1. IMAGO
In Denmark
The Challenge of Creating Change
October 20–October 22, 2011
Elsinore (Copenhagen), Denmark
www.imagoconference.com

2. Christiansborg
Palace on
the Islet of
Slotsholmen
is the seat of
the Danish
Parliament.
VELKOMMEN

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WELCOME to the Imago Relationships International 8th
Annual Conference!
We invite you to join us on in the shores of Denmark for this truly exceptional event. We are meeting
this year at the Hotel Marienyst, located in the picturesque seaside town of Helsingør (Elsinore) and
a stone’s throw from Kronborg Castle, an elegant fortress made famous by Shakespeare as the setting
for Hamlet. Only a 45 minute train ride from Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen, this medieval
village boasts views of the Øresund Sound separating Denmark from Sweden. Attendees are encour-
aged to explore local attractions like Kronborg Castle and Helsingør Bymuseum (City Museum).
The 8th
Annual Conference officially opens the morning of Thursday, October 20th
with a perfor-
mance celebrating the works of author Hans Christian Andersen by internationally renowned stage
and screen actress Susse Wold.
ThemorningkeynotewillbepresentedbyImagoco-foundersHarvilleHendrix,Ph.D.andHelen
LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D. Building on the conference theme, they will address the complexities of change
from the perspective of two major contributors to this discussion, Sigmund Freud and The Buddha,
as well as a relative newcomer to the conversation, Imago.
In the afternoon, Anne-Lise Lovlie Schibbye, Ph.D., one of Scandinavia’s foremost thinkers
and writers in the field of clinical psychology, will explore the link between German philosopher
G.W.F. Hegel’s concept of Recognition and its link to psychotherapeutic change. She is followed
by Rich Simon, Ph.D. of the
Psychotherapy Networker,
who will help illuminate a
new vision of professional
community.
Later that evening, join your
colleagues at the Brede Vaerk
Museum for a private viewing
of exhibits that celebrate
Denmark’s rich cultural and
economic history. A tradi-
tional Danish smorgasbord
will follow.
Day two of the conference
(Friday, October 21st
) begins
with “Imago around the
World” led by IRI Executive
Director Tim Atkinson. Later,
members of IRI’s Austrian
community will share their
experiences bringing parents
and children together in a
presentation entitled “The
Generation Dialogue.”
This year we are offering
four concurrent sessions. Two
concurrents will be offered on
Friday at 10:30 am and 3:45
pm. Between these sessions,
our final keynote, Allan Holmgren, M.A., a leading expert in the field of Narrative Therapy, will
examine the strong connection between the establishment of identity and affirmative narratives
about self and others. Afterward, attendees are invited to take a train ride into Copenhagen and enjoy
the sights of this culturally rich city.
Saturday morning (October 22nd
), Rick Stolp, Ph.D. and Jette Simon, Clin. Psych. will discuss
what to do after couples start listening to each other. The final two concurrent sessions will follow
and attendees will have a moment of rest before the evening’s festivities begin.
Saturday evening, attendees will enjoy a fabulous three-course meal featuring traditional Danish
delicacies while celebrating the achievements of peers at the 8th
Annual Imago Awards Ceremony.
The evening’s entertainment begins with the rock/pop music duo the Olsen Brothers and continues
with Route 66, covering the classic hits of the 50’s and 60’s. Route 66 has been brought to the confer-
ence by our generous sponsors, Kærlighed & Kildevand Center for Dialogue.
Imago Relationships
International Eighth
Annual Conference:
Elsinore, Denmark
Table of Contents
Welcome....................................... 1
The Challenge of
Creating Change........................ 2
Preconference Schedule.......... 4
Conference Schedule................ 6
Special Guests ..........................10
Preconference Speakers.........12
Conference Speakers ..............14
Visiting Copenhagen................ 18
Visiting Elsinore.......................20
Registration..............................22
Hotel & Cancellation Info.......25
Attendees’ Map........................26
“What a piece of
work is a man, how
noble in reason, how
infinite in faculty,
in form and moving
how express and
admirable, in action
how like an angel, in
apprehension how
like a god!”
–William Shakespeare, Hamlet, 2.2
Brochure design and cover illustration
by Thomas Seltzer for Seltzer Studio
Graphics (www.seltzerstudio.com).
Photos courtesy Shutterstock unless
otherwise noted.
Harville Hendrix and
Helen Lakelly Hunt

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CREATING
CHANGE
The challenge of
Kronborg Castle
stands watch
over the seaward
approach to Øresund
Sound. This elegant
Renaissance
castle and military
fortress surrounded
by bastions and
ravelins, was used by
Shakespeare as the
setting for Hamlet.

