ThinkTank
Every Wednesday at 1:00pm
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- Teleconference discussions are held every Wednesday, featuring exciting Imago clinical topics.
- All Imago Therapists are welcome to join.
- All sessions are free.
- Think Tanks have been hosted by Ed Shea since 1996.
- To offer a presentation, or for further information, call Ed at (630) 530-1060.
- To listen to a Think Tank recording click on links in the Think Tank Archives below.
Imago ThinkTank Schedule
| Date |
Presenter |
| May 23, 2012 |
Judi Hollis - Eating Disorders and Couples
Judi Hollis will discuss Eating Disorders and Couples.
See her on Dr. Oz!
More info coming soon. |
| May 30, 2012 |
Dr. Patti Britton
Dr. Patti Britton will talk about the pathway to healing using a Sex Coaching approach. Dr Britton founded the Institute for Sexual Self Realization (ISSR). She will discuss the concept and how it applies to the clinical process. In this discussion she will focus on the origins of this new sub-field known as "sex coaching", how it works, and you will hear some examples of Dr. Britton's unique integrative/integrated assessment and treatment model [known as MEBES] and how it facilitates the client's journey toward sexual self realization. She will also discuss how this method works with Imago therapy, and what Imago therapists might gain from sex coaching.
To find out more about Dr Patti Britton go to www.drpattibritton.com. To find out more about Professional Trainings in Clinical Sexology go to www.ISSR.com, and to find out more about certification in sex coaching go to www. sexcoachu.com
Website: http://www.drpattibritton.com |
| June 13, 2012 |
Dr. Ian Kerner - Internet Infidelity
Ian Kerner is a sexuality counselor and NY Times best-selling author of popular books including SHE COMES FIRST and SEX RECHARGE. He is also the founder of GoodinBed.com, a digital destination for sex and relationship advice that brings together many well-known experts.
Website: http://www.goodinbed.com |
| June 20, 2012 |
Ellen Bader - The Couples Institute
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| September 19, 2012 |
Melanie Gorman - Expanding Your Marketing
Melanie Gorman marketing expert, Counselor/Therapist, Speaker/Presenter, and Senior VP of YourTango Experts will talk about marketing for therapists - Technology and Clients - Therapy and Websites, Blogs, Products, and the Average Therapist.
•What you need: website, blog, content, products etc.
•Virtual income: what’s involved and how to start adding to your monthly income
•Getting started: where to begin and the baby steps that actually help
•As a clinician, you have probably considered some of the ideas above to solve your business concerns. The purpose of this Think Tank is to talk to you about which options work for you and how to get started. |
ThinkTank Archives |
| Date |
Presenter |
| April 25, 2012 |
David Treadway and Tammy Nelson
A conversation with David Treadway and Tammy Nelson - Sexuality and Couples Therapy - The Differences Between Men and Women in Treatment
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/bc0a8acf5faeb7fc7c5d |
| April 11, 2012 |
Results of Membership Survey with Bob Patterson
Join Bob Patterson as he presents and discusses a ThinkTank about Intellectual Property. |
| April 4, 2012 |
Wendy Stragr - Positivity Quest
Wendy Stragr, from Good Clean Love, will talk about her Positivity Quest and the results of her research.
More info coming soon.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/6914b1136beb168900bc |
| March 28, 2012 |
Dr. Marty Klein - Sexual Intelligence
Dr Marty Klein, will talk about his new book, Sexual Intelligence: What We Really Want From Sex, And How to Get It. (HarperCollins)
Psychology Today magazine says "Read this book if you want to improve your sex life." The book contains two dozen case studies and is perfect for patients as well as therapists. There's an epilog written especially for clinicians, which talks about applying the book's principles to common individual and couples cases. Marty will talk about ways that Imago therapists can work with couples and help them discover what they really want from sex and the ways they can have a more fulfilling intimate life. For more about the book, including the chance to browse inside, see http://bit.ly/yr61FA. To order the book go to http://amzn.to/xYajsU
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/9cc4af9feef4fc1a5e6d |
| March 21, 2012 |
Harville Hendrix and Todd Creager - Interpersonal Creativity
Harville Hendrix and Todd Creager will be having a dialogue on the topic of “Interpersonal Creativity”- How Therapists Can Help Couples Develop a Mature, Conscious, Pleasurable and Passionate Relationship. Todd Creager is the author of “The Long, Hot Marriage.” They will be discussing such relationship topics such as:
1)What it takes to have a conscious relationship that is “juicy” and full of aliveness.
2)The importance of interpersonal creativity (what that really means) to deal with the challenges and stresses of relationship life, become better communicators and have more romance, tender moments and fun and what it takes to be more interpersonally creative.
3)How therapists can help partners overcome their own resistance to developing the conscious relationship.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/5d5878d18efddbbf9585 |
| March 14, 2012 |
Melanie Gorman - Marketing
Melanie Gorman - marketing expert, counselor/therapist, Speaker/Resenter, and Senior VP of YourTango Experts - will talk about marketing for therapists - Technology and Clients - Therapy and Websites, Blogs, Products, and the Average Therapist.
•What you need: website, blog, content, products etc.
•Virtual income: what’s involved and how to start adding to your monthly income
•Getting started: where to begin and the baby steps that actually help
•As a clinician, you have probably considered some of the ideas above to solve your business concerns. The purpose of this Think Tank is to talk to you about which options work for you and how to get started.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/dae2c77918b802e514bf |
| February 8, 2012 |
A Conversation with the Board
A Conversation with the Board
The IRI Board of Directors invites members to a frank, honest discussion about what is important.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/3vvrfp3ezg0bk8rcxzyx |
| February 1, 2012 |
Change Happens: When to Try Harder and When to Stop Trying so Hard with Dr. Avrum Weiss
Avrum Geurin Weiss, PhD is a psychologist, author and teacher in private practice specializing in helping people and organizations to change. He is the director of the Pine River Psychotherapy Training Institute and adjunct at Georgia State University. His first book, Experiential Psychotherapy: A Symphony of Selves, co-authored with Richard Felder, M.D., is currently in its third printing with a forward by noted family therapist Carl Whitaker, and his latest book Change Happens: When to Try Harder and when to stop Trying So Hard was released in November.
Dr. Weiss has appeared frequently in local and regional print and television media as an expert on the process of change for individuals and organizations.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/ifvhzp3e6jsmyt9i5yv9 |
| December 14, 2011 |
A Conversation with the Board
A Conversation with the Board
The IRI Board of Directors invites members to a frank, honest discussion about what is important.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/py9pvxtbaehsofaacgpt |
| December 7, 2011 |
The Amends Process, Marcie S. Cramer
The amends process is about forgiveness and letting go of past wounding and past re-wounding. The amends process, on the surface, looks to be entirely in the interest of the receiver’s healing. However, as with most Imago processes, there is much that is going for both partners, on the conscious level and the unconscious level. For the receiver sometimes this is just the first step in healing the disconnect, in more advanced couples there is a profound healing that can occur. And the sender, for their part, has taken another step into consciousness and healing their guilt. Their guilt also deserves to be healed and if it is not it will inevitable breed resentment. The sender makes the amends unasked and as they (the sender) consciously making an amends their own healing on several levels takes place. An integral part of this process is that it can be an unsolicited healing.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.com/s/ikt98dplss5mn13unhfi |
| November 16, 2011 |
A Conversation with the Board
Join the IRI Board of Directors for a frank, honest discussion about of what is important to you. The call begins at 9AM EST.
