Relationship Group for Individuals/Singles

This 14-session group will help you develop new skills to resolve past relationships and help prepare you for successful long-term relationships. The group format is based on Imago Relationship Therapy developed by Harville Hendrix, the author of Keeping The Love You Find. You will learn:

• 'The Intentional Dialogue,' a way of entering another's world to listen 'intentionally' and to be heard and understood in turn.
• The various components in the selection of your 'significant' other.
• How your character defenses may interfere with your relationships.
• The process of letting go of old resentments or previous partners.

See Success Stories for Groups to find comments from past group members.

LEARNING NEW SKILLS TO CREATE A SAFE, NURTURING RELATIONSHIP
A Short Term Couples Group

This 8-session group will help you develop new skills so you can communicate and connect in creative ways to resolve conflicts and enrich your relationship. The group format is based on Imago Relationship Therapy developed by Harville Hendrix, the author of Getting the Love You Want. You will learn:

• Effective communication and problem solving skills.
• How childhood experiences and past relationships may affect your relationship.
• How to request behavior changes and 'gifts' from your partner and meet each other's needs.
• How to deal with anger and resolve conflict in 'respectful' ways.

PREMARITAL RELATIONSHIP GROUP

This 8 session structured group teaches new skills and ideas to prepare couples for successful long-lasting relationships. The format is based on Imago Relationship Therapy developed by Harville Hendrix, the author of Getting The Love You Want and John Gottman's Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work. You will learn:

• 'The Couple's Dialogue' to improve your communication skills and resolve issues.
• How to handle extended family issues.
• Tools to enhance the relationship.
• How to handle differences even if you don't agree.
• How to successfully deal with anger and conflict.