The Imago dialogue ENSURES a therapist won’t take sides
Marriage Counseling Without Taking Sides: How Imago Therapy Creates Safety for Both Partners One of the biggest fears couples have about going to therapy is this: “What if the counselor takes sides?” It’s a valid concern. Many couples have walked into a therapist’s office only to leave feeling like one partner was labeled “the problem” […]
A Marriage Retreat + 8 Online Follow-Up Counseling Sessions = Love
In the past decade of working with couples in crisis, we’ve found that there is no better way to save a marriage than with an intensive experience like a 2 day marriage retreat. That’s why we’ve created a program that combines an online marriage retreat option for those that wish to experience the retreat but […]
What happens at Marriage Retreats?
You probably have a bunch of questions about what happens at marriage retreats. You may be worried it’s going to dredge up old feelings or old hurts and make things worse. (Possibly as marriage counseling may have made things worse for you in the past). Because the entire goal of our marriage retreats is to […]
What You’ll Learn at Imago Workshops
If you’re familiar with Imago Therapy, you know that the concepts are so real and so profound- and you just can’t believe that you’re going through EXACTLY what Dr. Harville Hendrix talks about in his books, you would love our Imago workshops! It’s almost like he had a window into your own home when he […]
Best Alternatives to Couples Therapy: Therapy Retreats
What are some of the best alternatives to couples therapy, you ask? There are several that we can mention and the best, most effective alternative to couples therapy, are going to be therapy retreats. We’re talking about both relationship retreats for couples, meaning in a group setting and/or private therapy retreats. We’ll explain below why […]
Imago Workshops vs. Other Couples Therapy Modalities: Which Is Best for You?
When your marriage feels strained, it’s natural to ask: Which type of couples therapy will actually help us? Couples today often compare options like Imago workshops, Gottman Method programs, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and traditional weekly counseling. Each has strengths—but they approach relationships in very different ways. Here’s a side-by-side look to help you decide […]
Does your marriage get a clean bill of health? Find out more about creating healthy relationships.
Sometimes it’s helpful to take stock of your marriage and see where there is room for improvement and/or to give yourself a pat on the back for learning to create healthy relationships. 5 Signs of a Healthy Marriage (And How to Strengthen Yours) Sometimes it’s helpful to pause and take stock of your marriage. Where […]
Marriage Mistakes Couples Make (not just communication problems) & How to Fix ’em
We often get asked, “What are the marriage mistakes that you see couples making most often in their marriage and in their relationships?” While there are many mistakes that couples could be making (especially with regards to communication and communication problems in marriage), here are two that we see often, that are not too hard […]
How does Imago therapy work?
How does Imago therapy work? Imago therapy is all about connection. Our goal is to help you connect with your partner, even about the difficult issues that come up in your marriage. We believe that conflict is an opportunity for connection, and connection is an opportunity for you to heal your childhood. The Imago dialogue […]
How effective is Imago Therapy?
How effective is Imago Therapy? No other therapy model focuses on taking action for better connection quite like Imago therapy. Yes, other marriage tips and techniques sound great, but they don’t necessarily have anything for you so that problems don’t spiral out of control and you can understand what’s going on underneath the surface. Imago […]
Imago therapy isn’t a lofty idea. It’s taking better action.
Imago therapy is all about taking better action so you can have better connection. It’s not some lofty therapy modality that sounds great but then when you’re actually in the heat of the moment with your spouse you have no idea what to do! More inspiration about Imago Therapy: Harville Hendrix, the man that started […]
Marriage Encounter style marriage enrichment retreat
If you’re looking for a Marriage Encounter style marriage enrichment retreat, you’ve probably heard of marriage encounter or hold me tight workshops or the like. Marriage encounter specifically is for Christian couples wanting a religious marriage intensive retreat. If you are looking for a marriage retreat and are not particularly looking for a christian/catholic based […]
Why Does Imago Dialogue Feel Scripted? And Why That’s Exactly the Point
You may have watched one of our Imago Dialogue demonstrations or even tried it yourself and thought: “This feels stiff, scripted, maybe even unnatural.” That’s a common first reaction—and a fair question. After all, shouldn’t couples just be able to “talk naturally”? The truth is, when couples are stuck in cycles of conflict, the very […]
Why I became an Imago Therapist for Couples
When your home is full of tension due marriage problems, everyone suffers. And on top of that pain and frustration, it’s really hard to believe that marriage could be better, after all, society is full of negative marriage jokes and insinuations. We often hear through TV and other media outlets that a lousy marriage is […]
(Relationship Quiz) Why You Do the Things You Do in Relationships
Lots of people are looking to take a relationship quiz so that way they can understand more about if they are well matched with their partner, or what kind of person they will end up marrying, or if their relationship is meant to be or not. More inspiration for you with relationship quizzes: Marriage Quiz- […]
Looking for a non religious marriage retreat?
Are you looking for a non religious marriage retreat? Marriage retreats usually require you to commit to at least 2 days of therapy. While some marriage retreats you find are run by churches or other religious groups this could make you uncomfortable if you are not religious or of another faith. This could make the […]
Communication in Marriage: Which Approach Works Best to Fix Relationship Problems?
The number one problem topping our poll of readers’ relationship struggles was a lack of communication in marriage. Over several months, we asked couples to share their biggest challenges, and the most common answer was clear: communication issues¹. The good news? If you’re struggling with communication, you’re far from alone. The bad news? Without healthy […]
Imago Relationship Therapy transformed our own marriage
If you’ve not yet had the opportunity to experience Imago Relationship Therapy, and you are looking for marriage counseling that works, here’s why we strongly suggest you try Imago therapy. But, it’s important that you seek out a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist.
(Live Workshop) Imago therapy for Jewish Couples
Providing Imago Therapy for Jewish Couples is especially exciting for me because I am also a Rabbi. I was fortunate to co-author this fascinating Imago Therapy course designed especially for Synagogues and Jewish couples with Dr. Harville Hendrix, founder of Imago therapy. I spent much of my time researching what the Torah has to say […]
Can this marriage be saved?
“Can this marriage be saved?” – is a question that people ask a lot. We often hear about predicaments that couples are in and often, the situation seems so dismal that there is no way out of it. That’s why we are here. We created the “Can this Marriage be Saved” Podcast so that you […]