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Welcome to growing love consciously, an on-going journey into building deeper, safer, and more connected relationships using the principles of Imago Relationship Therapy.
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If you’ve ever felt like love starts strong but somehow fades - or if you’ve wondered why certain patterns keep showing up in your relationship - you’re not alone.
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Most of us weren’t taught how to do relationships. We learned to survive, not to thrive. We may carry wounds from childhood, communication habits from past relationships, and expectations no one can meet.
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Imago invites us into a different paradigm—one rooted in healing, growth, and conscious connection.
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Three Foundational Truths of Conscious Love
1. Your partner is your teacher, not your enemy.
The things that irritate or hurt you in your relationship often reflect deeper wounds - places that want to heal. Your partner may trigger you, not to harm, but to reveal what’s ready to be seen. I do see my husband Scott as holding up a mirror to highlight my areas of growth.
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2. Conflict is growth trying to happen.
Instead of seeing conflict as something to avoid, Imago teaches us to welcome it as an opportunity for transformation. Every rupture is an invitation to repair and reconnect. It is not so much what happens in relationship as it is a lack of repair.
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3. Safety and connection matter more than being right.
When we focus on understanding rather than winning, relationships become safe places to be fully ourselves. You may remember the magnet I had in the office - “Would you rather be right , or would you rather be in relationship?”
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Reflect:
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Take a moment to think about this:
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What if everything that feels hard in your relationship isn’t a problem to fix… but an invitation to grow?
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Take the time to appreciate your partner or someone you love today.
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In the next email, I’ll introduce you to the most powerful tool in Imago - the Dialogue - and show you how it can change the way you communicate forever.
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Upcoming Events
- 👉 Coming soon, I’ll be offering a special “Keeping the Love You Find” Workshop based on the renowned book - a wonderful opportunity for growth and connection, dates to be announced. If you are interested, let Yvonne know and she will reserve a spot for you!
- 👉 Starting June 2025 – November 2025, I will be offering an in-person Imago Clinical Training for Therapists in Toronto.
Thank you for being part of our extended community. Whether you’re an active client or someone I’ve had the pleasure of working with in the past, please know how much I appreciate our connection. I heard from many of you after my first newsletter - so good to hear from you! I look forward to staying in touch and supporting your journey.
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