Call Details:
Dial-in Number: 1-218-936-4700 Participant Access Code: 440470
**This call will be recorded.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.net/s/btnehnftvldup2sk0vks |
| November 16, 2011 |
Dorian Mintzer - Boomers and Beyond
Link to Recording: https://www.box.net/s/st8zfnx9578lqarqlr3f |
| November 9, 2011 |
A Conversation with the Board (2pm ET)
The Board of IRI invites you to a conversational space from 2:00 - 3:00PM ET.
Your Board wants to be better communicators. The pace of work in which the Board engages can be challenging and communication can get lost. Our intention is to create a space to listen better and also share person to person regarding the work we do for you.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.net/shared/e1znaldd9m0tsd5fp5t7 |
| November 2, 2011 |
"Kids Pick Up on Everything: How Parental Stress is Toxic to Kids" by David Code
In his new book, Kids Pick Up On Everything, award-winning author and Yale- and Princeton-educated Episcopal minister David Code explains the research showing how a parent's mind affects a child's body much more than we thought.
Link to Recording: https://www.box.net/shared/q93229rqvpig96kv7c36 |
| September 28, 2011 |
Terry Real - Telling the Truth to Power
Terry Real is the world recognized Family Therapist and Author of “The New Rules of Marriage”, the best-selling “I Don’t Want to Talk About It”, and ”How Can I Get Through to You?”
Terry’s work, with its rigorous commonsense approach, speaks to both men and women. He is the Relationship Expert for Good Morning America, he has appeared in numerous venues like the Today Show, 20/20, Oprah and The New York Times.
Terry’s Relational Life Institute is dedicated to helping men and women reclaim wholeness and connection in their relationships. Couples Workshops and Professional Trainings are offered throughout the country.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/1xl511a04i62m4fx7han |
| September 7, 2011 |
The Challenge of Creating Change: Freud and the Budda in Dialogue with Imago
Join Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt for a preview of their keynote presentation at the 8th Annual Conference.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/xy72aiz8vnz87z8cu4tj |
| July 6, 2011 |
Deborah Mulhern
Dr. Deborah Mulhern will talk about her working Imago model which has been further inspired by Daniel Siegel, Stephen Porges and Pat Ogden. She will discuss the interventions she uses to help couples understand one another's minds and brains more accurately. "
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/061ex6hv4s1rdnad5pa6 |
| June 29, 2011 |
Deborah Mulhern
Dr Deborah Mulhern will talk about her working Imago model which has been further inspired by Daniel Siegel, Stephen Porges and Pat Ogden. She will discuss the interventions she uses to help couples understand one another's minds and brains more accurately.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/2qcvu5mrpuh4jdgd61ez |
| June 15, 2011 |
Parenting Program - Marcia Ferstenfeld
Marcia Ferstenfeld, one of the developers of the new Parenting Program, will talk about the program.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/mv4ga4r2r94ptjsdz5i2 |
| May 25, 2011 |
Daniel Siegel, M.D. Discusses His Book "Mindsight"
Mindsight is the ability to perceive the inner workings of the mind in ourselves and others. This vital human capacity is the mechanism underlying social and emotional intelligence and, thus, plays a significant part in promoting well being. Mindsight is a learnable skill. Dr. Siegel will discuss how we can we can trace a new format for identifying mental health as stemming from systems that are integrated – in our internal lives and in our relationships within families, groups, and organizations.
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., is an internationally acclaimed author, award-winning educator, and child psychiatrist. He is currently a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine where he serves as a co-investigator at the Foundation for Psychocultural Research Center for Culture, Brain, and Development and co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center. He is also the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute, an educational center devoted to promoting insight, compassion, and empathy in individuals, families, institutions and communities.
Check out his website below.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/8nllpdfr2k |
| April 27, 2011 |
Online Affairs & Emotional Affairs with Peggy Vaughan
The expanding influence of social networking is leading to an ever-growing number of online affairs - particularly
among people who knew each other at some earlier point in their lives, like "first loves." This creates an especially potent dynamic that can lead to serious consequences for all concerned.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/2zhapm5cd4 |
| March 30, 2011 |
Carolyn Daitch
Carolyn Daitch is an internationally known expert on anxiety disorders and relationship therapy In addition to articles and book chapters, she is the author of Anxiety Disorders: The Go-To Guide for Clients and Therapists (W.W. Norton, 2011) and the award winning Affect Regulation Toolbox: Practical and Effective Hypnotic Interventions for the Over-reactive Client (W.W. Norton, 2007), and is currently writing Anxious in Love: Skills to Manage Your Anxiety, Improve Your Relationship, Reduce Conflict and Foster Intimacy for New Harbinger Press. She is in demand around the world as a speaker on anxiety disorders, affect regulation, and relationship therapy.
An elected fellow and approved consultant of The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), Dr. Daitch is the recipient of two Presidential Awards from ASCH for her writing, teaching, and contributions. Dr. Daitch is also a past-president of the Michigan Society of Clinical Hypnosis, which honored her with a lifetime-achievement award, and holds an elected position on the Division 30 Executive Committee of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Daitch is the director of the Center for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/3s2yizeqru |
| March 23, 2011 |
Social Media with Diane Dennis
Diane is president and founder of Inspired Media Communications, a multi-media PR firm. Her clients include world renowned and best-selling authors Harville Hendrix, PhD, and Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, PhD., The Portland Relationship Center, and Imago Relationship International.
As a writer, Diane’s articles have been published in local, regional and national magazines. Press releases generated by Inspired Media Communications are published on Yahoo! News, and other highly trafficked websites. Press releases and social media strategies offer client exposure, increased visits to your website, and increased sale of services and products.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/kd7xhozit1 |
| March 2, 2011 |
To Have and To Hold: Peggy Vaughan's New Book on "Preventing" Affairs
Peggy Vaughan, author of "The Monogamy Myth" will be on the think tank March 2nd to talk about her new book on "preventing" affairs, To Have and To Hold. She wants to encourage therapists to help couples focus on the whole question of monogamy BEFORE there is an affair. She will talk about her new study, aimed at determining what most people BELIEVE prevents affairs.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/zgf2qh7558 |
| February 16, 2011 |
Anna Marie Franco -- Nuggets From the Trenches
Anna Marie first studied with Harville in 1980 (!), before Imago existed. She went through some of the basic principles by which she works, and it was clear that an expert was talking in the level of integration and maturity and comfort she exhibited in explaining why she does what she does. She will share a wonderful handout from those days way back in Texas, with ten main points.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/kinlmdq21i |
| February 9, 2011 |
Dr. Adam Sheck Talks About Blogging
Dr. Adam Sheck will talk about blogging: how to do it, where to do it, when to do it, and why.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/pyy6zjnmxq |
| February 2, 2011 |
PR for Your Practice with Diane Dennis
How to create community awareness, establish credibility, and develop a larger practice through the use of the Press Release, social media follow up, and networking with key people/businesses in your community.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/dkg62o2y7d |
| January 26, 2011 |
Michael E. Metz, Ph,D.
