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Imago Relationship
International
IIRT was founded in 1984 by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen Hunt, M.A.
and is under the executive direction of Rick Brown, Th.M. It offers face-to-face
learning opportunities and products that teach the dynamics of the committed
relationship in achieving personal growth. This includes national and
international workshops and seminars for couples and singles, as well
as training programs for qualified therapists in the theory and practice
of Imago Relationship Therapy. Over thirteen hundred Certified Imago Therapists,
over one hundred Workshop Presenters, and an Institute Faculty of twenty
Clinical Instructors offer therapy, workshops, and training, and conduct
ongoing research of significant relationships for the purpose of enhancing
the systematic theory of Imago Relationship Therapy.
Mid-Atlantic Association
for Imago Therapists
MAIT therapists offer marriage counseling and relationship therapy to
couples and singles in the Mid-Atlantic States - principally Maryland,
Virginia and Washington D.C.. MAIT professionals use the Imago process
developed by Harville Hendrix as described in the book, "Getting
the Love You Want". Below is information on therapists, workshops
and other offerings.
American Association of
Pastoral Counselors
AAPC represents and sets professional standards for over 3,000 Pastoral
Counselors and 100 pastoral counseling centers in North America and around
the world. AAPC was founded in 1963 as an organization which certifies
Pastoral Counselors, accredits pastoral counseling centers, and approves
training programs. It is non-sectarian and respects the spiritual commitments
and religious traditions of those who seek assistance without imposing
counselor beliefs onto the client.
The
Art of Pastoral Care
This program is a lay training program in pastoral care open to any faith
denomination. Formerly a program of PC&CC, the Art of Pastoral Care
has been an important part of the faith community in the Washington, DC
area for more than 20 years. Course work, site work and supervision are
combined in a nine-month program that equips the layperson to practice
a pastoral care ministry in a church or community setting. Click here
for
program application form, and
program brochure.
Partner Congregations
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Capital Hill
Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington DC
Seekers Church, Takoma Park, MD
United Church, Foggy Bottom, Washington DC
Saint David's Parish, Palisades, Washington DC
