Imago Therapy in Vancouver
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship or struggling to connect with your partner?
Imago Relationship Therapy offers a compassionate and transformative approach to building deeper, more fulfilling relationships. Developed to help couples understand and heal the emotional wounds that often surface in relationships, Imago therapy guides partners to build healthier patterns of communication, empathy, and connection.
What is Imago Therapy?
Imago Therapy is grounded in the idea that we are drawn to partners who reflect aspects of our early childhood experiences. These early relationships influence how we interact, communicate, and respond to one another as adults. Through Imago Therapy, couples can identify these unconscious patterns and transform them into opportunities for healing and growth. This approach fosters empathy, deepens emotional connection, and helps couples develop tools for more effective communication.
How Does Imago Therapy Work?
Imago Therapy focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space for couples to explore their emotional experiences together. The therapist works with the couple to identify unconscious patterns of behavior, often linked to childhood wounds, and ways to navigate them through effective communication.
Counsellors will work with couples using Imago Therapy to:
- Recognize and heal emotional wounds from the past
- Develop deeper empathy and understanding for each other’s needs and experiences
- Strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills
- Create a stronger, more resilient emotional connection
Techniques used in Imago Therapy include:
- Imago Dialogue which involves education around effective communication skills
- Behavioural modifications aimed at breaking destructive cycles within the partnership
- Encouraging partners to create a shared vision and listens with empathy
- Processing unfinished business from childhood or past relationships that may be interfering with the present
How do I know if Imago Therapy is right for me?
Imago Therapy can be especially helpful for couples who feel stuck in negative communication patterns or are experiencing frequent conflict. If you’re longing for:
- A deeper emotional connection and stronger sense of intimacy with your partner
- Increased sense of communication amongst one another
- Strengthened relationship dynamics by supporting each others needs
- An opportunity to work through issues such as trust, intimacy, and emotional disconnection
