The Love of Attraction - Calgary

Met with Kathleen a few weeks back. Her her office is really lovely space and she was very inviting and polite. As for her professional take on things for me it didn't work. My partner and I had been considering a new therapist and try a women this time and I was very excited for the using the Imago techniques and learning more. Unfortunately, I left very disappointed, felt judgement, things where brought up to me from my partners private session with her prior to mine making me feel even worse from the things I learnt and trust was lost immediately between the therapist and I, lack of empathy and understanding from a professional with my relationship issue's. Hope that others have better luck than we did!

If you are currently “shopping around” for couple’s therapy/retreats… you can stop now. The “Getting the Love you Want” retreat will absolutely transform you. Talk about “a-ha” moments! If you are skeptical, because I was… (we had been to other therapists, I question and over- analyze everything!)… I can honestly guarantee that you will take away an understanding, a new version of seeing different aspects of life through your partner’s perspectives/perceptions/interpretations of their own childhood, relationships and how they’ve contributed and/or contaminated the relationship. It was amazing. However, that’s only the beginning! It’s a wonderful starting point… we were given tools to assist us with the never-ending battle to communicate effectively…. feeling heard and understood. You must make time to put the work in! My husband and I worked hard and chose to see Kathleen L privately as well. We also attended the ‘upgrade’ just started last weekend. Best part? We were able to reunite with some other couples that we met the first time. We got to check-in with them to see how they’ve been able to navigate their life together with the tools we were given at the first retreat. There is such an amazing connection you feel to other couple’s in this same experience/journey in life. We met Kathleen for the first time last January …. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say, I feel like we’ve known her for years! This is why we decided to continue seeing her privately - individually and as a couple. She is kind, caring, sensitive (sharing tears), shared her personal stories from childhood, past relationships and talked about personal day to day trials and tribulations with her husband Robert (who we met at the Retreat). What I appreciated the most from Kathleen? Aside from facilitating and never lecturing, I was absolutely engaged the entire 3 full days which, was huge for my adult ADHD self! The retreats were amazing and transformative - I cannot use those two words enough! I absolutely guarantee you will NOT be disappointed. Even if you are extremely doubtful… and I must say, the first afternoon when we went around the room and introduced ourselves, it was apparent who wanted to be there and who did not. For the record, those partners who didn’t appear to care to participate, actually admitted to the group that despite being highly doubtful, they were very thankful to Kathleen and our group and were really grateful that they were there! Do it! ?

My weekend with Kathleen and the group was profound and enlightening. I was able to dig deep to understand what my emotional triggers are but most importantly why I am triggered and how to communicate these to my partner. Life is a journey and I am incredibly grateful to Kathleen for clearing the path forward and giving me tools I need to be a better Partner, Friend, Daughter and Mother.

If you are to the point where you are reading this, STOP and just book. It will be beyond worth it. Kathleen is amazing!! My wife and I have been together for 10 years, married for 9. We have 3 kids and both live busy lives. We often struggled communicating which would lead to periods of disconnect. We decided to take part in the Getting the Love You Want Couples Weekend Retreat. We had never met Kathleen before this weekend and can say with extreme confidence that she is REALLY good at what she does. I am often the shy quiet guy, especially in a room full of complete strangers, but felt safe and encouraged to open up. I learnt how become the listening partner that my Wife needs and how to be able to communicate my needs with her in a manner that she can handle. I also learnt a lot about my partner and have a whole new understanding and respect towards her. When we left Banff that Sunday I had a smile on my face that last the whole 3-1/2 hour drive home. We both left with so much optimism and excitement of what our relationship will be like from now on. I owe so much to Kathleen you truly are a saviour!! Thank you over and over again. I am looking forward to attending part 2.0!!!

Kathleen has such a great intuition and demeanor when dealing with sensitive issues. We really enjoyed the weekend learning more about each other in a positive environment. We really enjoyed the way she brought all the couples together yet it didn’t feel forced or uncomfortable. She opened all of our hearts!

An acquaintance of mine recommended my wife and I attend this retreat. We have been married 21 yrs and were kind of drifting apart, and thought it might give us a boost. The experience was not at all what we expected. We now look at each other like when we first started dating. WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. I personally feel better than I have felt in a decade. Kathleen is an amazing woman and I would recommend this retreat to ANY COUPLE. Good relationship, struggling relationship, bad relationship. Does not matter. Well worth it for your marriage and your personal health.

After doing some research, I decided to register "Keeping The Love You Find" through The Love Of Attraction offered by Kathleen Maiman. I didn't know what to expect. Through sharing, participation and learning, I gained a deeper understanding of relationships. It's all about compromise. Understanding, and empathy for one another.. It was a small group atmosphere which made it quite comfortable and with ease. Kathleen is an excellent moderator and facilitator. She takes her time and explains everything. I have even booked some counseling sessions with her after the retreat was completed. WL

This weekend with Kathleen, Robert, and Claire is life changing, and the tools you leave with can be applied to any relationship in your life. I went into the retreat excited to help “fix”my partner… and within the first few minutes, I realized that any change in our relationship starts with my own work on me. Regardless of what state you arrive to the weekend in, you’ll feel a renewed sense of hope, excitement, and an understanding of the work you can do to be better for your partner. I wish there was a 6th star for us here, Kathleen, but you already knew that. ?