Encourages partners to deeply listen and reflect on one another's stories.
Promotes understanding and a deeper listening pattern between partners.
Documenting Stories
Involves taking notes, writing letters, poems, or recording videos.
Aims to deepen understanding and knowledge of each partner's feelings and experiences.
Preferences in Therapy Approaches
Narrative Couples Therapy
Appreciated for its ability to deepen connections and improve active listening.
Facilitates understanding of each other's perspectives and experiences.
Iago (Imago) Relationship Therapy
Combines various psychological theories: attachment theories, object relational theory, ego psychology, and CBT approaches.
Focuses on addressing developmental hurdles and childhood attachment wounds.
Emphasizes the importance of understanding one's childhood attachment to improve adult relationships.
Techniques in Iago Therapy
Includes calming brain techniques during sessions such as promoting safety and connection.
Utilizes empathy-building skills, crucial for struggling couples.
Personal Choice
While narrative therapy is appreciated for its depth, Iago therapy is preferred due to its comprehensive approach integrating various psychological theories and techniques.
Emphasizes the importance of being attuned to childhood attachment issues and using empathy and connection to restore relationships.