Using simple tools, the IMAGO processes strengthen relationships, providing couples with the ability to heal their own childhood wounds to build joyful lives together. Another benefit is that IMAGO works brilliantly with children, even those who are very young.

IMAGO Relationship Therapy was devised by Dr. Harville Hendrix; his book, “Getting The Love You Want” has been on the best seller lists almost constantly since it was first published in 1988.

Oprah Winfrey calls Dr. Hendrix “one of the best couples therapists I know”; he has appeared 16 times on her show. She includes him in the “Top 20 Moments” in her show’s 21 year history, and refers to his work as “life changing”

Alanis Morisette was so enthusiastic about IMAGO that she has actually become an IMAGO Educator. She said – “I am so grateful to IMAGO. There’s comfort to know that I am not alone and that there are many other couples experiencing similar conflicts. It really allowed me to reframe what love meant.”

The answer is definitely NO. The unique communication skills of IMAGO can help strengthen the feelings of love & connection in any relationship. Many couples learn how to appreciate their partner more, to gain insight into why they fell in love and what they can do to ensure it continues. Many IMAGO Educators learned about IMAGO initially because they wanted to mend or strengthen their own relationships, & have continued to use the tools to do just that.

Until you feel really safe with your partner, it will be difficult to have the conversations that will help you revive the passion & excitement in your relationship. IMAGO helps to build understanding & trust so that you create a safe place in which to learn what each of you thinks and feels to strengthen your relationship.

IMAGO Couples Groups focus on teaching communication skills in a new way; you learn truly to listen and feel really heard – often for the first time! The skills you learn help you and your partner continue to keep the energy and excitement of the Couples Group alive. Many couples also choose to continue the work with an IMAGO Therapist or Educator on a regular basis, to coach you in strengthening the work you do together.

GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT
Imago Group Couples Experience

FORM 21  CARING BEHAVIOURS IN THE ROMANTIC PHASE

In column 3, list all of the things that your partner used to do or say during the early romantic phase of your relationship that made you feel loved and cared about. It might be something like “stroking my hand”, “whispering in my ear”, “remembering my birthday”, “bringing me a cup of tea in bed in the morning”, “calling me by a pet name” etc. In column 2 mark each of the items you have listed with numbers from 1 to 5 indicating their importance to you – 1 being the least important and 5 being the most important. Then share that list with your partner and ask him/her if he/she would be willing to re-activate those behaviours; any that he/she is NOT willing to do should be marked with a X in column 1. REMEMBER, this is a REQUEST and your partner is NOT obliged to agree; however, he or she probably would be prepared to agree to at least some of them.