The Healing Power of the Couples Dialogue

[Cindy Ricardo]

Want to learn more about developing a healthy, loving relationship? Want to get a taste of what an Imago Couples Session can be like?

Watch the following video presented by Hedy and Yumi Schleiffer where she talks about why frustrations happen in relationship and the potential for healing and growth that can come out of a relationship if we (couples) are willing to connect through our vulnerability instead of our defenses. Watch the whole video as there is a wonderful example of a couple using the couples dialogue:


In my personal life...

I use the dialogue to help me stay connected to my husband, and son when conflict arises in our relationship. For me using the couples dialogue is a very safe, and healing approach which helps us deepen our love, affection and respect for each other. I love this approach because it truly is about dropping defenses, showing up with my hurts, fears, hopes and dreams and learning to be vulnerable. It can be both wonderful and challenging at times depending on what button or trigger was touched. Even when it's difficult and painful to share vulnerable feelings it's a healthier choice! The alternative is to stay disconnected, in pain, in the power struggle and keep doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results.

As a counselor I feel truly honored to share this approach with couples helping them learn to do the relationship dance in a way that deepens their love and affection for themselves, each other and their children. Many couples come into counseling in deep pain and I feel strongly that Imago Relationship Therapy is a wonderful approach. Some of the benefits are:

You can learn how to become a safe, healing and loving presence for each other and:

• Connect through empathy and compassion instead of contempt and anger
• Take responsibility for your own feelings
• Understand how youeach contribute to the conflict
• Approach conflict in a different way so that you can learn moreabout each other and develop deeper intimacy, passion and joy.

As Maya Kollman, a wonderful and wise Master Trainer of Imago Relationship Therapy says, “Relationship is not about finding the right partner; it is about becoming the right partner.”

To schedule a couples session to learn more about using the couples dialogue please contact me at 954-793-6442 or you can email me at [e-mail]

Until next time! I wish you peace…

Cindy Ricardo, LMHC is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist with a private practice in Coral Springs, Florida. She teaches couples and individuals about how to create a loving, joyful and peaceful life. She runs workshops for couples about how to create loving and supportive relationships using the couples dialogue and mindfulness practices. She also runs Women’s Empowerment Workshops addressing topics related to assertiveness, boundaries and self-care. For more information please contact her at 954.793.6442. or visit http://www.acaringcounselor.net to learn more about her services.