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How
can Imago Relationship Therapy help us?
Imago Relationship Therapy is different from traditional couples' therapy. It is
comprehensive in its approach and not superficial in any way. You will learn
much more than merely communication skills.
You and your partner will:
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learn more about what is
really going on in your relationship;
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learn how this impacts you and
why it is necessary for your growth and healing;
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learn new skills that will
bring you closer;
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renew compassionate feelings
for each other;
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see each other in a new way;
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communicate more effectively;
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begin to get your needs met;
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learn how to re-romanticize
your relationship;
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create a mutual "Relationship
Vision"; and
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begin a lifetime journey to
the "Relationship of your Dreams."
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What
can we expect during therapy?
For most couples, this is the first time they have been to therapy.
Understandably, you may feel quite nervous and apprehensive. Perhaps you have
even had a negative experience with couples' therapy. In either case, Imago
Therapy will be a pleasant surprise for you. Below is a list of what you can
expect:
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Because commitment is
necessary for growth, it is suggested that you make a commitment to a
minimum of 12 sessions.
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You will be asked to commit to
doing the "work", both in and out of session.
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Your therapist will remain
neutral and make it a "safe" place for you to work.
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Your therapist will educate
and coach you in the skills you will be learning and practicing.
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Sessions are generally 90
minutes - a number of payment options, as well as discounts, and package
plans are available.
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A Very
Important Part of Imago Couples' Therapy...
is participation in the
2-day, intensive Getting the Love You Want Couples' Workshop. While this is not
required, it is highly recommended to achieve a "quick start" and to optimize
your therapy results. Couples who have attended find the workshop extremely
helpful and compare it to 3 - 6 months of weekly therapy. Plus, Carol now
has a convenient and affordable "Package Plan" to make attending the workshop
and therapy sessions less stressful on your budget! Check out her Workshop Page
and then click on Package Plan.
For more information click on one of
the below links:
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Getting the Love You Want Couples' Workshops presented by Carol
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Imago Relationship Therapy
or finding a Certified Imago Therapist in your area
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Drs.
Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelley Hunt
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"As an Imago therapist, I
want you to succeed in your
relationship and for your
therapy to be a positive
experience."
-- Carol A. Anderson,
MFCC
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When you first fell in love
and married, you probably
felt whole, nurtured and saw
life in Technicolor! You
felt that you were "meant
for each other!" You could
not believe how alike you
were! However, somewhere
along the way, if you are
like most couples, the
feelings changed and the
wonderful intensity of "true
love" was lost. This may
have left you feeling
confused and frustrated.
Often blaming your partner
and seeing them as the
source of your pain, you
begin to feel anger and
resentment. If you are still
married, your relationship
may be merely like
roommates, at best, or you
may be plagued with constant
arguments and power
struggles, with nothing ever
being resolved. You may feel
hopeless that anything will
ever be different, unless
you break up and start over
with a new relationship.