The IRI in-person training retreat was incredible!  The IRI team was helpful, warm, gracious and seemed genuinely focused on my learning experience.  I deeply appreciated how open and accessible Martha was during the training, which is not always the case at these types of gatherings.  Spending time with her and learning from her was powerful.  The open and warm environment was really incredible.  The complete lack of judgement and the care that the team showed for our needs and experience were something I've never experienced at other in-person trainings.

Scott Ferguson, LCSW - New York, New York

Martha is an incredible teacher. She's clear on the learning objective, and gentle in guiding learners to practical understanding. It was so fun to watch the team move to support her courageous improvisational teaching. Every member of the IRI team treated everyone with deeply loving humanity.  They managed expectations and communicated exceptionally, all while balancing competing retreat goals well.  Martha and the team were responsive to participant feedback in the moment while holding the learning focus steady. 

Jess Cleeves, MAT, LCSW  - Murray, Utah

The IRI in-person training retreat was truly fantastic; it was an A+ in my book. My goal was to spend time with Martha, learning from her so I could go home and channel my 'inner Martha' in a way that would help my clients grow and live better lives. Goal achieved!  

Martha single handedly has helped me grow as a therapist more than any person I've learned with -- she inspires me to want to be my best and she makes it possible for me to feel safe, make mistakes, and keep risking and trying new things.  She's truly the best teacher I've ever had in my life in any setting – hands down.

Grenda David, LMFT, CST - Camarillo, CA

It was really evident that the IRI team worked extremely hard and went out of their way to make all participants feel comfortable and included. I was really impressed and touched about how much time, effort, and love you put into this venture. 

Ruth Culhane, Couple Counsellor and Sex Therapist - United Kingdom

I enjoy Martha’s teaching style and the authenticity of the way she approaches problems with her clients. I love how she values transparency and making the work easier on clinicians in an effort to avoid burnout. 

The IRI team created a good environment and really set the stage for relationship building. I made connections and shared good times and laughs with fellow therapists. I realized that I’d been missing connection, and I feel very grateful for the experience.

Paige Evans, LMFT - Harrisburg, OR

Martha truly has a gift for presenting information in a way that is approachable and tangible, and this retreat represents the best learning environment I have experienced since childhood. Learning from each other, and getting to see how Martha and other participants conceptualize cases was particularly useful. 

I was blown away by the attention to detail and quality of every aspect of the retreat, from the communication before and during, the pacing and schedule, the workbook… it was so clear how much time and care went into the event. I got so much out of the learning experience and felt truly able to push my learning edges because I was able to have a nourishing experience. It was lovely to have everything taken care of; it makes me realize how much responsibility I hold in my everyday life, and how important it is to take a real break. I felt so grateful to be a part of it.

Alex Siefert, MSW, LICSW - Bremerton, WA

I appreciate Martha's casual mood but with a serious you-gotta-know-this-stuff attitude. I love that she doesn't beat around the bush, and isn't afraid of humour. Even though she provided a written workbook, it's great that she didn't read right from it; she is seemingly spontaneous with language. I feel really brought into her world and passion.

Li Rose, CCC, MEd, MTA - Toronto, Ontario

You all definitely covered all the bases -- you literally thought of everything! I felt so well-cared for!

Ann Langley, Ph.D. - Redwood City, CA