Title: Using the Imago Dialogue to Deepen Couples Therapy
Abstract: The Imago dialogue used in Imago Relationship Therapy is a skill that promotes connection, empathy, and horizontal relationships between couples. Adler discussed the need for equality but did not provide a means for this to occur in therapeutic relationships. This paper describes the Imago dialogue as a means to promote equality and empathy between members of a couple that will be beneficial to Adlerian therapists. The three-part process of mirroring, validating the other, and empathizing are discussed, as well as how to introduce the skill to couples. The neuroscience behind the process is also discussed.
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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