Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy Institute: Elevate Your Couples Therapy Practice

You're committed to providing the most effective, transformative support for your clients. The Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy Institute offers a training program that will ground your approach to couples therapy in Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Therapy, IMAGO, PACT, the Developmental Method, HEART, and integrated in the principles of neurobiology. Our program is the first of its kind in New Zealand, offering a year long comprehensive, homegrown training experience that integrates the latest research and most effective techniques in couples therapy.

Foundational and Advanced Skills for Lasting Impact

In the first half of our immersive training, you'll master foundational and advanced skills to empower couples to cultivate the deep, fulfilling love they desire. Our focus on presence, connection, and growth will give you the tools to make a profound, lasting impact on your clients' relationships. Our belief is that great couples therapists need to practice the skills before working with clients, and you will get trained and supervised by our director Steven Dromgool.

Specialized Training in Navigating Infidelity

The second half of our program provides specialized training in working with one of the most challenging issues in couples therapy: affairs and betrayal. You'll learn proven strategies for guiding your clients through the healing process and strengthening their relationship in the aftermath of infidelity.

The Power of the Sexual and Developmental Blueprint

A key component of our training is the Sexual and Developmental Blueprint, a powerful model for understanding the intricacies of your clients' relationships, their hidden fears and your own history as it affects your work. 

Disclosure Strategies that Promote Healing

With our Steven’s guidance, you'll learn how to effectively utilize the Sexual and Developmental Blueprint in mapping a disclosure strategy that fosters honesty, accountability, and growth for couples navigating the aftermath of infidelity.

Transform Your Practice, Transform Lives

The Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy Institute offers more than just a training program – it's an opportunity to revolutionize your approach to couples therapy and empower your clients to build the loving, resilient relationships they deserve. Join our community of relationship experts at the forefront of this transformative work and discover a new way to help couples thrive.

Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way

At the Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy Institute, we're committed to providing a supportive, enriching learning environment that empowers you to excel in your couples therapy practice. Throughout our comprehensive program, you'll benefit from:

• Group Supervision: Collaborate with peers and experienced supervisors to gain new insights and refine your skills in a dynamic, supportive setting.
• Focused Case Consultations: Receive personalized guidance from our Clinical Director, tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of your casework.
• Small Group Skills Development: Work closely with Steven Dromgool, the Institute's Director, in interactive sessions designed to deepen your mastery of key techniques and concepts.

Flexible, Engaging Learning

Our program is thoughtfully designed to accommodate your busy schedule and diverse learning preferences. You'll engage with a mix of:

• Live Training: Interactive, real-time sessions that foster connection, discussion, and immediate feedback.
• Pre-Recorded Content: On-demand learning that allows you to deepen your understanding at your own pace, whenever and wherever is most convenient for you.
• Concise Schedule: Live events are schedule in a 3 hour window on Wednesdays.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our rigorous curriculum spans more than 60 hours of in-depth, didactic learning in couples and relationship therapy. You'll gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices that drive transformative change for your clients.

Intensive Focus with Steven Dromgool

A unique highlight of our program is the opportunity to engage in 30 hours of focused training directly with Steven Dromgool. This intensive experience will allow you to delve deeper into complex topics, refine your skills, and gain invaluable insights from a leading expert in the field.

Empowering Your Clients

To support your clients on their journey to healthier, more fulfilling relationships, our program includes 30 hours of psycho-education resources. These tools will enable you to provide clear, empowering guidance that complements your therapeutic work and promotes lasting growth.

Invest in Your Expertise, Transform Your Practice

The Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy Institute offers a unique opportunity to elevate your couples therapy practice and make a deeper, more lasting impact on your clients' lives. Join our supportive community of dedicated professionals and embark on a journey of growth, mastery, and transformation.

Elevate Your Practice with PORT Certification

Demonstrate your expertise and commitment to providing the highest level of care in couples therapy with PORT Certification from the Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy Institute. Upon completing our intensive program, most students will be eligible for PORT Certification. This involves not only the rigorous coursework but also the following:

• Live Session Submission: Showcase your skills in action by submitting a full session with a couple for targeted case consultation. Receive personalized feedback to further refine your practice.
• Examination Excellence: Demonstrate your deep understanding by achieving a 90% score on the PORT Level 1 and Working with Intimate Partner Betrayal, Affairs and Broken Trust evaluations.
• Assistant in Training: Gain invaluable experience by assisting in PORT Skill Training sessions, deepening your mastery while mentoring the next generation of therapists.

Distinguish Your Practice, Transform Your Impact

PORT Certification is more than a credential – it's a commitment to excellence and a promise of life-changing work for your clients. By earning this certification, you'll:

• Stand out in your field: Clearly demonstrate your specialized expertise to potential clients and referral sources.
• Deepen your confidence: Know that you're equipped with the most effective approaches to navigate complex relationship challenges.
• Empower transformative change: Provide your clients with the guidance and support they need to heal, grow, and build fulfilling relationships.

Invest in Your Expertise, Transform Your Clients' Lives

The journey to PORT Certification is an investment in your growth as a therapist and your ability to make a profound impact on your clients' lives. Embark on this path and discover the power of Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy to transform relationships and lives. Space is limited.

Because the intensive is interactive, there is limited space and availability. Possible participants will have completed a degree by the beginning of the intensive.

To apply, submit the following to admin@relate.online

1. Current CV

2. A statement of interest (no more than 1 page)