myHope Therapy Services, LLC

I've been reading a great deal on Imago the past 6 months and I found it does a very good job of applying standard interventions in a way that enables couples to implement change quickly (under the right circumstances).

The nice thing about Imago is that even if it's not your primary model, everything it offers can complement your work. The most effective tool is the dialogue – at worst you can say it is a superficial exercise meant to teach empathic communication. Quite frankly, I think if most people got this part of Imago down they would be well on their way to getting their marriage back on track (assuming it was off track).

That being said, the theory behind it and some of the following can be a bit much. Also, its not for everyone- I would never consider this approach if domestic violence (as one example) were an issue. Lastly, the potential for the therapist to lose control of the session is a bit greater than with other approaches in my opinion.

Despite some of the drawbacks, I look forward to integrating a good deal of Imago in my work. I found Wade Luquet's book to be both very digestible and practical.