The six chapters in this section of the book, Imago Clinical Theory, look at life, therapy, and relationships in this new quantum universe of ours. Chapter 3: Our Connecting Brain Chapter 3 begins with a look at our complex human brain and its role in “the drama of couplehood”. The authors don’t pretend to provide […]
The Space Between: Quantum Field Theory
Let me say at the outset, that I won’t do justice to the complexities explored in this chapter on quantum physics and quantum field theory. It is above my pay grade. Although, I do know that more and more, as a coach, I urge couples to pay closer attention to The Space Between. The authors […]
The Nonnegotiable Conditions For Restoring & Sustaining Connecting
So what are the nonnegotiable conditions for restoring and sustaining connecting? First, “The basic tenet of Imago is: Being present and connecting through relationship is ultimately what transforms both partners, not attempting to change themselves or their partner as separate individuals.” (p.10) This statement sums up the shift in therapy from the Newtonian worldview to […]
Metatheory as Perspective
So what is the lens, the metatheory, the perspective, through which we, as Imago therapists, look at our couples? The authors go into a fairly lengthy historical analysis of human suffering and its mitigation. “In all the ages of human speculation on our fate, suffering itself (as a phenomenal experience) has been identified as anxiety, […]
Introduction
In the introduction to Doing Imago Relationship Therapy in the Space-Between, Harville, and Helen state quite boldly at the outset… “We have a stealthy purpose in writing this book! … We think a fundamental cultural shift is underway in how we look at the world, at our view of others, how we interact with them, […]
The Preface: Continued
Remember this is just The Preface to the book, which continues for another 500 pages. I am going to quote Harville and Helen pretty extensively here because it might better help you understand their train of thought. It’s after the preface that they will explicate their thinking more fully. I believe what they are really […]
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