Training in New Zealand 2025-02-14T22:24:05+00:00

IMAGO Training Programmes in New Zealand

WHAT IS IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPY?

Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is a coherent, comprehensive and dynamic theory and practice, offering a cutting edge and effective method for working with couples. Relationship science has made giant leaps in the last decade and our work with couples is now more succinct, lazered, and effective. IRT offers systematic, structured processes to transform painful relational dynamics, create safety and connection, and increase passion. 

TRAINING PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

If you can’t attend any of the current trainings, please do register your interest for future trainings or ask any questions, by emailing info@relationships.co.nz .  

You may like to consider attending a ‘Getting the Love You Want’ Couples Workshop, in the meantime.  These workshops are a co-requisite of the Clinical Training Programme, and are an opportunity to experience Imago, from a personal perspective.  See https://www.relationships.co.nz/couples-workshop-overview/

  1. Imago Fundamentals – Two Day Training (DAYS 1&2)
  2. Clinical Training in Imago Relationship Therapy –  Clinical Skills 1 and 2 (DAYS 3-12)
  3. Certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist
  4. Advanced Trainings
  5. Facilitator Training in Imago Relationship Therapy – Facilitator Skills 1 and 2 (DAYS 3-12) for NON-THERAPISTS

These trainings have been presented by Brenda Rawlings and/or Peter McMillan since 2007.  Brenda passed over in February 2022, after a two and a half year journey with brain cancer. The trainings continue to be presented by Peter McMillan.

1. Imago Fundamentals – Two Day Training

See  Imago Fundamentals FLYER

OVERVIEW and LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This Two Day Training is designed to improve and transform your effectiveness in working with couples.  You will be presented with an overview of Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT), a coherent, comprehensive and dynamic theory and practice offering an effective, research-based method for working with couples.

This training offers both an introduction to Imago Therapy and is the first two days of the 12 day Clinical Training Programme, for those who wish to train further.

It is different from the ‘Getting the Love You Want’ Couples Workshop, which is a two day experiential component for couples.  You may however, like to consider attending a ‘Getting the Love You Want’ Couples Workshop as well, as this is an opportunity to experience Imago from a personal perspective.
Please contact us if you would like further information about this.  See Couples Workshops

DATES

Imago Fundamentals – Two Day Training

Hamilton28/29 March 2025Fri/Sat
Auckland04/05 April 2025Fri/Sat
Whangarei04/05 July 2025Fri/Sat
Auckland07/08 July 2025Fri/Sat
Tauranga11/12 July 2025Fri/Sat
Auckland08/09  August 2025Fri/Sat

FEES

ALL FEES INCLUDE GST

Payment can be made via internet banking or credit card.

Imago Fundamentals – Two Day Training$425 Early Bird

$495 Standard

TO REGISTER

REGISTER NOW for the Two Day Training

2. Clinical Training in Imago Relationship Therapy  

Clinical Skills 1 and 2 

PRE-REQUISITES and LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Imago Clinical Training focuses on Imago clinical processes, clinical demonstrations and review of participants’ cases. It is open to Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Counselling Social Workers, or those in training, who wish to extend their skills or specialise in working with couples.

This Clinical Training comprises the following  options:

  • Clinical Skills 1   (Days 3-7)    5 Days
  • Clinical Skills 2  (Days 8-12)  5 Days

Clinical Skills 1  (Days 3-7)   5 Days

Clinical Skills 2 (Days 8-12)   5 Days

ATTENDANCE AT A COUPLES WORKSHOP

This is a requirement for Certification, but it is highly recommended that you attend a ‘Getting the Love You Want’ Couples Workshop as early as possible in the training programme and preferably, prior to Day 8.  If you do not have a partner, then a friend, relative or colleague will qualify.  Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further.

For more information Couples Workshops

WHY TRAIN AS AN IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST?

We want to enable you to transform your work with couples. It is possible to feel enlivened and passionate about working with couples, no matter what they bring.

DATES

Clinical Skills 1  (Days 3-7)Auckland13-17 September 2025   (Sat-Wed)
Clinical Skills 2  (Days 8-12)Auckland03-07 December 2025   (Wed-Sun)

FEES

ALL FEES INCLUDE GST
Payment can be made via internet banking or credit card.

