Short-Term Couples Therapy: The Imago Model In Action: The Imago Model In Action

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Summary: Imago Therapy made available in a clear workbook approach.
Review: As a Certified Imago Therapist, I use this book with all the couples I see. It provides an overview of Imago Therapy, organizes it into 6 sessions, and provides clear instructions for learning the skills that create a safe and passionate relationship. This book includes the curriculum of the training Imago Therapists receive at the cost of thousands of dollars. Although the book was written for therapists, it is easily accessible to anyone interested in improving their relationship.

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Summary: Not so hot
Review: BEWARE THE IMAGO HYPE! My wife and I read the book and went to a recent Imago workshop run by Rick Brown. While the book has some very nice insight and may help some troubled couples, much of it is untestable conjecture and post-fact explanation based on the author's opinion. To blame everything on one's parent's and chilhood has gotten a bit old for the post-Freudian generation. While the exercises given are useful communication tools, the workshops are a waste of time with only Imago counslers being given as references and no mechanism allowed for refunding the dissapointed.