Dr. M.P. Wylie brings over 35 years of expertise in relationship building through education, research, and extensive training. As the Founding Director of Amore Retreat Idyllwild (ARI), she specializes in transformative Five-Day Intensive Marital/Couples’ Retreats. Driven by a passion for helping couples in crisis, Dr. Wylie is a certified Relationship Enhancement® (RE) Marital/Couples Trainer/Educator/Leader, attributing the program to a 95% positive outcome in improving communication and intimacy.

A published author with works like “Journey to Love” and “Summit of Your Potential,” Dr. Wylie holds dual Master’s Degrees in Counseling and Human Resources from Ottawa University and a Doctorate in Psychology from the Union Institute. Actively involved in organizations like Healthy Relationships California and the National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education, she founded the Relationship Research Foundation (RRF), a nonprofit that successfully managed federal funding for evidence-based programs benefiting over 7,000 families.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Wylie takes pride in training over a thousand professionals nationally and internationally in communication, relationship, parenting, and self-development programs. For the past decade, she has provided personalized Five-Day Intensive Marital/Couple Retreats in the scenic setting of Idyllwild, California, focusing on Relationship Enhancement Skills. Dr. Wylie, now a full-time resident of Idyllwild,finds joy with her loving husband Jim, shared family time, outdoor activities, writing, and her adorable Maltipoo, Bentlee.

In summary, Dr. M.P. Wylie is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering love and understanding in relationships, impacting individuals and families through her expertise, retreats, and extensive training programs.