IMAGO PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Professional training for therapists and others interested in Imago in Montreal, Canada (English and French), London, England, and Dublin, Ireland.
Sophie Slade, Ph.D., is a member of the faculty of Imago Institute International offering the highest quality of training in Imago Relationship Therapy. She offers:

The Basic Clinical Training Program in Imago Relationship Therapy – Course 200
Advanced Training Programs for Imago Relationship Therapists & Educators

- Characterological Growth
- Growing into Competence in Imago
- Working with Resistance to Receiving Love

The Basic Clinical Training Program - this APA accredited training is for licensed therapists who already have a practice with couples or who wish to develop one. The small group intensive program helps therapists to grow personally and professionally.

During the training therapists will
- deepen their understanding of the impact of childhood relationship experiences on partner selection in adulthood and subsequent relationship dynamics. Imago Relationship Therapy is based on a comprehensive and systematic model of couple relationships integrating knowledge from many of the main Western psychological, spiritual and neurological traditions.
- Learn how to facilitate couples in dialogue processes that support safety and connection .

Comments from recent trainees:
“I loved every minute – kept me interested all of the time, which is quite an achievement”. C.McD. “A tremendous experience. I learned a great deal.” J.F. “The friendliness, warmth and support of the instructor made the training a rich and exciting experience” L.P. “I feel that I am in extremely capable, competent hands. Sophie demonstrates mastery and confidence in a way that invites, motivates and includes. I leave here feeling confident to sit in a session with a couple in a completely new way.” “Excellent presenter balancing theory and practice with skills.” F.P. “Sophie is one of the most centered, present, aware instructors I have ever experienced. Her facilitation is masterful!” T.S. “A most thorough way of working with pain in relationships” K.W.

Dates for 2008-9
Basic Clinical Training in Imago Relationship Therapy

Montreal en français:
Dates de la Formation : 24-25 avril, 22-23 mai, 17-20 juillet, 18-19 septembre., 21-23 novembre.
Lieu: Centre Imago – Montréal, 5202 Verdun, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Prix : $3,000 pour le program en entier + $100 par mois de supervision $500 - 24-25 avril; $500 - 22-23 mai; $2,100 pour juillet, septembre et novembre
Montreal in English:
Dates: September 25-28, 2008, November 27-30, 2008, & March 5-8, 2009
Location: Centre Imago – Montreal, 5202 Verdun,
Montreal, QC, Canada.
Cost: $3,000 + $100 per month for supervision or
$1,000 for September, + $2,100 for November & March + $600 for post training supervision over a 6 month period.
London, England:
9-12 October, 2008, 5-8 February & 14-17 May, 2009.
Location: 11 Amazon Building, New River Village, London N8
Cost: Certification tracks - £1,700, Auditing £1,300 + approximately £300 for post training supervision.
Dublin, Ireland:
21-24 October, 2008, 22-25 January & 7-10 May, 2009.
Location: Cherith, Firhouse Road, Firhouse, Dublin 24, Ireland.
Cost: Certification tracks - €2,215, Auditing: €1,845 + approximately €400 for post training supervision.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

Admission Requirements for Therapists
- Advanced training with a clinical focus in a mental health field
- Membership in a recognized professional mental health organization
- Participation in a two-day Getting the Love You Want Workshop for Couples
- Malpractice Insurance

Each application will be considered on its own merit. If you do not currently meet all the requirements, please attach a cover letter that addresses the exceptions.
Educational Track

Non – clinicians, such as spouses of trainees, clergy, physicians, coaches and educators, interested in deepening their understanding of relationship therapy for professional or personal reasons are welcome to participate in the training program, to become certified Imago Relationship Educators. For more information visit www.imagorelationships.org.

Auditing – partners of trainees or others interested for their own personal growth and learning may participate in the training at the discretion of the clinical instructor. Participants are expected to participate fully in the class and small group work but are not required to do between session or post course work assignments.
For further information about application and certification Requirements – please visit www.imagorelationships.org

Advanced Training Programs for Imago Relationship Therapists & Educators
- Characterological Growth
- Growing into Competence in Imago
- Working with Resistance to Receiving Love

For dates or to schedule an advanced training in your region contact Sophie Slade

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:
please contact Sophie Slade at slade.imago@bellnet.ca
or by phone in Canada (001) 514 766-5502

Sophie Slade, Ph.D. (514) 766-5502
email:slade.imago@bellnet.ca