Making Marriage Work
Imago Relationship Therapy helps you transform your relationship into a vehicle of Safety, Healing, and Personal and Spiritual Growth as you rediscover the joy and passion of being together.

• What's really going on in our Relationship?
• What you need to know is:
• How can Imago Relationship Therapy help us?
• What can we expect during therapy?
• 2-day Couples' Workshops

What's really going on in our Relationship?
When you first fell in love and married, you probably felt whole, nurtured and saw life in technicolor! You felt that you were "meant for each other!" You could not believe how alike you were! However, somewhere along the way, if you are like most couples, the feelings changed and the wonderful intensity of "true love" was lost. This may have left you feeling confused and frustrated. Often blaming your partner and seeing them as the source of your pain, you begin to feel anger and resentment. If you are still married, your relationship may be merely like roommates, at best, or you may be plagued with constant arguments and power struggles, with nothing ever being resolved. You may feel hopeless that anything will ever be different, unless you break up and start over with a new relationship.

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What you need to know is:

• Relationships go through stages;
• We marry our opposites;
• Conflict is normal and necessary;
• Partners have each others' "Blueprint for Growth";
• We are with the perfect partner for our healing to take place;
• Marriage is hard work; and
• There is hope - you can have a satisfying loving relationship!

"As an Imago therapist, I want you to succeed in your relationship and for your therapy to be a positive experience."
-- Carol A. Anderson, MFCC

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How can Imago Relationship Therapy help us?
Imago Relationship Therapy is different from traditional couples' therapy. It is comprehensive in its approach and not superficial in any way. You will learn much more than merely communication.

You and your partner will:

• learn more about what is really going on in your relationship;
• learn how this impacts you and why it is necessary for your growth and healing;
• learn new skills that will bring you closer;
• renew compassionate feelings for each other;
• see each other in a new way;
• communicate more effectively;
• begin to get your needs met;
• re-romanticize your relationship;
• create a mutual "Relationship Vision"; and
• begin a lifetime journey to the "Relationship of your Dreams."

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What can we expect during therapy?
For most couples, this is the first time they have been to therapy. Understandably, you may feel quite nervous and apprehensive. Perhaps you have even had a negative experience with couples' therapy. In either case, Imago Therapy will be a pleasant surprise for you. Below is a list of what you can expect:

• Because commitment is necessary for lasting change to occur, you will first be asked to make a commitment to a minimum of 12 sessions.
• You will be asked to commit to doing the "work", both in and out of session.
• Your therapist will remain neutral and make it a "safe" place for you to work.
• Your therapist will educate and coach you in the skills you will be learning and practicing.
• Sessions are generally 90 minutes - a number of payment options, as well as discounts, may be available.

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A very important part of Imago Couple's Therapy is participation in the 2-day, intensive Getting the Love You Want Couples' Workshop. While this is not required, it is highly recommended to achieve a "quick start" and to optimize your therapy results. Couples who have attended find the workshop extremely helpful. For more information click on one of the below links.

For more info on Getting the Love You Want Couples' Workshops presented by Carol in the Central California area, click here.
For more information on Imago Relationship Therapy or upcoming Getting the Love You Want Couples' Workshops in your area, click here.
For more information on Dr. Hendrix, click here.

"Healthy individuals, families and relationships are our most valuable natural resource." -- State of California

"Carol works with you in a caring and interactive partnership to help you gain control of your life and achieve loving, satisfying, committed relationships."