[Ailist] AI and a struggling marriage

[Doug Hickok]

Hello, Francis:

You mention that a professional counselor wasn't able to help your  
friends. As with most professions, therapists come in a huge variety  
of orientations, training and levels of effectiveness with clients. As  
a former marriage counselor (26 years), I recommend that your friends  
find an Imago Relationship Therapist (www.gettingtheloveyouwant.com).  
Imago therapy is very AI-consistent, and I observed from experience  
that it is the therapy modality for couples that works best.

Your friends can go the page on that website about finding a  
therapist, locate the ones in their area, and ask in their email to  
those people if anyone has any background or experience in AI. Even if  
nobody does, it's still the best therapy out there. It was started by  
Dr. Harville Hendrix, and his book, "Getting the Love You Want", is an  
excellent overview of the way Imago looks at relationships, is full of  
good exercises and tools for couples, and would be a very helpful read  
for people who want to work on their relationships.

Regards,

Doug Hickok

Doug Hickok, CEO
Institute for Provocative Leadership
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