02/26/2026
To become better at communicating, especially during a disagreement, focus on mastering the , a structured three-step process designed to foster understanding, empathy and emotional safety in any relationship!
Imago Dialogue Steps
🗣️Mirroring: The speaker shares their thoughts or feelings. The listener repeats back exactly what they heard, starting with, "What I heard you say is..." This ensures accurate understanding without interpretation or .
🗣️Validation: The listener the speaker’s feelings as valid, even if they don’t agree. They say, "That makes sense because...", showing they understand why the speaker feels that way.
🗣️Empathy: The listener expresses an of the speaker’s emotions using feeling words, "I imagine you might be feeling hurt or overwhelmed" and checks in with, "Is that how you feel?" This builds deep emotional connection.
Key Practices for Success
✔️Use "I" statements: Express your needs clearly and respectfully, avoiding or criticism.
✔️Focus on the past, not the present: Explore how childhood experiences (the imago) influence current reactions, helping you understand why certain arise.
✔️Take turns: Alternate roles as sender and receiver to ensure both partners feel and valued.
Additional Tools
🙂Appreciations Dialogue: Share specific things you appreciate about your partner to shift focus from conflict to .
🙂Behavior Change Requests: Make clear, positive like, “I would appreciate it if you could..." instead of “you always do this” complaints.
🙂Intentional Dialogue: Use structured to stay on topic and prevent escalation.
With consistent practice, Imago Dialogue transforms reactive patterns into opportunities for , , and a more conscious, loving relationship.
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