Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples build safety and connection through dialogue
Accepting and working with differences in a relationship is crucial for building a harmonious partnership
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The Importance of Company Workshops for Building Relational Skills
Company workshops that focus on enhancing emotional intelligence, attachment styles at work, creativity, getting unstuck, and self-care are crucial for fostering well-being and productivity in corporate teams. By prioritizing relational skills and creating a safe space, these workshops help teams establish stronger connections and navigate the often stressful and overwhelming aspects of company culture.
The Journey of Harville and Helen Hendrix: From Struggles to Reconnection
Drs. Harville and Helen Hendrix, creators of Imago Relationship Therapy, share their personal journey of reconnecting and building safety in their relationship. Despite facing challenges and almost divorcing, their commitment to learning and growing together led to the development of a harmonious and fulfilling partnership. Their story serves as an example of hope and highlights the transformative power of implementing the Imago process in relationships.
The Role of Differentiation in Building Safety and Connection
Differentiation is a key concept in Imago Therapy that emphasizes accepting and appreciating each other's differences rather than trying to change them. Driven by the understanding that individuals process information differently, couples are encouraged to recognize and respect their unique communication styles and thinking patterns. This approach fosters safety and paves the way for deep connection and collaboration in relationships.
The Dialogue Process in Imago Therapy: A Path to Intimacy
The Imago Therapy dialogue process revolutionizes communication in relationships by shifting the focus from individual perspectives to deep listening, validation, and empathy. By engaging in structured conversations and practicing non-judgmental and non-critical communication, couples create a safe space for vulnerability and intimacy. This process nurtures understanding, promotes collaborative problem-solving, and allows couples to embrace and go beyond their differences.
Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. are the creators of Imago Relationship Therapy, a popular form of couples therapy centered around helping couples learn to dialogue with each other in ways that build safety and connection. In this interview, Harville and Helen talk about how they developed Imago and share how they were able to use the model to reconnect in their own marriage. They talk about how childhood influences who we chose to partner with, accepting and working with the differences that exist between individuals in a relationship, and how our brains change in secure love. They also explain and role-play the structured dialogue they have developed to help couples navigate difficult moments. After you listen to the interview, be sure to check out their new book, Doing Imago Relationship Therapy – In the Space Between, packed with practical relationship guidance grounded in the science of love.
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