Clinical Skills 1 and 2 – Fees

 

Clinical Skills 1 and 2 (Days 3-12)
Discounted option for payment for 10 days upfront

TBA
Clinical Skills 1 (Days 3-7)TBA
Clinical Skills 2 (Days 8-12)TBA


If you attend the training with your partner:

  • there is a 50% reduction in your partner’s fee for Clinical Skills 1&2, if your partner is joining you on the training out of personal interest
  • there is an 20% reduction in your partner’s fee for Skills 1&2, if your partner is on the Clinical track


‘Getting the Love You Want’ Couples Workshop – Fees

Couples Workshop
Preferably attend prior to Day 8
$825 Early Bird per couple
$895 Standard Fee per couple
Due one month prior
Due one week prior

 

Supervision – Fees 

SupervisionFees vary depending on the supervision arrangement
Assessment Fee for final video$368

TO REGISTER 

REGISTER NOW for Clinical Skills 1&2

 

3. Certification

(as an Imago Relationship Therapist)

Graduates of the Clinical Training Programme in IRT are eligible for Clinical Membership of Imago Relationships International. This distinction qualifies them, among other things, to call themselves Certified Imago Therapists and allows them to be listed on the website of  Imago Aotearoa New Zealand (IANZ).

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

Please enquire about a detailed document on the certification requirements.

4. Advanced Trainings

No Advanced Trainings are currently scheduled.

5. Facilitator Training in Imago Relationship Therapy 


Facilitator Skills 1 and 2 – for Non-Therapists (Days 3-12)

PRE-REQUISITES TO ENTRY & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

This training is suitable for non-clinicians who wish to broaden their experience and capabilities in applying Imago work in any educational, business, professional or personal setting.  You will gain an in-depth understanding of relationship dynamics and communication.  Certification is optional.

Pre-requisites for entry into the Facilitator Training Programme:

  • Attend a “Getting the Love You Want” – Couples Workshop

The Couples Workshop must be completed with your partner at a Couples Workshop presented by a Certified Imago Workshop Presenter.  If you do not have a partner, then a friend, relative or colleague will qualify.  It is highly recommended that this requirement is completed prior to Day 8 of the Training Programme.  It is beneficial to attend the workshop as early as possible in the programme.

Please contact us if you have any queries regarding this requirement.

  • Submit two letters of recommendation from professionals that affirm you can assimilate tertiary level education and would be a contribution to a class of tertiary level professionals.

 

Requirements for Certification as an Imago Relationship Facilitator

  • Full attendance at all twelve days of training.
    • Imago Fundamentals – Two Day Training
    • Facilitation Skills 1 (Days 3-7) – 5 days
    • Facilitation Skills 2 (Days 8-12) – 5 days
  • During Facilitation Skills 1 and 2, present a video sample of your work facilitating an Imago Dialogue with a couple.
  • Complete two reports following the training, as outlined by Clinical Instructors.
  • Serve as clinical support staff on a “Getting the Love You Want – Couples Workshop” within one year of completion of course requirements.
  • Submit a project as discussed and agreed upon with the Clinical Instructor.

Graduate Permissions and Benefits

Graduates of the Facilitator Training Programme in IRT are eligible for Facilitator Membership of Imago Relationships International.  This distinction qualifies them, among other things, to call themselves Certified Imago Relationship Facilitators and allows them to be become a member of Imago Aotearoa New Zealand and be listed on the website www.imago.org.nz 

DATES

Facilitator Skills 1 (Days 3-7)Auckland13-17 September 2025   (Sat-Wed)
Facilitator Skills 2 (Days 8-12)Auckland03-07 December 2025   (Wed-Sun)

 

FEES

ALL FEES INCLUDE GST
Payment can be made via internet banking or credit card.

Facilitator Skills 1 and 2 – Fees

 

Facilitation Skills 1 and 2 (Days 3-12)
Discounted option for payment for 10 days upfront.
TBC
Facilitation Skills 1 (Days 3-7)TBC
Facilitation Skills 2 (Days 8-12)TBC

If you attend with your partner:

  • there is a 50% reduction in your partner’s fee for Facilitator Skills 1&2, if your partner is joining you on the training out of personal interest
  • there is an 20% reduction in your partner’s fee for Skills 1&2, if your partner is on the Facilitator track


‘Getting the Love You Want’ Couples Workshop – Fees

Couples Workshop
Attend prior to the training
$795 Early Bird per couple
$850 Standard Fee per couple
Due one month prior
Due one week prior


Assessment of Project – Fees

$225

TO REGISTER

Please contact us on info@relationships.co.nz to register.