Imago Therapy
Helping couples communicate through the storms
Do you ever feel like you and your partner are:
Arguing over one another
Interrupting what the other says
Assuming the worst about what the other means
Intensifying arguments because you misunderstand each other
Stuck in disconnection, with no method to repair when conflicts happen
What if you and your partner could give each other the gift of complete presence, and feel the joy it brings?
Imago Therapy helps you get to that place.
For many couples, communication itself can feel overwhelming.
Many of us did not get the chance to grow up in families where healthy sharing and listening took place.
More than likely, we experienced well-meaning parents who did what their parents did. Maybe they argued and raised their voices to get their point across. Maybe they never argued, but at the same time, were emotionally distant from each other, and barely engaged with care and affection either.
To listen well, to give and receive the gift of presence and attention, is one of the best gifts we can get from or bestow to our partner, and the outcomes of such sharing with active listening are excellent.
Imago Therapy specializes in teaching couples how to share vulnerably and listen actively.
For couples where one or both partners are looking to learn tools on how to communicate, Imago offers a structured system for enhancing communication.
The training begins with developing emotional openness and depth around positive topics, like appreciations.
Next, you learn to develop a practice of regular or daily check-ins with your partner, brief but meaningful moments of tuning in to each other’s experience.
From there, we develop the skills to navigate conflict and difficult topics, using a structured dialog that safeguards against cutting words and attacks, while also allowing authentic feelings of connection and understanding to deepen and grow.