Faculty

Maria Gomori MSW, DipC, PhD  is an Approved Supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, and a retired Associate Professor with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba. She has worked intensively with Virginia Satir for over 20 years and has been an advanced trainer in Satir's Avanta International Training organization since 1981.

Maria has established an international reputation as a workshop leader; teaching, demonstrating in workshops throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia. Maria has been presenting her legendary Journey to the Self courses at The Haven since 1992. These courses are her own unique and creative integration of her own abundant life-experiences, Satir’s work, and her learnings from many other great teachers. Maria has also been instrumental in introducing The Haven to people all over the world.

Maria’s remarkable 80-plus years are documented in her book Passion For Freedom: Maria’s Story. In addition, Maria co-authored with Virginia Satir et al The Satir Approach to Communication and the Satir Model - Family Therapy and Beyond. The Satir Model book was chosen by the AAMFT Foundation for the 1994 Satir Education and Research Prize.

Maria Gomori's website is www.satir.ca.


Courses:
Here are the courses that Maria Gomori leads at The Haven Institute.
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Courses noted with The Haven logo () were developed and are led by members of our faculty who have studied extensively at The Haven. Courses marked () are preapproved for Continuing Education Credits. See Course Descriptions for further details.

Transitions

Journey to Self

Family Reconstruction

Satir's Legacy