Talk:Imago therapy

Removed from Practice of Imago Therapy paragraph: "If you can work with an Imago therapist, he or she will help to deepen that dialog." This sounds like an Imago advertisement. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.109.91.138 (talk) 23:07, 14 November 2010 (UTC)

Response to request from User:2/0

I'm no expert on the subject, but here are a few links courtesy of Google Scholar:

• Comparative treatments for relationship dysfunction
• A review of empirically supported marital enrichment programs
• THE “COMING OF AGE” OF COUPLE THERAPY: A DECADE REVIEW
• Imago relationship therapy: An introduction to theory and practice

Hope this helps. Thanks, Arjuna (talk) 01:56, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

This is advertising

What a mess. Not only is it entirely unformatted, it seems to be a paper someone wrote in enthusiastic support of Imago (perhaps even at the behest of Imago), cherry-picking details from studies that support Imago without once referencing any criticisms. All of the text following "External links" is available in toto elsewhere on the net, and it's pretty clear that a fan of Imago who does not understand anything about Wikipedia editing rules simply copied and pasted it in. I am taking the liberty of deleted this entire, lengthy block of advertising copy. Matt Thorn (talk) 04:16, 17 January 2012 (UTC)

Alexis mumford (talk) 19:20, 16 March 2015 (UTC)

Unavailable citations

Removed citations and as they were unavailable from the link and I was not able to retrieve any such article based on the given titles. New citations are needed. In general,the entry would be improved by balancing positive assertions (sometime close to advertisement) and more critical sources. Charlotte Roy (talk) 15:32, 4 July 2015 (UTC) 16:27, 4 July 2015 (UTC)

References

Expand Imago therapy article

• What I think should be changed (include citations): More about the modality of Imago therapy as a couples counseling practice and it's global impact

• Why it should be changed: Not enough shared about it.

Global reach and international training

Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is practiced by thousands of trained professionals worldwide. According to Imago Relationships International, the model has been adopted by over 2,000 clinicians across approximately 50 countries. A peer-reviewed account similarly notes 1,000+ certified therapists in over 30 countries, describing a structured and standardized global training network.

Theoretical focus: relationship as the "space between"

IRT emphasizes structured communication through the Imago Dialogue, designed to reduce reactivity, foster empathy, and transform conflict into opportunity for relational growth-focusing on "the space between" partners rather than diagnosing one partner. Empirical studies show that IRT exercises improve accurate empathy development and communication skills in couples.

Getting the Love You Want workshops

IRT principles are taught through the Getting the Love You Want weekend workshops delivered internationally by certified facilitators. A peer-reviewed evaluation published in the Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy found that the workshops yielded short-term improvements in relationship satisfaction and communication.

Shlomo Slatkin (talk) 22:35, 22 August 2025 (UTC)

References

Not done for now: I'd cut a portion of this, due to sourcing and tone problems.

Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is practiced by thousands of trained professionals worldwide. According to Imago Relationships International, the model has been adopted by over 2,000 clinicians across approximately 50 countries.[1] A peer-reviewed account in 2020 similarly notes 1,000+ certified therapists in over 30 countries, describing a structured and standardized global training network.[2]

IRT emphasizes structured communication through the Imago Dialogue, designed to reduce reactivity, foster empathy, and transform conflict into opportunity for relational growth-focusing on "the space between" partners rather than diagnosing one partner.[3][4] Empirical studies show that IRT exercises improve accurate empathy development and communication skills in couples.[5]

The last paragraph, IRT principles are taught through the Getting the Love You Want weekend workshops delivered internationally by certified facilitators. A peer-reviewed evaluation published in the Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy found that the workshops yielded short-term improvements in relationship satisfaction and communication.[6] seems relatively not-so-important. I'd want to ask for more coverage to demonstrate how significant the information is. Otherwise, this may look like listing program names like a billboard advertisement. AlphaBetaGamma (Talk/report any mistakes here) 13:54, 23 August 2025 (UTC)

Thank you, I submitted a new edit request. Shlomo Slatkin (talk) 04:34, 24 August 2025 (UTC)

Do I need to post anywhere else to put it in the queue for review? Shlomo Slatkin (talk) 18:54, 28 August 2025 (UTC)

I've reopened the request for you. If I have chance later I'll take a look, but if not another editor should pop by soon. Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 21:53, 1 October 2025 (UTC)

Partly done: Concerned about promotional language so I've cut some out, if you'd like to readd them I'd suggest re-wording. Thanks, Encoded  Talk 💬 16:32, 2 October 2025 (UTC)

Thanks, I'll rework the rest- this part though I feel is necessary to make the last published line on the page make sense. Without it- it feels like something is missing because it currently reads "Research published in 2025 in the Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy found that the workshops yielded short-term improvements in relationship satisfaction and communication" but there is no prior mention of workshops and what they are. That's why I'm suggesting this section precede that last line "Getting the Love You Want workshops: IRT principles are taught through the Getting the Love You Want weekend workshops delivered internationally by certified facilitators. A peer-reviewed evaluation published in the Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy found that the workshops yielded short-term improvements in relationship satisfaction and communication." Shlomo Slatkin (talk) 02:08, 3 October 2025 (UTC)