by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about something that happens in all relationships at one point or another – feeling frustrated with your spouse. Communicating Effectively Using Imago It’s perfectly normal. Whether it’s how many times each of you cook dinner over...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Apr 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
What happens if your genuine attempt at saving your marriage – investing your time and money in traditional weekly couples’ therapy – actually exacerbates your relationship issues and makes things worse? This unsettling scenario is more common than...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Apr 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
In marriages, the minimizer/maximizer dynamic describes how partners respond to stress and conflict: minimizers tend to withdraw, while maximizers seek engagement and expression. This difference in communication styles in conflict can lead to misunderstandings and...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The road toward true relationship intimacy can be a long and winding one full of curves, highs, and lows. The unconditional acceptance, reciprocal love and affection in a truly intimate marriage relationship is the ultimate prize worth fighting for. When the initial...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
In Part 1 of “Choosing Each Other Again: The Imago Way to a Conscious Marriage” we explored the crucial role of choosing your partner every day to maintain a strong and healthy relationship. We introduced how Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Blog
Did the Maximizer/Minimizer dynamic feel familiar to you? It’s based on Imago Therapy’s turtles and hailstorm dynamic which is a relief for so many couples to discover. If these quiz questions describe your relationship we can help you! All of our...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Mar 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
I. Wondering whether you married the right person is normal When you first decided to be together, there was a compelling reason behind that choice—a reason that Imago relationship therapy believes is foundational and significant. We’ll talk more about that reason in...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
In 2017 I published an article called “How My Therapist Destroyed My Marriage”. It was pretty controversial. I got a lot of “hate mail” from other therapists. Others Have Experienced Nightmarish Marriage Counseling Fails as Well I must admit...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating the Path to Sincere Apologies In every marriage, the journey is filled with moments of joy and challenges, where the words we choose and the way we communicate can either build bridges or walls between us. Apologizing to your spouse, a simple yet profound...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Alex and Jordan used to talk about everything, from the big dreams to the small details of their day, feeling connected in a way that seemed unbreakable.Their early days were filled with deep discussions and laughter over morning coffee. But as time passed, those...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that taking care of ourselves somehow takes away from our relationships. We’re often led to believe that the more we give and sacrifice, the better partners we are. But here’s the truth: neglecting our own...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Feb 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Cultivating Deeper Connections in Your Relationship Exploring the Essence of Emotional Intimacy in Relationships Have you ever felt a lingering sense of longing in your relationship, a subtle yet persistent feeling that something essential is missing, but you...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating the Evolving Stages of Marriage When you first said “I do,” you likely found yourself in the enchanting honeymoon phase of marriage, where everything felt perfect, and your love seemed unshakeable. This blissful period, characterized by deep...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Jan 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
How to Encourage Open Dialogue in Your Marriage Navigating a relationship where one partner is hesitant to discuss issues can feel like walking through a maze blindfolded. Their reluctance to communicate can leave you feeling isolated and perplexed, pondering over a...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Celebrating the Strengths of Your Marriage In a world where we often hear about the warning signs and red flags in relationships, it’s equally, if not more important, to recognize and celebrate the positive aspects – the green flags – that signify a healthy and...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
When the Easy Road Turns Rocky in relationships. Strengthening Your Marriage with Resilience Perhaps you didn’t expect your marriage to be a walk in the park. At the same time, you may not have anticipated it’d be so tough at times. Some days it feels like...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been married for years and frequent arguments and flare ups between you and your spouse are making it seem like you are incompatible, don’t let yourself indulge in this short-sided assumption. Learning the difference between incompatibility and unwillingness...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The goal of Imago relationship therapy is to help married couples build a deeper connection and improve their marriages through empathy and communication. Like all therapeutic modalities and approaches there are situations when Imago therapy may not be the best...
by Jennifer Long | Last updated Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Guanacaste is the northwest province of Costa Rica boasting an abundance of breathtaking natural wonders like lagoons, volcanic formations, thermal springs, and of course otherworldly waterfalls. Scientists discovered that the negative ions that are emitted when water...
by Shlomo & Rivka Slatkin | Last updated Nov 3, 2023 | Podcast
Cheating stinks. Whether it’s a physical or emotional affair – there’s a lot of trust that now has to be rebuilt if you are going to try and stay together. Working to repair on your own can be challenging and this video can help you start the affair...