirming and healing for you.

Facilitated by Jessica Devi (Yoga Therapy, Somatic Movement Therapy, Restorative Movement Psychotherapy) and Louise von Maltitz (Registered Therapist MNZAC and Comprehensive Nurse RCpN).