Dr Michael E. Metz, will talk about his newest book, Enduring Desire- Your Guide to Lifelong Intimacy.He has written five other books, including Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Sex Therapy (to be released 2011), Men's Sexual Health, Coping with Erectile Dysfunction, Coping with Premature Ejaculation, and The Styles of Conflict (SCI) Inventory (1993).
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/5y8cizmfy3 |
| January 19, 2011 |
How To Write a Book Proposal with Cindy Barrilleaux
Cindy Barrilleaux's practice as a writing coach draws on 25 years’ experience helping professionals write books and articles. Her specialties include working with therapists who want to write, and helping new writers overcome writing blocks.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/30i3g00myt |
| January 12, 2011 |
How to Build an Effective Website - Robert Lowe
Robert Lowe, is an IT expert and website developer, and President and Founder of "Making It All Up" a website services company. He will talk about how to build an effective website to create income streams. He will discuss how to use your website, social media, products, online advertising, blogging, and other techniques to expand your practice. Learn how to make passive income, increase your practice and get more savvy with your technical and website needs.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/kcropq1dks |
| December 15, 2010 |
"The Impact of the Infertility Experience On Adoptive Parenting" with Phyllis Lowinger, LCSW
Phyllis Lowinger, LCSW, has been in private practice for 30 years, specializing in infertility, adoption and third party reproduction. She will be discussing both the experience of Infertility and the challenges inherent in Adoptive Parenting. Her discussion will include the following with clinical examples:
1. The experience of infertility and its emotional impact on the individual and couples lives
2. The quality of resolution of the losses
3. The challenges of adoptive parenting
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/isboanqyze |
| December 8, 2010 |
Life with Pop: Lessons on Caring for an Aging Parent
Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., author of After the Affair will talk about her new book Life with Pop: Lessons on Caring for an Aging Parent, which addresses the joy and imposition of dealing with living arrangements, sibling rivalries, money anxieties, and healthcare decisions. Dr. Spring speaks both from her experience as a clinical psychologist and as a woman who dealt with Parkinson’s with her father, and now with her husband.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/3etl96icol |
| December 1, 2010 |
Peggy Vaughan
Peggy is an expert in infidelity and author of "To Have And To Hold: A Personal Handbook for Building a Strong Marriage and Preventing Affairs" "The Monogamy Myth: A Personal Handbook for Recovering from Affairs" "Beyond Affairs:
The Vaughans' Story" "Recovering From Affairs" "Online Affairs" and "Making Love Stay" as well as several other books.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/gyj4lzxpo5 |
| November 17, 2010 |
What's happening in ImagoWorld - with Tim Atkinson and Maryrita Wieners
Miss the conference? Here's your chance to stay up-to-date anyway. Executive Director, Tim Atkinson and Board Chair, Maryrita Wieners will cover material presented during the conference |
| November 3, 2010 |
Customizing Couples Therapy with Dr David Treadway
The key element is helping couples decide whether they want to work on here and now issues and skill building, or resolving the anger and the hurt incurred in the past of their relationship i.e. affairs etc, or starting with the ffamily of Origin. I will explain the process and present some of the specific techniques.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/7v658anbxn |
| October 20, 2010 |
Supervision Series- Sex Addiction
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| October 13, 2010 |
SUPERVISION ISSUES - Couples and Affairs
Tammy Nelson will moderate a discussion on recovery from affairs and treatment with couples. Bring your cases and questions to the Think Tank, and we can discuss your questions as a community. Leave with ideas and interventions and Imago sentence stems. |
| September 29, 2010 |
John and Julie Gottman
Join John and Julie Gottman, for a preview of what we will experience at the Atlanta conference.
Your chance to get a flavor in advance of the messages they have for Imago, and to ask questions.
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| September 22, 2010 |
How Workshops Affect the Results of Therapy
Harville Hendrix says “The therapy we can do after the workshop is the kind of work that excites me, because it really makes a difference.”
Join us as we explore this statement in depth. Hear from others who have this experience.
Moderated by Tim Atkinson, Executive Director
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/c5i699dspx |
| September 15, 2010 |
Writing Coach, Cindy Barrilleaux
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/azq478ljt2 |
| September 8, 2010 |
Writing Coach: Cindy Barrilleaux
This week join writing coach Cindy Barrilleaux as she helps you learn to master the craft of article writing. An article can be a fantastic way to market yourself- blogs, newsletters, websites, online forums, professional publications- there are more ways than ever before to share your creativity and wit with the public and attract attention to your practice. Cindy will help you get started.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/syxmk49dh9 |
| August 4, 2010 |
Think Tank on hiatus
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| July 28, 2010 |
Think Tank on hiatus
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| July 21, 2010 |
Think Tank on hiatus
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| July 14, 2010 |
Think Tank on hiatus
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| July 7, 2010 |
IRI and Same-Sex Marriage
A continuation of the discussion. There were a record number of people on the first call and many did not get the chance to share their thoughts on this very important issue. We've decided to continue the discussion.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/gkx302493s |
| June 30, 2010 |
IRI and Same-Sex Marriage
Tim Atkinson will moderate this discussion, with the intention of hearing views from the community. Some have suggested that the IRI Board should make a clear statement supporting same-sex marriage. Others have said that they feel that IRI is primarily an organization whose role is to facilitate dialogue between opposing points of view, and can no longer contribute to dialogue if it takes sides.
The way ahead is far from clear. It's a time for hearing. Let's all come to speak and to listen and see what we learn from each other.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/3prq1s2et0 |
| June 23, 2010 |
Helping Yourself While Helping Others: Tips for Building Your Complementary Consulting Practice - Dr. Eric Garrison
Learn how to design, implement, and market a consulting practice that will help you establish yourself as a consultant not only in your geographical area, but also in your field. This call will also allow for 15 minutes of Q&A with our guest, Eric Marlowe Garrison, consultant to the CDC and West Point.
To read more about Eric, his upcoming lectures, or his books, please go to www.ericmgarrison.com.
Eric Marlowe Garrison, MAEd, MSc, DLSHTM, CSC, ACS, has been a consultant in the area of healthier relationships, human sexuality and forensic sexology since 1992. His clients have included countless doctors, lawyers, police investigators, universities, the Centers for Disease Control, several medical schools, and Oxford University. He is frequently called on by various media sources - from CNN to Playboy Radio, and last month while consulting with the US government, Eric provided expert testimony to help charge West Point's third cadet in its history with rape. This will be Eric's first time with our group.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/ksm5iexgic |
| June 16, 2010 |
Treatment of Affairs and Infidelity - Tammy Nelson with David and Donna Bowman
Tammy Nelson, Ph.D. will lead a discussion on the TREATMENT OF AFFAIRS AND INFIDELITY with experts David and Donna Bowman, Certified Imago therapists and workshop presenters, and consultants.