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Psychotherapy exists to serve people in emotional pain
and, specific to Imago Therapy, to help those whose
relationships are at risk.
There are many things a therapist can do to help clients
feel better, particularly providing a sympathetic ear and
perhaps some new perspectives. But the challenge is to
create the kind of deep internal change that supports a
sustainable new direction for the client, one that gradually
limits the need for therapeutic intervention.
A critical step toward lasting change is a change in your
internal narrative. Each of us has a story about who we are
and who are partner is and we have created these stories
or narratives based on our past experiences. The story
usually fits our experience (so we believe it) but the story
itself becomes a trap. There can be no change without
understanding what is left out of our narrative and a shift
to a new and stronger way of looking at ourselves, our
partners, and our world.
ThisjourneyisimplicitinImagoRelationshipTherapy,
with its emphasis on learning about oneself and one’s
partner through dialogues about the present that link to
the emotional past. During this conference, we will have
the opportunity to see how Imago Relationship Therapy
stands within a broader field of narrative psychology in
the tradition of Daniel Stern, Michel Foucault, Michael
White, Kenneth Gergen, Paul Riceur and many others.
Building on the conference theme, Imago
co-founders Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen
LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D. will address the complexi-
ties of change from the perspective of two major
contributors to this discussion, Sigmund Freud and
The Buddha, as well as a relative newcomer to the
conversation, Imago. Our eminent invited speaker
Allan Holmgren is renowned in his native Denmark
and beyond for his work on how identity and
humanity is established through affirmative narra-
tives about the self and others. He will show how
these principles are applied in narrative-couple-
therapy, to create change through building
narratives that support the relationship.
We are also delighted to welcome Anne-Lise Schibbye
Løvlie, Ph.D., the eminent Swedish psychologist and
author who is particularly well known for her work inte-
grating the philosophies of Hegel and Kierkegaard into
clinical psychology. She will show how Hegel’s concept of
“recognition” can be applied to create therapeutic change.
Hegel believed that our full spirit is developed once
someone coming into self-consciousness is able to clearly
see another’s self-consciousness. For Imago Therapists,
this is expressed in the mirroring and validation inherent
within the Imago Dialogue, the primary tool for creating
change in a couple’s relationship.
Another invited speaker, Rich Simon, Ph.D. has close
ties to Imago, through his wife Jette. Rich is the founder of
thePsychotherapyNetworker,andeachyearbringstogether
the great minds of psychotherapy to explore what makes
therapy effective at creating change. Even the best clinical
approaches cannot be successful unless well applied. Rich
will share insights from those who have achieved clinical
excellence and understand how to maintain it.
Conference Learning Objectives
o Identify the critical elements in Imago
Therapy that must be present in order to
create change
o Recognize the parallels between Narrative
Psychotherapy and Imago and apply them to
improve interventions
o Identify the key concepts of Hegel’s theory of
recognition and apply it therapeutically in an
Imago style intervention
o Recognize three key factors which define
clinical excellence and how to maintain it
o Describe the concept of seeing a person as
a narrative project and understanding how a
change in that narrative can be made
The Purpose of the IRI Annual
Conference
o To provide consistent development and
support for IRI Members
o To host an annual event at which the
community of IRI can connect
o To expand and develop Imago Clinical Theory
and Practice
o To expand the practice, image, and resources
of IRI Members.
o To support and host a Global Summit
“This above all: to
thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as
the night the day,
Thou canst not then be
false to any man.”
–Hamlet, 1.3

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SCHEDULEPreconference
Quaint dwellings
line the
cobblestone
streets of the
medieval seaside
village of Elsinore.

