Help couples quickly reconnect using Imago Relationship Therapy Tools based on the principles of Dr. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, co-founders of Imago Relationship Therapy and authors of

Getting The Love You Want.

ABOUT:

The Imago Relationship Therapy model is based on psychological theories from Freud to Neuroscience, woven into dialogue-based interventions which deepen connection.

Learning and integrating the Imago model into your practice can make working with couples more fun, rewarding and successful. The Imago structure can help couples create conscious, loving relationships and clinicians often find renewed confidence and excitement with couples work!

INSTRUCTORS: Jesica Eames with guest presenter Wendy Palmer Patterson (details below)

SCHEDULE: This program has three modules. Imago Foundation, Imago Skills Part 1 and Imago Skills Part 2. Each session will meet from 10:00am-6:00pm (Eastern Standard Time).

• Imago Foundation Part 1 (Days 1 & 2): November 3-4, 2023

• Imago Foundation Part 2 (Days 3 & 4): December 1-2, 2023

• Imago Skills Module 2 (Days 5-8): January 25-28, 2024

• Imago Skills Module 3 (Days 9-12): March 14-17, 2024

LOCATION: This is an online virtual training presented via Zoom. You will receive login information via email the week of the workshop.

COST: $3,000 for the Full Training.*

CEUs: CEUs have been applied for for LPC, LCSW, and MFT from GA LPCA for Days 1&2 and 3&4 (20 hours for each)

QUESTIONS? Email Allison Dragony at allison@imagogeorgia.com

• Registration Requirements & Eligibility

  • Attend a “Getting the Love You Want” Workshop led by a Certified Workshop Presenter prior to Certification. Participation should be with one’s committed, intimate partner. Single therapists may attend with a close friend, relative or colleague.

  • Have a graduate degree in the mental health field (M.S.W., M.Div., M.D., Ph.D., etc.) OR enrollment in advanced degree program. Graduate students welcome!

  • Be a member of a national professional organization with accreditation requirements that include clinical and supervised hours or meet equivalent requirements by state licenser. (ex: NASW for clinical social workers, AAMFT for marriage and family therapists, AAPC for pastoral counselors, APA for psychologists, AMA for psychiatrists)

• Registration must be completed on our website and the following documents must be emailed to allison@imagogeorgia.com with your application. If you cannot supply them at the time of your registration, you can submit them to our office at the time of your first training session.

  • License to practice psychotherapy if required by your state or province

  • Proof of malpractice insurance

  • Each applicant will be considered on their own merits. If you do not have all of the above credentials, please attach a cover letter that addresses the exception to your applications. Please note that admission to this program does not guarantee certification. A personal interview with any applicant prior to acceptance may be requested.

• *Payment & Pricing Notes:

  • Imago Foundation (ICT Days 1 & 2) can be taken as stand alone course for $500. The remaining $2,500 for the full Imago Clinical Training is due to your clinical Instructor over the course of your training.

  • Payments may be broken up into payments of $1,000 for the full Imago Clinical Training and this is due at the beginning of each session.

  • Registration fees are subject to change without notice.

  • The total investment for certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist includes:

    Imago Clinical Training: $3,000

    Getting The Love You Want Couples Workshop: $500 – $800*

    Supervision: $100 per month (6 months minimum)

    Final video submission and Certification: $195**

    20 CE Credits for Days 1&2 and Days 3&4: $30 for each class.

    *Price of the workshop may vary depending on the location and format.

    **If a subsequent video is needed, the fee will be $150 for each further video presented for certification.

  • For more information about Certification Requirements please visit Imago Relationships North America - https://www.imagorelationshipswork.com/about-imago/imago-certification-training/10-about-imago/105-imago-clinical-training.

  • Grad Students: If you are a grad student, we are offering a 15% scholarship on the Imago Clinical Training.

  • Imago Cohort: In an effort to build community, we are offering scholarships if three or more therapists register together! You will receive a 10% discount off of each of your registrations.

  • Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 30 days or more prior to the starting date of the program, your registration fee may be refunded minus a $100 non-refundable finance charge for Full Training Payments and $50 non-refundable finance charge for all other payment options. If you make arrangements to cancel your registration at least 30 days before the start date of the program, you may apply your deposit to the next scheduled program once at no charge. If you cancel within 30 days of the program, or do not show on the scheduled date, your registration fee can be applied to the next available program.

“I can say unequivocally that Imago Relationship Therapy is the most effective model for understanding and improving relationships. It works! ” – Pat Love

“This training helped me get out of my head and into the art of being a therapist.” 

“Imago training completely changed how I work with couples. It helped me enjoy couples work again.” 

About the Instructors

Jesica Eames, LCSW, JD

Jesica is an exciting addition to the Imago Training Institute Faculty. She has a strong background in Imago Relationship Therapy and thrives at working with couples and their community dynamics. Additionally, she brings her experience as a Lawyer to her training resources. Jesica has facilitated trainings across the US and in South Korea. Her teaching style is interactive, welcoming, and enlightening.

“Working with Jesica Eames on the Imago Faculty has been the best training, supervision, consultation experience of my career. She is warm, kind, funny, and gives thoughtful and constructive feedback. My confidence as a therapist has grown because of her encouragement. She skillfully shares power, inviting a dynamic conversation where you feel like you're working together to find the best path forward. What I appreciate most about Jesica is that she is genuinely in relationship with you. Her care goes beyond your cases and questions, and incorporates your whole being. I feel so lucky to have found her."

Guest Presenter

Dr. Wendy Palmer Patterson, PhD, LCSW, LMFT

Wendy is an internationally known Senior Faculty member and Master Clinical Instructor for the Imago Training Institute. In addition to trainings in South Korea, Turkey, and New Zealand, Wendy has been training therapists in Atlanta, GA for over 20 years. Wendy is known for her warm, empathetic, and engaging training style, weaving lessons into experience.

“Wendy’s teaching style is warm and approachable. She creates a level of warmth and acceptance that challenges you to go deeper in your personal and professional life.”