Bring your cases and questions, and she will moderate a group exploration of how Imago applies to treatment. She will use methodology from her upcoming book on infidelity, along with other theories on affairs, and will discuss what works and what does not seem clinically sound after direct trial and error. Feedback and participation is encouraged but not required. You can email cases or questions to Tammy prior to Wednesday at healhere2@aol.com, or bring them to the Think tank. |
| June 9, 2010 |
All You Wanted to Know About Sex Therapy but Were Afraid to Ask: Case Consultation with Tammy Nelson PhD and Sylvia Rosenfeld LCSw
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/xnyxi3e1dm |
| June 2, 2010 |
"Up the Hill To Baker River School" - Betsy Berquist
Betsy Bergquist, an Imago Therapist and workshop presenter will talk about her recently published memoir entitled “Up the Hill to Baker River School."
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/4a7c6427dx |
| May 26, 2010 |
Creativity in Couplehood - Sophie Slade
Picture us, if you will, sitting up in bed at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, wearing matching pyjama tops, cups of tea in hand, as the participants arrive for a workshop on Creativity in Couplehood. My husband, David, and I got the opportunity a couple of weeks ago to present at the Psychotherapy Networker Conference on this topic and this is how we started because our bed is where we tend to spend the most time creating our relationship. I now have the opportunity to write an article for the Psychotherapy Networker magazine. Rich Simon says he doesn’t see many couples, even highly creative people, being creative about their relationship and to paraphrase him a bit harshly perhaps, he seems to think that much therapy helps couples trade one rut (a very uncomfortable one perhaps) for another (a more functional and pleasant one) but that it doesn’t help couples to really become creative about their relationship. I think Imago does offer this possibility although perhaps some of us don’t milk it to the fullest, preferring our own familiar therapy rut of addressing problems. In this week’s Think Tank I am hoping to share with you some of the thoughts and ideas that we put together for the Networker presentation and also I need to pick your brains about this topic. What are you doing, if anything, in your own relationship or with your clients to be creative? What does it mean even to you to be creative about your relationship. Please come and join the co-creative process so I have something to write in the article! |
| April 28, 2010 |
Barry McCarthy: Different Strategies for Maintaining Sexual Desire Based on Couple's Sexual Styles.
Barry McCarthy is a diplomate in clinical psychology, a certified sex and couple therapist, and a professor of psychology at American University. He has published over 80 professional articles, 21 book chapters, 13 books for the public audience, and has conducted over 300 workshops both nationally and internationally. In addition to Rekindling Desire he has written Discovering Your Couple Sexual Style which is an educational/prevention book. |
| April 21, 2010 |
Therapist. Heal Thyself.
Clients often expect us to be paragons of mental and physical health, and particularly as experienced mindfulness based practitioners free from the problems that bring them to therapy. Yet most of us have struggled with marriages in danger, kids with serious problems, depression, even life-threatening illnesses. How can we take care of ourselves in difficult times and yet remain effective with our clients? In this workshop, we’ll discuss the value and impact of our mindfulness practice when our own lives our in crisis. You’ll learn a decision-making approach to use client-by-client in deciding what to reveal and when, based on your therapeutic goals and outcomes. The presenter, a veteran therapist who recently had a very serious illness will also discuss how to differentiate between your client’s needs and your own around the issue of disclosure.
David Treadway, Ph.D., is director of the Treadway Training Institute in Weston, Massachusetts.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/axv1ypl8ft |
| April 7, 2010 |
Bill O'Hanlon - How to Get On the (Paid) Lecture Circuit and Get Your Stuff to a Wider Audience
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| March 31, 2010 |
Birth of Imago in Estonia: Rebecca Sears
Rebecca Sears talks about recent developments in Estonia and the on-going efforts to establish an Imago community there.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/ypf62qhor7 |
| March 24, 2010 |
Nancy Hyatt
Nancy Hyatt, LCSW and Certified Imago Therapist, will talk about the use of EMDR - what it is, how to use it, how it effects couples, the reasons she uses it in her practice, the prognosis, the results she sees, and the training to receive EMDR certification. Nancy will answer any questions about EMDR and its use with clients.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/qx3b1km8od |
| March 17, 2010 |
How to Survive and Thrive in an Uncertain Economy
Join psychotherapist and business coach Lynn Grodzki, LCSW, MCC, as she discusses her latest book: Crisis-Proof Your Practice, to help you understand the essential four steps you can take now to keep your private practice purposeful and profitable, even in a difficult market. Lynn makes the business of therapy less confusing, and she will offer ideas and information to help you not just survive, but thrive.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/jvia1tt8k4 |
| March 9, 2010 |
Bill O'Hanlon - How to Get Your Book Written Fast and in the Midst of a Busy Life (and overcoming procrastination and blocks)
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/o1ijh8zths |
| March 3, 2010 |
Sensory Processing Disorder and Brainmapping
Vicki O'Grady will give a brief description of Sensory Processing Disorder and Jeffrey Reich will discuss Brainmapping and neurofeedback and how it can be helpful in treating many different brain functioning issues such as SPD, ADHD, trauma, addiction, anxiety and depression.
Vicki O’Grady is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and President and founder of Personal Power and Prosperity, a personal growth organization. www.p3orlando.com
For over thirty years, Jeff Reich has been a leader in corporate computer, simulator and education systems. With Neurofeedback, Jeff has evolved into studying and instituting training programs for the ultimate computer, the human brain. He has a degree in zoology with an emphasis on Cell Biology and Genetics from the University of Florida
It would be helpful if people could check this website for a list of symptoms prior to the Think Tank:
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/772ufmr6q0 |
| February 17, 2010 |
Sensate Focus: The Body in Dialogue
Sensate focus is the most commonly prescribed sex therapy assignment. During this think tank you will learn what sensate focus is and when to use it. I will also cover the similarities between sensate and dialogue, both with regard to benefits and resistances.
Sylvia Rosenfeld, LCSW, is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She has 30+ years experience with individuals and couples, focusing on relationship and sexual issues. Sylvia completed training with the late Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan at the Human Sexuality Program of New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. Sylvia is also a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, trained by Dr. Harville Hendrix. She is a certified Imago Consultant, and provides consultation to therapists on relationship and sexual issues.
Follow the link below to download handouts:
http://www.box.net/shared/static/sl3zolidqt.rtf
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/8l7bg5ladu |
| February 10, 2010 |
Richard Schwarz: You're the One You've Been Waiting For
Richard Schwarz, the developer of Internal Family Systems theory, will talk about the theme of his book on couples: You're the One You've Been Waiting For.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/n8ylgt43o9 |
| February 3, 2010 |
Bill O'Hanlon - How to Get a Book Published and Sold
Bill O'Hanlon has written 29 books; one of them even got on Oprah. When he started out, he was clueless in publishing-land. He didn't know the steps to writing a book or how to get a book published. Through the years, he has had countless "learning experiences" and has finally figured out writing and publishing. He will demystify the process and guide you to get your book (or books) written and published (and save you many of your own learning experiences).