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Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, October 17-–Wednesday, October 19
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Preparation for Committed
Partnership: Singles Clinical
Training (ID: 001)
Wendy Patterson, MSW &
Jette Simon, Clin. Psych.
This course is designed to help therapists
become more effective in preparing their
single clients for a committed relationship
and/or marriage. This training is designed for
relational work in a group setting with theory
and processes to show single people how to
modify their character adaptation in an inti-
mate relationship. In relationship, we were
wounded, and only in relationship can we be
healed. This course is also useful for thera-
pists in doing character work with couples.
The 30 hours of classroom instruction will
be followed by tel-class sessions to be sched-
uled after the conference. All participants
must attended both classroom and tele-class
sessions to receive continuing education
credits. Tele-class sessions are scheduled at
the convenience of the intructor(s). (40 CEs)
Monday, October 17- Wednesday, October 19
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Journey of Change (ID: 003)
Maya Kollman, MA &
Sophie Slade, Ph.D.
If you have ever wondered why your partner
(and your clients) find it so difficult to change
even when you’re nice about it and use the
Behavior Change Request Dialogue, join
Maya Kollman and Sophie Slade on a voyage
of personal and professional discovery to
identify ten essential transformational shifts
that couples need to make on the journey of
change through Imago work. Watch 39 years
of Imago experience at work demonstrating
processes you will then practice to help your
clients make these critical shifts. (24 CEs)
Monday, October 17- Wednesday, October 19
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Characterological Growth (ID:102)
Maureen Brine, RN, ICADC &
Rick Stolp, Ph.D.
This three-day experience deepens theo-
retical understanding of characterological
adaptations to pain through experiential
processing at a personal level. In the Talmud
there is a quote, “We can’t see the world as it
is; we see it as we are.” This profound training
takes the defense of projection and high-
lights the many ways we put it to use. As long
as projection is available to us, we are out of
connection with ourselves and others. This
personal training is both exquisitely simple
and complex, at the same time. Previous
participants describe the training as “extraor-
dinary and transformational.” (24 CEs)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
An Ethics Workshop for Imago
Therapists (ID: 004)
Gene Shelly, M.Div.
This workshop will look at our ethical respon-
sibilities in light of Imago theory and practice.
We will focus on the development of a “best
practices” handbook by looking at many of the
issues and dilemmas that Imago therapists face
every day. Our ethical guide will continue to
be the American Psychological Association
code of ethics. We will process and discuss
in small groups ethical conflicts, issues and
problemsthatarisewithinthepracticesettings
of Imago Relationship Therapists. Then we
will collect our ideas to begin to form the “best
practice” handbook. (3 CEs)
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Latest Methods in Imago Workshop
Presentation (ID: 005)
Maureen Brine, RN, ICADC
This is an annual event for Certified Imago
Workshop Presenters focused at improving
their skills. Specific goals of the session
include reviewing theory and expanding
theoretical applications, defining the goals
of presenters, and enhancing presentational
style. (3 CEs)
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Volunteer Meeting
Volunteers will gather in the Marienlyst
Room to receive their assignments and learn
how to help fellow conference attendees get
the most out of this year’s event. Volunteers
will be recognized for the crucial service
they provide.
6:30 – 7:00 PM
New Attendee Buddy Meeting
(ID: 006)
Whether you are new to the Imago commu-
nity, attending your first IRI Conference or
just want to meet new people, this is the place
for you. First-time conference attendees will
be introduced to “mentors” who will serve as
a resource of information and introduction
throughout the conference.
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Welcome Reception (ID: 007)
Gather just off the lobby in the Marienlyst
Bar & Lounge and in the exhibit area to see
old friends, meet colleagues, and greet our
newest members. This traditional opening
reception will feature plenty of food, cock-
tails and live entertainment.
Monday, October 17 – Wednesday, October 19
“Speak the speech, I pray you, as I
have pronounced it to you, trippingly
on the tongue; but if you mouth it, as
many of your players do, I had as lief
the towncrier spoke my lines. Nor do
not saw the air too much with your
hand, thus, but use all gently.”
– Hamlet, 3.2

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Constructed in
the 17th
century
as Copenhagen’s
main port and once
home (no. 20) to
Hans Christian
Andersen, Nyhavn
now offers some of
the best al fresco
dining in the city.
SCHEDULEConference

