For professionals who are working in the field of counseling, Imago
supervision and consultation are a MUST. The clinical instructors at Imago Relationships International have designed a state of the art
approach to case consultation that is based on the theory that the answer to
challenging clinical questions lies in the expertise of the group.
Waverly, a Certified Imago Consultant, offers group consultation based on
this model in Long Beach. In a group setting, Members work together viewing a
DVD, employing role play or just sharing cases highlighting the Imago model of feedback.
The process guides professionals through their work using the three components
listed below.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Skill development in clinical settings refers to on-going practice
and use of the mechanics of counseling. The Imago Relationship skills
are effective in assisting professionals to work with clients
successfully. Some of the Imago skills that are highlighted in the
consultation groups include
Mirroring
Validation
Summary
Empathy
Stem sentences
Doubling
Centering
DYNAMICS
Assessing the dynamics in the counseling setting is the craft of
doing therapy. The energy and interaction between the therapist and the
clients, between partners in a couple, or between members of a family or
group have a significant impact on the quality of the work.
The Imago dialogue is the most effective method of identifying
dynamics and how they impact the work of clients.
Dynamics include the following:
Body language
Vocal tone
Patterns
Resistance
CHARACTER STRUCTURE OF THE PROFESSIONAL
Working with character structure provides the artistry in the work of
counseling. Each professional is human first and has both positive and
negative qualities which affect the counseling process. Professionals
must be willing to self reflect about their own lives so that they can
always be in the process of growth. Work in the area of character
structure includes the following:
Intuition
Transference
Counter transference
Clinical attunement
If you would like to benefit from this state-of-the-art model of consultation
and join a group of like minded professionals, please e-mail Waverly at
