Most couples don’t break up because of a single explosion. They break up because of the “Slow Drift” the gradual accumulation of unheard words, ignored needs, and the repetitive, exhausting cycles of reactivity.
If you are reading this, you’ve likely felt that drift.
You’ve felt the pang of loneliness while sitting right next to your partner.
You’ve wondered if the person you fell in love with is still in there.
On 22–23 August 2026, at our exclusive workshop in Crows Nest, Sydney, we are going to stop the drift. This is the “Getting The Love You Want” Workshop, and it is designed to be the most important 48 hours your relationship will ever experience.
Why Conventional Advice Fails (And Why This Workshop Works)
Most relationship advice tells you to “just talk more.” But if you’re talking from a place of defensiveness, you’re just practicing how to fight.
Presented by renowned psychologists Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin, this workshop utilizes the Imago Relationship Therapy Framework, a method that bypasses the ego and speaks directly to the heart’s need for safety.
What Makes This a “Must-Attend” Couples Intensive Experience?
1. The Privacy Guarantee
We understand the hesitation. You don’t want to air your “dirty laundry” to strangers. This is not group therapy. While the theory is taught in a group, every single practical exercise is done privately and exclusively between you and your partner. Your privacy is our clinical priority.
2. Moving Beyond Blame to Breakthrough
We move you from “You always…” to “I feel…” using the Safety Mechanism. You will learn to:
- Identify Your “Cycle”: Pinpoint exactly where your communication breaks down before it turns into a conflict.
- Master Emotional Mirroring: Learn the specific verbal tools that ensure your partner feels 100% heard, validated, and seen.
- Restore the Spark: Use practical, clinical tools to rebuild the warmth, playfulness, and emotional closeness that have been buried under the stress of daily life.
3. The Momentum for Referring Clinicians
If you are already in therapy, this weekend acts as a “quantum leap.” It provides the concentrated structure and language that can take months to achieve in standard weekly sessions. You will return to your couples therapist refreshed and ready to go.
The Behavioral Science of Love
Our brains are wired for connection, but they are also wired for survival. When we feel criticized, our “reptilian brain” takes over, and we either fight, flee, or freeze. Philipa and Chris teach you how to soothe that survival instinct, allowing you to return to a state of Stronger Connection and Lasting Love.
Event Logistics & Premium Experience
- When: 22–23 August 2026
- Where: Crows Nest, Sydney
- Facilitators: Philipa Thornton & Chris Paulin (Psychologists | Marriage Works)
- Investment: Your relationship is the foundation of your family, your finances, and your health. This is the most significant investment you can make this year.
Your Call: Choose Connection Over Conflict
There is a cost to waiting. Every day spent in “the drift” makes the path back slightly longer. This August, give your relationship the gift of a fresh start.
Seats are strictly limited to maintain an intimate, premium environment. This event consistently sells out because it works.
Don’t wait for the crisis. Build the connection now.
👉Getting the Love You Want Imago Premier Couples Intensive Workshop