Imago Relationship Therapy
Imago Relationship Therapy was developed by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., with the objective of helping couples transform their relationship into a lasting source of love and companionship by teaching them how to be compassionate friends.
The goal is to move from an “unconscious marriage” (i.e. where the hidden desires and automatic behaviors left over from childhood lead couples into conflict) to a “conscious marriage”, where unmet childhood needs that magnify the loss of romantic love and lead to the power struggle are met in positive ways. Techniques for rekindling romantic love, replacing confrontation and criticism, while creating a healing process of mutual growth and support revitalize the relationship.
Richard Whitmire, LCSW, DCSW is a Certified Imago Therapist and a Clinical Member of Imago Relationships International.