Get ready IRM for Therapists - Launching Sept. 2026!

After more than 10 years of doing couples intensives, I finally am prepared to share the system I use to help couples heal. If you’ve worked with couples for any length of time, you’ve likely seen it: The same conflict patterns repeating. Escalation that happens quickly. Conversations that go in circles without resolution.

The Intimacy Repair Method™ was designed from years of intensive experience. The IRM is a structured, assessment-driven approach designed to help therapists move couples out of reactive cycles and into meaningful, lasting repair.

This 4-day immersive retreat will train you to confidently apply this method in your clinical work—so you can create clearer direction, deeper breakthroughs, and more consistent outcomes with couples.

During this retreat, you will learn how to:

• The model Dr. Skinner uses with couples during intensives
• Use structured couples assessments to quickly identify core relational dynamics
• Apply The Intimacy Repair Method™ as a step-by-step framework in session
• Recognize and interrupt reactive roles adapted from the Karpman Drama Triangle
• Guide couples from blame, shutdown, and over-functioning into accountability, vulnerability, and connection
• Integrate a client support workbook to reinforce progress between sessions

Many therapists are familiar with the Karpman Drama Triangle, but struggle to apply it in the moment.

Within The Intimacy Repair Method™, you will learn how to:

• Identify reactive roles as they emerge in session
• Use specific, tools to help couples pause escalation
• Help each partner shift into more constructive relational positions

This transforms insight into a clear intervention process you can use immediately.

This retreat is designed to go beyond theory.

You will not only learn The Intimacy Repair Method™—you will experience it.

Through guided practice, live demonstrations, and experiential exercises, you will deepen both your clinical skillset and your awareness of relational patterns.

Your experience includes:

• Hands-on training with real-time feedback
• Small group integration and practice
• Lodging and nourishing meals
• A guided side-by-side ride through the Utah mountains

The setting provides space for both professional growth and personal renewal.

• Therapists wanting to learn how to do couples intensives
• Couples therapists seeking more clarity and structure in session
• Trauma-informed clinicians working with relational dynamics
• Therapists feeling stuck with high-conflict couples
• Practitioners who want immediately applicable tools

• A clear, repeatable Intimacy Repair framework
• Assessments and a client-ready support workbook
• Practical language and interventions for real-time use
• Greater confidence navigating conflict and emotional intensity
• A deeper understanding of relational patterns—both in clients and yourself

This is not a passive learning environment.

It is immersive, practical, and designed to help you guide your clients through difficult times. Learn to implement the IRM. guide your clients through difficult times. 

To maintain depth and individualized attention, space is intentionally limited.

If you’re ready to elevate your work with couples and bring greater clarity and confidence into your sessions, we invite you to join us.