Author: Imago Center
Please join me on Wednesday, May 9 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at the Cade Foundation Outreach Event in Landover, Maryland. I will be participating for the second year in a row in this free educational seminar for families or individuals with infertility. The event will feature a panel presentation with a full range of […]
READ ARTICLECurious about Imago? This video is a great resource. Harville Hendrix, the founder of Imago Relationship Therapy, talks about how are we attracted to our partners, the phases of relationship, and how to replace criticism and negativity with curiosity.
READ ARTICLEThere is a great article in the Washington Post today, Falling in love is all in our brains. The article reviews the neurochemistry of how we fall in love. Our brains produce a “love cocktail” of testosterone, dopamine, oxytocin and vasopressin which all play a role in why we are attracted to and remain connected […]
READ ARTICLENavigating infertility and adoption can be a difficult journey for couples. All you want is to add to your family, and it can be a challenge to keep your relationship on track given all of the stresses you both feel. So here’s a proactive, positive step forward – join my monthly couples group! This is […]
READ ARTICLEThere’s no denying it — Thanksgiving is here. “Black Friday” deals have been advertised for the last week, grocery stores are crowded and picked over, and therapists write about the many benefits of gratitude. Some of us are excited, making holiday plans and looking forward to the coming season. Others of us have a sinking […]
READ ARTICLEThere is an unspoken rule in relationships that partners can’t have any fun together until they “get over” the significant problems they face or stop having any kind of conflict. The truth is, all relationships have issues, and if you wait until they are resolved to start enjoying each other again, you may be waiting a […]
READ ARTICLEOur next Start Right, Stay Connected premarital workshop is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Arlington. Kevin Berrill and I look forward to another fun, interactive day. Here’s what participants said about our last workshop: “Positive and eye opening and helpful. Thank you for a great day!” “A valuable reminder that it’s easy […]
READ ARTICLEOver the past two decades, Imago Relationship Therapy has become a worldwide leader in the field of marriage counseling, with over 1,000 Certified Imago Therapists helping couples in over 25 countries. Now, the practice of Imago therapy is about to take another big leap forward, as a group of researchers plans to study Imago’s effectiveness […]
READ ARTICLEPlease join me on Wednesday, June 8th at the Cade Foundation Family Building Seminar in Landover, Md. I will be leading a break-out session titled, “Overcoming the Emotional Stress Associated with Infertility and Childlessness.” The panel presentation before my session includes a full range of experts on medical treatment, adoption, and mental health.
READ ARTICLELena Aburdene can be a little impatient with the slow pace of the therapeutic process. As a new counselor at PC&CC/The Imago Center, she admits that her strong desire to help others causes her to want to help solve problems right away. “Sometimes that’s just not possible,” she explains. “Counseling can be a long journey […]
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