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/n4lzmfptl6 |
| January 27, 2010 |
SEXUAL DEPENDENCY SYNDROME - Sex Addiction, Is it Real?
What would you do if Tiger Woods and his wife came to your office? Would you know how to treat them?
Sex addiction and sexual dependency are common in today's treatment offices. But do you know how to make a differential diagnosis? And more importantly, do you know how to help these people and their partners?
Dr Joe Kort, LCSW and Certified Sexologist, author and Certified Imago therapist, will discuss what it means to be sex addicted, how it shows up in relationships, how to recognize it and how to treat it.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/mpddlokmti |
| January 20, 2010 |
Harville Hendrix: The Behavior Change Request
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/42b00v4143 |
| January 12, 2010 |
Couples Talk Money with Sally Palaian
The most effective money management tool for families is dialogue about money and yet many people struggle to speak straightforward truths about money. The financial losses and stress from the current economic downturn has further complicated these conversations. This talk aims to educate you about the underlying childhood factors that influence adult financial behaviors, the different types of money styles, and subsequently how these complementary styles become so problematic in a couple's power struggle. This talk focuses on educating your couples about when financial differences/difficulties are a normal part of the power struggle, and when the problem has grown beyond 'power struggle' terrain and into financial dysfunction.
Sally Palaian, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, addictions (money, sex, food, alcohol, relationship) and Imago Relationship Therapy. |
| December 8, 2009 |
Trapped in a Time Bubble: Creating Secure Attachment with Body-Based Work (including Somatic Experiencing)- Cheryl Dolinger Brown
A person who has been hurt in early bonding often has a traumatized part that remains frozen deep inside the adult self. Couples sessions create the perfect conditions for the attachment wounds to reemerge as partners feel threatened and respond with long-standing fight, flight or freeze adaptations and a defined attachment style. Somatic Experiencing, a body-centered approach, emphasizes awareness of sensations in the body to help regulate intensely high and low arousal states as they occur internally and between the couple.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/5uq983863a |
| December 2, 2009 |
Henry Harlow
Marketing Your Practice 101 |
| November 18, 2009 |
Change Through Relationships: Avrum Weiss Ph.D.
Research and training in psychotherapy have focused primarily on the technology of change; that is measuring the relative effectiveness of various techniques designed to help people change. We have been far less attentive to the actual process by which people change.Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the process of change in psychotherapy and in their own lives, and further develop their own understanding of the process of change in their work as therapists.
Dr Weiss is the author of "Experiential Psychotherapy: A Symphony of Selves" He has thirty years of experience as a master therapist, teacher, and author.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/c95lvg3c71 |
| November 11, 2009 |
Working With Couples Experiencing Infertility - Maureen McAvoy
One in five couples experience infertility. We will discuss some of the common concerns including the impact on the relationship, especially the sexual relationship.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/ac12hk2m77 |
| November 4, 2009 |
Effective Internet Marketing - Henry Harlow
How to develop an online presence without prohibitive costs. Learning to distinguish top-notch websites from the run-of-the-mill variety and how to integrate internet marketing with offline marketing.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/m29fh578oa |
| October 28, 2009 |
Get Courageous with Your Clients: Using the Courageous Loving Relatinship Assessment to Help Clients Get to Their Higher Selves
Amy and Michael Sherman, Co-Founders of Courageous Loving, will introduce you to a process that immediately engages new clients and deepens work with current clients. The Courageous Loving Relationship Assessment is an Imago-friendly tool for Therapists, Counselors, and Coaches to use with any client with a relationship frustration. This instrument is applicable to individual clients, couple counseling clients, and group clients.
Amy Sherman: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist started practicing privately as Generation Counseling, in Nyack, NY in 2003, serving individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Michael Sherman: Writer, Personal and Professional Life Coach, Certified Imago Educator, co-founded their company, Courageous Loving in 2007, to offer dynamic, healing experiences that teach rituals of immediate and lasting connection.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/gdp4v6nxrh |
| October 14, 2009 |
Scott Haltzman, MD: Man and woman in household roles: stereotype or archetype?
Changes in American family structure and cultural norms since women's liberation would hint that at many changes that should be happening in roles. Yet, the "Happy Families Survey" (the research foundation for "The Secrets of Happy Families," assessed the roles of 1266 individuals to look at how they differed along gender lines, and found that families still function along traditional roles. This seminar will look at the results of the survey, and discuss how these household activities are influenced by sociological and biological factors. Scott Haltzman is the author of "The Secrets of Happy Families: Eight keys to building a lifetime of connection and contentment," "The Secrets of Happily Married Men: Eight Ways to Win Your Wife's Heart Forever," & "The Secrets of Happily Married Women: How to get more out of your relationship by doing less." |
| October 7, 2009 |
Translating the Right Marketing Information into Action - Henry Harlow
How to successfully build your therapy practice by making the leap from knowledge and information to real action. Learning how to work through personal barriers and move away from your "safety zone."
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/61msbsj06t |
| September 30, 2009 |
Resistance to Change - Maya Kollman
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/28enr3o2oq |
| September 23, 2009 |
Scott Haltzman, MD: Moving women to get closer to men
Frequently women bring men to therapy in order to improve the relationship, but struggle with how much to give their husbands to obtain marital happiness. This seminar will discuss some of the obstacles to women's relationship growth, and how to overcome them. Scott Haltzman, MD, is the author of "The Secrets of Happy Families: Eight keys to building a lifetime of connection and contentment," "The Secrets of Happily Married Men: Eight Ways to Win Your Wife's Heart Forever," & "The Secrets of Happily Married Women: How to get more out of your relationship by doing less."
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/028hkehzl4 |
| September 16, 2009 |
From the Developmental Perspective: Rick and Sherry Stolp
Rick and Sherry will preview and share some of their thinking about Imago from the developmental perspective.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/hbukuqrauk |
| July 22, 2009 |
Tammy Nelson: What is Open Marriage and Polyamory?
Tammy Nelson talks about "What is Open Marriage and Polyamory?" Therapists are reporting they are seeing an increase in non-monogamous but committed relationships in their offices. Who are these couples and what does this mean culturally? Is marriage changing to accommodate a new definition of fidelity or is this just a blip on the screen of sexual mores like swinging was in the 70's? This think tank is an introduction that will define some of the terms and give a brief overview of the history of open marriage. Some case material will be discussed. Can couples therapy like Imago Relationship therapy help these groups of people or are open marriages only exits from intimacy? Follow up questions and comments by email are encouraged to continue the discussion on the ImagoShare listserve.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/lulyxzl7nc |
| July 15, 2009 |
An interview with Julie Metz - author of "Perfection: A Memoir of Betrayal and Renewal"
Julie's memoir about learning of her husband's infidelity after his death (released June 9) was just chosen as Barnes and Noble's new novel to read! Perfection is the story of Julie Metz's journey through chaos and transformation as she creates a different life for herself and her young daughter. It is the story of coming to terms with painful truths, of rebuilding both a life and an identity after betrayal and widowhood. It is a story of rebirth and happiness--if not perfection.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/ag9g4p6e75 |
| July 8, 2009 |
Mary Roach
Mary Roach - author of BONK: the Curious Coupling of Science and Sex - NY Times bestselling author and researcher will talk about her book and her research. Roach is hysterically funny and a brilliant researcher. Her talk will cover points of interest for anyone working with couples today. This Think Tank is Pre-recorded.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/o01fp9x3h9 |
| July 1, 2009 |
Jayne Gumpel, LCSW
Market your couples practice with a low cost 6 week group for couples!
