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COUPLES SESSIONS GETTING STUCK OR ESCALATING?I hear this from colleagues all the time:"I know the theory, but when coupl...
03/31/2026

COUPLES SESSIONS GETTING STUCK OR ESCALATING?

I hear this from colleagues all the time:

"I know the theory, but when couples escalate, I lose the roadmap."

If you've felt that in the room, this training was designed for you.

IMAGO CLINICAL TRAINING FOR LICENSED THERAPISTS

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• A reliable structure (Imago Dialogue) to turn reactivity into empathy
• Experiential practice you can apply immediately with clients
• A coherent model that reduces chaos and therapist burnout
• Support toward Imago Certification (Level II)
• Small-group intensive training

📅 TRAINING FORMAT

96 hours total
Three 4-day modules (Thursday–Sunday)

June 4–7, 2026
September 10–13, 2026
November 19–22, 2026

📍 In-person — Toronto, Canada

WHAT CHANGES IN YOUR SESSIONS

• Less blame → more curiosity
• Less spinning → more structure
• Less dread → more confidence

Clear steps to move couples from defense to understanding.

WHO THIS IS FOR

• Licensed therapists working with couples
• Clinicians wanting more structure in high-intensity sessions
• Therapists interested in Imago Certification

🔗 LEARN MORE & REGISTER
maureenbrine.com/imago-clinical-training-for-licensed-therapists

Limited spots for a highly interactive training.

Have you ever had a reaction in your relationship that felt… bigger than the moment?Maybe your partner was late, or dist...
02/27/2026

Have you ever had a reaction in your relationship that felt… bigger than the moment?

Maybe your partner was late, or distracted, or forgot something small - but inside, it felt enormous.

That’s not random. That’s a **trigger** - a present-day moment that echoes a wound from long ago.

Imago teaches us that our conflicts are rarely about what’s happening in the moment.

Instead, they’re often about **unmet needs and unresolved pain** from our earliest relationships. And because our partner matters so much to us, their actions touch those deep places.

Instead of asking:
> “Why are they doing this to me?”
Try asking:
> “What old story is this moment activating?”
>“What am I needing in this moment?”

✨ Personal Note
In my own relationship, I’ve noticed that when Scott withdraws, I can feel a pang of loneliness that goes far beyond the present. When I slow down and tune in, I realize it’s tied to childhood moments when I felt left behind or unseen. When I share that vulnerably - instead of reacting from it - it opens the door to dialogue and healing.

🧠 Reflect
- What conflict keeps showing up in your relationship?
- Could it be linked to something much older than your partner?

🧪 Try This
The next time you feel triggered:
1. Pause. Breathe.
2. Ask yourself: *What does this remind me of?*
3. Share with your partner using the Imago Dialogue format:
> “When that happened, I felt …and it reminded me of….”

This is how healing begins.

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When couples say they’ve “lost the spark,” what’s often missing is curiosity - the wonder that first drew you together.I...
11/11/2025

When couples say they’ve “lost the spark,” what’s often missing is curiosity - the wonder that first drew you together.

In Imago Relationship Therapy, curiosity is the bridge from reactivity to empathy. It turns defensiveness into discovery. When you stay curious, you stay open to what’s alive in your partner, rather than defending who you think they are.

Try this tonight:

What’s something you’ve been thinking about lately that I may not know?
When did you feel most at ease this week?
What do you most need from me when we feel disconnected?
Then simply listen - not to correct, but to connect. Curiosity softens the space between you and makes room for love to return.

Reflection: The Beginner’s Mind
Sit quietly together, breathe, and look gently into one another’s eyes. Silently repeat: “There is more to you than I know.”

Notice what shifts. That simple awareness can reawaken safety, compassion, and possibility.

Love isn’t just about chemistry, it’s a path that grows you. Love is a choice. If you’ve been feeling stuck, reactive, o...
11/04/2025

Love isn’t just about chemistry, it’s a path that grows you. Love is a choice. If you’ve been feeling stuck, reactive, or misunderstood, these simple truths can shift everything. They come from Imago principles and years of learning the hard (and beautiful) way in my own marriage with Scott. Read these with curiosity, not judgment. Let them soften you, challenge you, and open a new doorway in how you love.

Three Foundational Truths of Conscious Love
1. Your partner is your teacher, not your enemy.
The things that irritate or hurt you in your relationship often reflect deeper wounds - places that want to heal. Your partner may trigger you, not to harm, but to reveal what’s ready to be seen. I do see my husband Scott as holding up a mirror to highlight my areas of growth.

2. Conflict is growth trying to happen.
Instead of seeing conflict as something to avoid, Imago teaches us to welcome it as an opportunity for transformation. Every rupture is an invitation to repair and reconnect. It is not so much what happens in relationship as it is a lack of repair.

3. Safety and connection matter more than being right.
When we focus on understanding rather than winning, relationships become safe places to be fully ourselves. You may remember the magnet I had in the office - “Would you rather be right , or would you rather be in relationship?”

Reflect:
Take a moment to think about this:
What if everything that feels hard in your relationship isn’t a problem to fix… but an invitation to grow?
Take the time to appreciate your partner or someone you love today.

01/27/2025

I am so excited to be offering an in person Imago Clinical training in Toronto starting this June. If you are a psychotherapist interested in becoming an expert couples therapist... this is the course for you.

03/18/2024

Tonight at 8 est on T&E, Intervention Canada will be featuring one of my most challenging and rewarding episodes where we intervened on three brothers from the same family. Hope you can tune in!

02/08/2024

INTERVENTION CANADA
Based on the hit A&E format, Intervention Canada takes viewers deep inside the roller coaster of addiction. The series provides a glimpse at the reality of the life of an addict and the gut-wrenching toll it takes on family and friends.
I am so excited to let you know that the new series of Intervention has begun to air. AS many of you know I have been one of the Interventionists on the show since it's inception 10 years ago.
Here are the Canadian Airdates for Intervention Canada on the network T+E:
- Cody & Erin - Monday, February 12 (repeat at 10pm Pacific time)
- Josh - Monday, February 19 (repeat at 10pm Pacific time)
- Nick & Emily - Monday, March 4 (repeat at 10pm Pacific time)
- Brooks, Taryn & Joel - Monday, March 18 (repeat at 10pm Pacific time)
If we're notified of any changes to that schedule, we will be sure to let you know, though you can find more information here: https://www.tandetv.com/shows/intervention-canada/.

10/11/2023

I am so excited to be going to the imago conference in Las Vegas today. It is my first in person conference with my imago colleagues since pre COVID. Can’t wait to get together!

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