For the first time in years, Canadian trauma and couples therapy educator Maureen McEvoy is coming to Sydney – and there’s a Winter Special that ends 31 August.
If you’ve ever found yourself in a couple’s session where emotions spiral, histories collide, and past trauma takes over the room, you’re not alone. Even with the best models – Imago, EFT, EMDR, Gottman, PACT, Schema – it’s easy to feel under-prepared when trauma shows up between partners.
The Gap Most Couples Therapists Face
Many highly skilled couples therapists feel confident with structured interventions – until trauma histories surface. Suddenly, the conversation isn’t about who forgot to take out the rubbish; it’s about abandonment, loss, and deep-seated fear.
Without a clear, integrated trauma framework for couples work, progress can stall. Clients leave sessions feeling misunderstood, and therapists leave feeling drained.
Why Learn from Maureen McEvoy?
Maureen has spent over 30 years bridging the worlds of trauma recovery and couples therapy. As a Senior Faculty member of Imago Relationships North America, she’s trained thousands of therapists internationally to confidently navigate the most challenging moments in couples work.
This November, in a rare Australian appearance, she’s bringing her expertise to a two-day, CPD-approved workshop hosted by the Australian Resource Therapy Institute.
What You’ll Walk Away With
In Healing Trauma, Restoring Connection – A Trauma-Informed Approach to Couples Therapy, you’ll learn how to:
- Recognise trauma patterns in couples’ dynamics
- Build safety and trust in high-intensity sessions
- Use somatic and parts work tools for real-time regulation
- Integrate trauma-informed strategies into your preferred couples therapy model
- Adapt interventions to avoid re-traumatisation and promote reconnection
The Winter Special – Ends 31 August
Right now, you can secure your place at the Special Winter Rate of $975.
On 1 September, the price moves to the September Saver rate of $995, then to $1100 Standard, and finally $1250 for the last release.
This special is our way of rewarding early action-takers – the therapists who know they want in, and don’t want to miss a rare learning opportunity.
Join Us in Sydney – 8–9 November 2025
📅 Dates: 8–9 November 2025
📍 Venue: Crows Nest Community Centre, Sydney
🎓 Eligible for 12 CPD Hours – PACFA, ACA, ASCH, AASW, AAPI, APS Members
🔗 More info & booking: resourcetherapy.com.au/professional-training/master-classes
If you’ve been thinking about sharpening your skills for those moments when trauma shows up in couples work, this is your chance.
Join us, meet Maureen, and leave with tools you’ll use for the rest of your career.