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/00rhbn1m1u |
| June 24, 2009 |
Bob Patterson & Sulaiman Nuriddin
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/f9pxkjcu5o |
| June 17, 2009 |
Bonnie Eaker Weil
Bonnie Eaker Weil - author of Financial Infidelity - on using the Imago dialogue with couples to talk about money - behavior change request for resolving financial conflicts - using Imago techniques to work on financial stressors
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/q6xql4j576 |
| June 16, 2009 |
Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson is the keynote speaker for the Imago Conference in Albuquerque. Here she speaks about Emotionally Focused Therapy, the couples therapy that she developed.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/nli4u1fxjg |
| June 10, 2009 |
Beyond Affairs- Anne Bercht
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/thprdg4odg |
| June 3, 2009 |
Preparation for Committed Partnership- Sophie Slade & Wendy Patterson
Singles Clinical Training designed to help therapists become more effective in preparing their single clients for committed relationships and marriage.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/lv3mxz2lmm |
| May 27, 2009 |
Take Your (Inner) Family to Voice Dialogue Summer Camp: M. Dorsey Cartwright & Karen Thomas CIRT?s
Imagine spending 10 days immersed in your own consciousness journey. Dorsey & Karen will be sharing the enrichment that Voice Dialogue & the Psychology of Selves brings to their own psyche as well as the enhancement of their Imago work with couples and individuals. For a taste of the latter listen to Dorsey and Neil?s informative and inspiring one-hour interview with Maya Kollman, MA, Imago Master Traine: Audiopodium 916-233-0630, ext. 349 or download this interview by going to:
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/67vn5aar5x |
| May 20, 2009 |
Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt
Couplehood as a Spiritual Path
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/rlp9y3ilp6 |
| May 13, 2009 |
One Wants To Stay And The Other May Leave- William Doherty
A very common but underemphasized therapeutic challenge occurs when a couple comes to therapy divided about whether to put effort into salvaging the relationship. If you try to start couples therapy, you risk allying with the motivated spouse and pursuing the disengaged one. If you are neutral about whether to work on the relationship, you risk alienating the partner who wants to save the marriage and appropriately challenging the reluctant partner. This session will present a practical protocol for help both partners work on their agendas while at the same time holding out hope for the benefits of proceeding with couples therapy.
William J. Doherty is past director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of Minnesota, and founder of the new Citizen Professional Center. He has presented internationally and written extensively about couples therapy, including a book for couples titled Take Back Your Marriage.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/hg151alilx |
| May 6, 2009 |
Mother-Son Incest- Hani Miletski
Society?s denial about Mother-Son Incest is as strong as ever. We still face significant obstacles to preventing child sexual abuse, and we still have ways to go in meeting the recovery needs of survivors, especially boys and men. Men who were sexually abused as children, continue to encounter ridicule, minimization, and dismissal.
Hani Miletski, Ph.D., M.S.W., is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a Doctoral degree in Human Sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, is a Certified Sex Therapist (Diplomate) and a Social Work Addiction Counselor, as well as a Certified Criminal Justice Specialist. She is the author of "Mother-Son Incest: The Unthinkable Broken Taboo," Hani came to the United-States from her native country, Israel, in 1987 and is currently in Private Practice in Bethesda, MD.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/25tybu4s81 |
| April 29, 2009 |
The Good, The Fun, and The Ugly Sides of Facebook- Paula Pile
The social networking site, Facebook and how people become addicted to it - how to recognize the symptoms and how to treat couples affected by this phenomenon.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/pi70v88cmn |
| April 22, 2009 |
LIVING LIKE YOU MEAN IT: Use the Wisdom and Power of your Emotions to Get the Life You Really Want
Tammy Nelson will interview Dr. Ron Frederick about his new book, Living Like You Mean It: Use the Wisdom and Power of Your Emotions to Get the Life You Really Want, released March 09. Based on cutting edge-science, Living Like You Mean It shares a proven four-step approach to overcoming fear and becoming more emotionally present in one?s life and relationships. Ron Frederick is a licensed psychologist, co-founder of the Center for Courageous Living, and a senior faculty member of the Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Institute. Noted for his warmth, humor, and engaging presentation style, he lectures and facilitates workshops nationally.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/214xzhtb3r |
| April 15, 2009 |
Marketing Yourself (Your Way) with Diane Dennis of Inspired Media Communications
Explore ways to increase your client base with an approach that fits your personality style.
Understanding resistance (It is not about you). Finding your voice and developing tools for expression.
What we can learn from Harville's example.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/unz236a8kv |
| April 8, 2009 |
What is HeartMath and how it can be used to heal relationships?
Enhance your therapeutic skills by teaching your couples how to use their emotions instead of being used by their emotions. Join Ray Varlinski to learn how to integrate HeartMath's emWave? technology into your relationship practice and help your couples create greater psychophysiological calm and coherence. When the heart, brain and nervous system are aligned in harmonious communication and cooperation, an open, receptive and expanded state of empathy is created that assists your couples in the healing of their childhood wounds and in their use of the Couples Dialogue.
