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. More inspiration on creating healthy relationships: Your spouse comes first. That’s key to a healthy marriage Is my spouse unhappy?
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 […]
Is Imago Therapy Too Scripted? Why Structure Creates Safety and Real Connection
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 […]
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Imago Therapy
The following was an article that we were interviewed for, by David Margolin of Ami Magazine. We think it is a very comprehensive overview of Imago Therapy.
Is Imago Therapy Just Communication Skills? How It Actually Heals Relationships
If you’ve heard of Imago Relationship Therapy, you may think it’s just a structured way to talk—one person speaks, the other mirrors back, and that’s it. Many people (even some therapists) dismiss it as simply a “communication technique.” But the truth is, Imago therapy goes far deeper. At its core, Imago is not a communication […]
Use Imago therapy to gain emotional intelligence and handle rude, hostile people.
Sometimes we see something that someone does and we literally hate them for it! Why do we react so strongly? According to Imago therapy, there is a reason and if you can become conscious as to why that person’s actions bother you SO much, you will gain a lot more emotional intelligence and become a […]
Marriage Counseling making things worse
Is marriage counseling making things worse for you? Usually that is due to the wrong approach to marriage counseling- where a therapist takes sides, suggests the couple separate, and makes a judgment about one of the spouses, only creating lots of doubt in the mind of the other spouse. We want to invite you to […]
Will marriage counseling help or make things worse?
You may be wondering will marriage counseling help your relationship or will marriage counseling make things worse? More inspiration on how to find the best one suited to your needs. How to find good marriage counseling? How to make sure marriage counseling will work for you. Does marriage counseling make things worse?
Listen to our Imago therapy interview about relationships
The Jewish Home and Family Show on Israel National Radio (Arutz Sheva) by Leora Mandel recently invited me on an Imago therapy interview. There are two segments to the program.