During my relationship counseling career, I have used the Imago dialogue with couples on and off. There are other approaches we use in sessions too – from leaders in couple therapy like John Gottman and Ellen Bayden.
It wasn’t till Chris and I went through a rocky patch we discovered the power of Harville Hendrix and Helen Lakelly-Hunt’s Imago Couple Therapy. This beautiful life pair show us the way, having co-authored many books together. Including the classic ” Getting the Love You Want” self-help guide. This book has now been in print for over 40 years! Tried and true.
What anniversary is that I wonder?
Chris and I went to the Couples retreat. Here you learn the principles of Getting the Love you Want in the workshop.
This weekend sold me on Imago. We came away more connected, and loving.
In those two days, and to his credit Chris came too. We decided to train in this special relational healing method. A couple of years ago Chris and I attended the training, many days.
Yet I could not call myself and Imago Therapist.
One had to be certified.
An intensive process of supervision, presenting videos of my work, being a helper at workshops, more training, and then a final assessment once I had completed everything.
Last month my official Imago certifier Peter Macmillan, sent me an email. He had reviewed my final tape. He said I had passed with excellent marks. Phew!
So it’s official now. I am an Imago Therapist certified by Imago Therapy International.
Proud to be supporting people in all their relationships. Cheers!
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