HRV (heart rate variability) feedback provides you and your couples? tools that help reduce the negative effects of stress, negative emotions and disconnection that are affecting couples at this time of economic and social change.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/k6dm4zjpey |
| April 1, 2009 |
Financial Infidelity-Bonnie Eaker Weil
In today's economy, couples are making up instead of breaking up because of the changes in their portfolios. I'd like to show couples how to talk about money in a safe way using exercises and Smart Heart dialogue that I've developed.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/gdoaenf5vg |
| March 25, 2009 |
The Return of Desire - Getting the Sex You Want
Tammy Nelson, author, therapist and international speaker will talk about how Imago therapists can use some of the techniques she has developed for working with couples around sexuality. With Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, Tammy has developed a series of seminars for therapists to help couples working on sexual desire issues. This teleclass will review that information and listeners can learn specific interventions to use with couples to increase emotional and erotic satisfaction in relationships. Some issues around affairs, open relationships, erotic shutdown and other topics will be addressed. Questions and cases are encouraged from participants.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/89ap9z0jla |
| March 18, 2009 |
Sexually Abused Couples- Joe Kort
While the orthodox Imago model works effectively with most couples, it falls short when a partner or both have suffered childhood trauma especially those who have been sexually abused. This teleclass will address the flexibility necessary in working with these couples and helping them work through the trauma between them as a couple and individually.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/ezqexrckkc |
| March 11, 2009 |
Marketing Imago To Prospective Clients: Melva & Jesse Johnson
Marketing and explaining to prospective clients Imago theory and processes can be challenging. This is especially true for clients who have little, if any, counseling and/or psychotherapy experience. Therapists can also be intimidating because of the misperceptions uninformed people have about who we are and what we do. This is one of the reasons why Melva and Jesse wrote their book, ?Mining for Gold In Your Relationships.? The book, which combines theory and practice, uses actual case histories told in story form to enable readers to understand what we do, why we do it, and the powerful transformative tools we use as Imago therapists. It takes readers into the therapy office and demonstrates how we work with real life couples to help them transform their lives and relationships. Melva and Jesse will share ideas on how therapists can use their book to build their practices and will lead a ?round table? discussion allowing everyone on the call to share their best and most practical marketing ideas. Their Think Tank will follow a nationwide re-launch of their book in digital and audio form what will take place on February 24th.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/6iyj1ovx6d |
| March 4, 2009 |
What's so funny about that? Humor and Happiness in our Therapy Sessions and Presentations with Jill Fein Baker
Clients come to our offices and workshops in various states of distress, certainly not expecting to have fun, and often not having laughed with each other for some time. We will address the appropriate and potentially inappropriate use of humor with clients. If there's time, we will include some of the insights, benefits, and fit with Imago of positive psychology.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/kx9d6rt4hj |
| February 25, 2009 |
Straight Guise: When straight men have sex with other men- Joe Kort
Couples usually panic upon the revelation that a man has been sexual and/or on the internet seeking sex with other men. These couples need information and education as well as crisis intervention before making preconceived notions that the man is gay or bisexual. Joe Kort will discuss the various reason men have sex with men and are not gay.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/n9881nc164 |
| February 18, 2009 |
Look Who's Talking Now: I Forgive You for Criticizing Me with Nedra Fetterman
I see couples therapy as the place for individuals and couples to learn about safety so that it is safe enough to soften or grow beyond defenses and survival strategies, embrace and heal the wounds so that two people are living from and relating to each other from their authentic core selves. Harville refers to this as the energetized core. Nedra is a licensed psychologist and Director of The Relationship Center in Ardmore, PA. She brings over 25 years of experience in working with individuals, couples and organizations and is currently supervising psychiatric residents at The University of Pennsylvania. Married to her husband Joe for 28 years and mother of 21 year old Ben, she is grateful to Imago for being - in the poet John O'Donohue's words - her "gateway to Spring."
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/ppnt4rtlcs |
| February 9, 2009 |
Tammy Nelson will interview Cheryl Richardson about her latest book The Art of Extreme Self Care, released January 09.
Cheryl Richardson is the author of The New York Times bestselling books, Take Time for Your Life, Life Makeovers, Stand Up for Your Life and The Unmistakable Touch of Grace.
Her work has been covered widely in the media including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and O Magazine. Cheryl was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/y45z3brx2h |
| January 28, 2009 |
Advanced Consultation and Supervision with Jette Simon
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| January 21, 2009 |
Sexual Satisfaction: The long and winding road to mature sex.
The Beatles' song "The Long and Winding Road," is a good metaphor for the sexual journey through life. Life presents many curves. some couples continue the ride finding sexual contentment, while others are thrown off course and seek the exit sign. This Think tank with Sylvia Rosenfeld will discuss sexual satisfaction and the "mature" couple. She will present the nine C's that lead to sexual contentment. Sylvia is an AASECT certified sex therapist, an Imago Therapist (advanced clinician), as well as a certified Imago Consultant.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/68q85fv4bp |
| January 14, 2009 |
From Chaos to Connection: Using Somatic Experiencing(SE) with Reactive Couples
When couple are so triggered and reactive that all our Imago tools fail to help them calm down enough to dialogue or connect with eachother, there is still more we can do. Somatic Experiencing uses an understanding of our biologically-based defense mechanisms and awareness of bodily sensations to help release trauma which has been stored in the nervous system. In addition to teaching the basics of SE, which are easily translated to clients, there will be case examples of using it with couples.
Cheryl Dolinger Brown, an LCSW in New York has happily been a part of the Imago community for a dozen years and is an Advanced Clinician and Certified Imago Consultant (CDB is CSW doing SE in NYC). She leads an Imago consultation group and is available for phone consultations (for Imago CEUs).
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| January 7, 2009 |
Yearly Review Dialogue with Sophie Slade
Developed by Ed Shea, and easily used with any couple, this is a great way to help them connect and be present, showing gratitude and checking in. Sophie Slade will go over the dialogue and share her experience with it, as well as help us to know more about how to use it in our sessions and in our own lives.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/oasnmfcl20 |
| October 29, 2008 |
David & Donna Bowman
Healing Beyond the Affair Part 2: An Imago Model. Many of us have probably felt helpless and even heartbroken watching a relationship disintegrate in front of our eyes due to infidelity. In our experience Imago theory and practice offers an effective model for dealing with a serious relationship exit like this.
Although a very difficult place for couples, we have successfully helped many couples heal the pain and move into more conscious, fully alive relationships. We want to share our experience and learnings with you as we invite you to share with us.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/1sxvfp4oe7#ITTDavidDonna10-29-08 |
| October 22, 2008 |
David & Donna Bowman
Healing Beyond the Affair: An Imago Model. Many of us have probably felt helpless and even heartbroken watching a relationship disintegrate in front of our eyes due to infidelity. In our experience Imago theory and practice offers an effective model for dealing with a serious relationship exit like this.
Although a very difficult place for couples, we have successfully helped many couples heal the pain and move into more conscious, fully alive relationships. We want to share our experience and learnings with you as we invite you to share with us.
We will share tools and a step-by-step approach that can help each partner awaken to the potential healing and deepening of their connection with each other. Come join us.
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| October 1, 2008 |
Teleclass Series on Imago Programs: Premarital Program - Start Right, Stay Connected
Start Right, Stay Connected is a new Imago Premarital program - developed for the Imago community by volunteers from the Imago community. Join the team to discuss how to attract premarital couples to the seminar
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/bg7cyu8xp0 |
| September 24, 2008 |
Teleclass Series on Imago Programs: Premarital Program - Start Right, Stay Connected
Start Right, Stay Connected is a new Imago Premarital program - developed for the Imago community by volunteers from the Imago community. Join the team that created this program to learn more about how to present the program
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/gyasjokb3g |
| September 17, 2008 |
Teleclass Series on Imago Programs: Premarital Program - Start Right, Stay Connected
Start Right, Stay Connected is a new Imago Premarital program - developed for the Imago community by volunteers from the Imago community. What's more - the program is first-class. Even better, you can join the creators on the phone, and learn all about how to use it in the most effective way.
Three teleclasses are set up.
Sep 17th and Sep 24th - Join the team to learn more about how to present the program.
Oct 1st - Join the team to discuss how to attract premarital couples to the seminar.
The seminar is 6-8 hours long and you can purchase materials by visiting the Imago website.
There is a leader's guide and a participant's guide. All Imago Therapists and Educators are authorized to present this educational seminar.
