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The Relationship Blueprint: Unlock Your Power of Connection
Colleen is a student of Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt who created the Imago Theory and have brought this work to over 50 countries around the world. She is profoundly influenced by this belief shared by Dr. Harville Hendrix. He said, "We are born in relationship, wounded in relationship and healed in relationship."
What are you struggling with today? Colleen believes that almost any problem we have began with a broken or unhealed relationship. The anxiety or deep sadness we feel often began with unresolved issues in our relationships with our parents, partner, family or friends. When we have unmet needs we are programed to get those needs met. When we don't get what we need we protest by protecting ourselves. this often looks like defensive, critical, demanding behaviors. these behaviors are most often ineffective. As a result we may develop unhealthy relationship with food, sex, gambling our or a substance.
Colleen invites world renown relationship specialists from all over the world to help her guests explore their own relationships and see their problems through a relational lens. She will help us explore how to create intimacy to deepen our connections. Her listeners will gain insights to create a more joyful life.
Colleen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina, a certified, Advanced Imago Clinical therapist, a clinical instructor for the Imago International Trading Institute while maintaining her clinical practice in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Thank you for joining Colleen today. Remember, don't let life happen to you. You can be the architect of your relationships. Join her next time on the Relationship Blueprint; Unlock Your Power of Connection.
Contact Colleen at colleen@hiltonheadislandcounseling.com for questions or to be a guest on the show!
The Relationship Blueprint: Unlock Your Power of Connection
Episode 2: The Power of Relational Contracting in Relationships
Summary
Dr. Wendy Patterson, a specialist in Imago therapy, discusses the importance of relational contracting in relationships. She explains that implicit and unconscious contracts often form in relationships, and it is crucial to bring these agreements to the surface and evaluate their effectiveness. Patterson emphasizes the need for a growth mindset and the willingness to adapt and change contracts as individuals and relationships evolve. She also highlights the importance of clear communication, celebrating successes, and focusing on the positive aspects of the relationship. Patterson encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own growth and to lead by example, even if their partner is initially resistant to change.
Keywords
relational contracting, implicit contracts, explicit contracts, growth mindset, communication, positive aspects, responsibility, leading by example
Takeaways
- Implicit and unconscious contracts often form in relationships, and it is important to bring these agreements to the surface and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Having a growth mindset and being willing to adapt and change contracts is crucial for the growth and success of a relationship.
- Clear communication, celebrating successes, and focusing on the positive aspects of the relationship are essential for building a strong partnership.
- Individuals can take responsibility for their own growth and lead by example, even if their partner is initially resistant to change.
Thank you for joining me today on the Relationship Blueprint. Remember, don't let life happen to you. You can be the architect of your relationships. So join me next time on the Relationship Blueprint; Unlock Your Power of Connection.
Contact Colleen at colleen@hiltonheadislandcounseling.com for questions or to be a guest on the show!
