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A Better Way
Center for Wellness
Doreen Van Leeuwen LMFT Relationship Specialist
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Imago Relationship Therapy - Couples Counseling
What is IRT?
This unique approach to therapy is focused on personal growth and healing through committed relationships and brings together the major psychological theories of the century. IRT proposes that there is an unconscious purpose (we call it imago ) guiding us in our selection of a mate and our conduct of our relationships. The difficulties we experience arise from our lack of awareness about what we're doing in our relationships, not from our choice of partners.
(See also brief article What is Imago Relationship Therapy?)
IRT is for ...
Couples who:
- Are experiencing difficulties and want to resolve their conflicts.
- Are just beginning a relationship.
- Are considering divorce but want to find out if they can work things out.
- Want to enrich their relationship.
What You Can Expect from IRT ...
When you come to your first session with you partner you will probably feel nervous or apprehensive, but you will soon be pleasantly surprised. Your imago therapist will explain the structure of therapy to you, which will include:
- A commitment to a minimum of 10-12 sessions.
- Homework assignments that are designed to help you become aware of and share valuable information with you partner.
- Coaching and practice of communication process that will make it safe to share.
- Learning skills that will help you resolve conflict and enhance joy together.
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