Paula Pile led the volunteer team, which included Wendy Appleton, Josh Gressel, Susie Itzstein, Neil Kuhlhorst, Janis McCann, Judith Minter, Barbara Reichlin, Sylvia Rosenfeld, and Paul Ruffer. Many of them will be on the phone calls to help you make the most of this new opportunity to reach couples.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/7acdjil9xf |
| June 25, 2008 |
Helen and Harville
Couplehood As A Spiritual Path
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/uh31qs8008 |
| June 18, 2008 |
A discussion about Jette Simon's interview with IRI Portland Conference Keynote Speaker: Dan Siegel
Listen to the recorded interview with Conference Dan Siegel (6/11) prior to listening to this Think Tank.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/0b7we4y04o |
| June 11, 2008 |
An Interview with IRI Portland Conference Keynote Speaker: Dan Siegel conducted by Jette Simon
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/dz0fitkows |
| June 4, 2008 |
Think Tank with Wendy, Pat & Sunny: Three Wise Women
Join us Wednesday June 4 at 1:00pm EST to hear Three Wise Women, legends and stars in the Imago community discuss their upcoming Advanced Supervision Pilot Training in Atlanta, GA.
With the introduction of the new Imago Consultants, other Advanced Imago courses are getting a bit of a face lift. This 20-hour Advanced Supervision and Consultation Course on July 24-26, 2008 in Atlanta, GA will be the first pilot of the revitalized Advanced Supervision and Consultation Course which will ultimately become a pre-requisite to become an Advanced Clinician and will be recommended to become an Imago Consultant. This course is recommended for all Imago Therapists, especially if you are;
-interested in taking your work to the next level
-ready to hear what the ?pros? have to say about your work
-eager to gain insight from three dynamic perspectives on Imago Supervision
-wanting to deepen your Imago Theory skills
Even if you will be unable to attend the July training itself, listen in to hear more about the new training requirements and this wonderful opportunity of collaboration between Pat Love, Sunny Shulkin, and Wendy Palmer Patterson.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/nqbdzhmo08 |
| May 28, 2008 |
Bruce Crapuchettes, Ph.D. Workshop Presenter Training - for both Getting and Keeping
I am starting the "Getting" training in July and the "Keeping" training in August (see our website for dates: www.pasadenainstitute.com). ?This is a wonderful training for presenters to take along with their partners. ?You'll never get better couples therapy than doing this together. ?Also, this is the best builder of a practice that you can find. ?Couples are referred to the workshop from the national website. ?You deepen your own understanding of Imago and develop a gold mine at the same time.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/xxjimmlssw |
| May 21, 2008 |
Sophie Slade Growing Into Competence In Imago: The Importance of the Competency Stage for Both Therapist and Client.
Difficult clients can bring up competency issues for a therapist, and the very act of entering therapy often activates competency issues for clients. Doug Hickok interviews Sophie Slade about this fascinating and challenging stage, and how it affects outcomes in the therapy room.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/g6856540gc |
| May 14, 2008 |
Getting the Sex You Want - Tammy Nelson discusses sexuality and relationships
Tammy Nelson talks about her new book on increasing the passion in relationships using Imago techniques
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/326jh7n4sw |
| May 7, 2008 |
Imago Virtual Town Hall- Therapy & Workshops
Join the Imago Board for this dialogue on a key issue relating to the programs we offer. Does attending the "Getting the Love You Want" workshops make a dramatic impact to their progress in therapy? If so, how do we encourage therapy clients to sign-up? How do we handle concerns about losing revenue? IRI has conducted extensive surveys of the community to collect a wide range of perpectives which we can review together with the Board during this call.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/5iy2d8g4ks |
| April 30, 2008 |
Harville Hendrix and the 20th anniversary of GTLYW and OPRAH
Harville Hendrix will talk about his his appearance on Oprah April 29 on the 20th-anniversary edition of GTLYW - interview by Tim Atkinson
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/vkm5jko0kw |
| April 23, 2008 |
Joe Kort Talks about Working as a Straight Therapist with Gay Clients
Joe Kort talks about his new book, interview with Tammy Nelson.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/dk9gszh8gw |
| April 9, 2008 |
Peggy Dhont and Meg Haycraft interview by Jill Fein Baker
Seizing Your Moment---an interview and discussion for and about women approaching the second half of life.
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/cxdshsmsc8 |
| April 2, 2008 |
Unlock the Gridlock in Couples Therapy with Terry Real
From Narcissism, Contempt and Dependency to Compassion, Respect & Partnership
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/otezv1wn48 |
| March 22, 2008 |
Getting the Love You Want: A Spiritual Guide for Couples
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| March 19, 2008 |
Maya Kollman interviews Sunny Shulkin about storytelling
"Stories for the Conscious Mind"
Link to Recording: http://www.box.net/shared/llpqgimsc0 |
Times
- 1:00PM ET
- 12:00PM CT
- 11:00AM MT
- 10:00AM PT
- 7:00 AM Hawaii
- 8:00 PM Jerusalem
- 6:00 PM London
- 7:00 PM Vienna
- 5:00 PM Johannesburg
- 3:00 AM Thursday in Sydney
For those new to TeleForums
- Pick up your telephone and dial the telephone number at the appropriate time.
- After one ring, you will be automatically connected to the conference call. No operators, no waiting; it's fully automatic and immediate.
- After one hour, the call will end and everyone will hang up.
There are no special telephone company conference call charges. Your call to the 646 number will just be a regular long distance call ($4-$9 for the hour), as if you were calling a friend in Florida.
Using an automated teleconferencing bridge may be a new experience for some people. We've found the following instructions and tips work well.
How to Call Into the Bridge
- Put your dogs and kids in another room.
- Pick up your phone.
- If you have call-waiting, please disable it first by dialing 1170 and waiting for the dial tone (or by dialing *70 and waiting for dial tone).
- Please don't call the bridge number you've been given at any other time than during your scheduled time. There is no one "there" at the bridge number.
- The system is totally automatic -- there is no Operator.
- If you have a question for the host, please say your name first before you ask your question. Please let the host manage the call. You'll see how easily it works!
Tips for Callers
- Do not use Speaker Phones. If you use a Portable Phone, be aware they can introduce static as you walk around!
- If you have a two-line phone or other phones in your room/office, TURN OFF all ringers before calling in.
- Don't breathe into the mouthpiece. It's comical, but disruptive.
- On your phone bill, you will see just regular, long distance charges. There are NO other charges, hidden or otherwise. Ed paid a rental fee to cover the use of the bridge. We don't make money on your long distance.
- Most long distance carriers charge between $4 and $9 per hour for long distance calls so check with them.
- The reason I mention #4 and #5 above is that most teleconferencing companies charge a per minute access rate per caller. We don't do this. Ed paid a rental fee per hour for full use of the bridge. This keeps it very simple (and inexpensive) for everyone.
- Ideally, get a headset for your phone with a mute button.
REMEMBER:
- Take the call in a quiet place.
- Do not put the call on hold.
- No car phones.
- No dogs, cats ok.
- No babies.
- No paper shuffling.
- No washing dishes.
- No interruptions.
- No typing.
- Please treat this call as an appointment.
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