Ways to soothe an upset child work for adults too While riding the ferry in Sydney harbor with my granddaughter, her father and my husband, all was going fine until a moment of fear on a young child’s face, unmistakably echoed by her words, “Where’s my daddy?” It was only a 2-minute absence – her […]
Creating a RELATIONSHIP VISION
Note: This exercise is for couples, but can also be adapted for families and individuals. 1) Sit quietly and consider the following questions: What is great about your relationship? What needs improvement? What do you long for? What do you know about your partner’s needs? About your needs? What things do YOU do […]
The Imago Dialogue
The Imago Dialogue is the central tool used in Imago Relationship Therapy and is described fully in the best selling book “Getting the Love You Want” by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. The Imago process involves learning new skills, changing hurtful behavior, identifying defenses and frustrations to provide the space for a deeper level of trust to […]
Saying YES to the “In-Between”
When my husband Michael and I were in our first year of dating he brought up the subject of marriage. My reaction was quick and succinct: “I have an allergy to marriage so please don’t bring it up again.” Luckily for the both of us, he listened to that advice and we proceeded onward while […]
