Week 4
Discussion 1
Explain Imago Relationship Therapy and how it is used to help Mike and Jan. Cite your source(s)
Discussion 2
2(a): Explain the form and purpose of the Imago Structured Dialogue.
2(b): Provide a “transcript” of this intervention from an imagined session with Mike and Jan. Include your prompts and each of their responses. Cite your source(s)
Required Reading for both discussion 1 & 2
Gehlert, N. C., Schmidt, C. D., Giegerich, V., & Luquet, W. (2017). Randomized controlled trial of imago relationship therapy: Exploring statistical and clinical significance. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 16(3), 188-209. ProQuest database in the Touro Library.
Schmidt, C. D., & Gehlert, N. C. (2017). Couples therapy and empathy: An evaluation of the impact of Imago relationship therapy on partner empathy levels. The Family Journal, 25(1), 23-30. Retrieved from the Presentations section of the course
• Couples therapy and empathy