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October 20, 2011
7:30 –8:45 AM
Continental Breakfast
Complimentary for guests of the hotel.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
The 8th
Annual Conference officially opens
with a performance celebrating the works of
author Hans Christian Andersen by interna-
tionally renowned stage and screen actress,
SusseWoldoftheRoyalDanishTheatre.This
will be followed by the traditional parade of
flags representing the 28 nations of Imago
Relationships International (IRI).
10:15 AM – 12:30 PM
The Challenge of CHANGE: the
Buddha and Freud in Dialogue with
Imago
Keynotes: Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. &
Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D.
Discontent with the current situation (both
personal and social) and what to change and
how to change it is a historical and universal
human conversation. In this lecture, two major
participants in this conversation, the Buddha
and Freud, and a relative newcomer to the
conversation, Imago, will engage in a discus-
sion of this critical subject with a focus on why
peoplesufferandhowtheycanheal.(2.25CEs)
12:30 – 1:45 PM
Buffet Lunch
Complimentary for conference attendees.
1:45 – 3:15 PM
Recognition: A Psychotherapeutic
Intervention?
Keynote: Anne-Lise Løvlie Schibbye, Ph.D.
Recognition (German: Anerkennung) – a
concept borrowed from the German philoso-
pherG.W.F.Hegelwillbeexploredandlinked
to clinical attitude, inter-subjectivity, moral
imagination and psychotherapeutic change.
(1.5 CEs)
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Communities of Practice
Keynote: Rich Simon, Ph.D.
Therapists usually enter the field because
they’re drawn to do the work. But whether
they excel depends largely on the community
of practice they create for themselves. Here’s a
modest proposal about how to get out of your
cubby hole, enliven your conversations with
others in the field, and experience a new kind
of professional community. (1 CE)
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Social Event at Brede Vaerk
Museum (ID: 100)
Enjoy a private viewing of exhibits that cele-
brate Denmark’s rich cultural and economic
history at the beautiful Brede Vaerk Museum
followed by a traditional Danish smorgasbord
at nearby Frilandsmuseets Restaurant. Buses
leave from the lobby entrance beginning at
4:45 pm.
October 21, 2011
7:30 – 8:45 AM
Continental Breakfast
Complimentary for guests of the hotel.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Executive Director Update
Tim Atkinson
This session provides an opportunity to expe-
rience the development of Imago around the
world. What does it mean to be a member of
the global Imago organization today, and in
the future? How can we join together to more
successfully bring Imago to couples around
the world? How do we all work most effec-
tivelytogether,aslocalImagoGroups,Faculty,
and the International Organization?
This presentation will bring together perspec-
tives from the Imago Board, Regional Leaders
and Faculty leadership. Come and be amazed
at the incredible work that the Imago commu-
nity is engaged in, and hear inspiring tales of
personal commitment to change relationships
theworldover.Thesessionwillbefollowedby
a special presentation from Imago in Austria,
about an exciting project they have developed
to bridge the generation gap.
10/21/11 9:45 – 10:15 AM
The Generation Dialogue
Sabine Bosel, Roland Bosel, Irene
Christen & Andreas Christen
This special plenary session showcases a
creative new project from Austria. Roland
and Sabine Bosel have established a reputa-
tion as two of the leading couples therapists
in Vienna. They are often on television and
attracthundredsofattendeeseachyeartotheir
“Getting The Love You Want” workshops.
In this session they will share with us their
experience of bringing together parents
and their adult children (age 20 or over) in
“Generation Workshops,” where the dialogue
is used to deepen their connection. Already
more than 15 workshops have been held both
in Vienna and Munich, with over 150 genera-
tion pairs.
Concurrent Sessions I
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Considering Money Issues Through
the Relational Lens (ID: 101)
Barbara Mitchell, LCSW
This workshop will apply the recent advances
in the understanding and treatment of money
issues in the couple’s relationship and will
introduce the Imago Therapist to a specific
approach that loosens the gridlock stalling
the relationship. Unraveling the individual
and relational messages hidden in the “money
problem” enables the therapist to deepen the
treatment. (2 CEs)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Living Together Loneliness: A
Dialogical Approach (ID: 102)
Pat Love, Ed.D & Eva Berlander
Loneliness among married and committed
couples is purported in growing numbers
throughout the US, Europe, and Scandan-
avia. Given that 80% of couples cite “growing
apart” as the reason for divorce or separations,
it’s easy to see the threat loneliness poses to
happiness and stability in relationships. Short
lecture, demonstration and experiential exer-
cises will be used to make this presentation
both personally and professionally rewarding.
(2 CEs)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Male and Female Perspectives of
Love and Life (ID: 103)
Anders Avemo, Psychiatrist &
Hannah Engel, Clin. Psych.
Men and women are different: genetically,
biologically, and culturally. Understanding
this can offer us a greater appreciation for
who we are. Our gender differences have been
partly denied. The Behavior Change Request
looks different from male and female points of
view. Celebrating these differences will build
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bridges when frustrations are based on gender
ignorance. (2 CEs)
10:30 AM –12:30 PM
Growing the Light in Relational
Darkness (ID: 104)
Josh Gressel, Ph.D.
How do we help our clients learn the skill
to focus on the light and learn to trust that
through this focus the positive can gain the
upper hand in their conflict? Keeping hope
alive when there doesn’t seem to be any is one
of the major challenges of staying in connec-
tion. The couple needs to learn the skill of
hope, a skill that can be practiced with proper
instruction and modeling. In this workshop
we will study a passage from Reb Nachman
of Bratslav, an 18th
century Hasidic master
who suffered from severe depression and who
taught specific strategies for finding light when
all seems lost. (2 CEs)
12:30 PM– 2:00 PM
Buffet Lunch
Complimentary for conference attendees.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Narrative Therapy with Couples:
From Fighters to Friends
Keynote Speaker: Allan Holmgren, MA
The keynote presentation will unfold the
central point that identity and humanity is
established through affirmative narratives
about self and others in mutual relationships.
If expressions and intentions are not affirmed
in relationships you are left with loneliness,
despair, depression and anxiety because of
such daily traumatic experiences.
Both stress and depression are related to the
experience of loneliness. The most efficient
antidote to stress and depression is couple
therapy and where discussion and direct
dialogue between the partners are not allowed.
And individual therapy with responses from
outsiderwitnessesisalsoextremelyhelpfuland
efficient. The mantra is: Get out of the fight!
Narrative therapy is based both on cultural
psychology and on poststructuralist philos-
ophy. There is no such thing as an inner
core-self without its continuous production
in relationships. The Self and the auto-biog-
raphy is extremely fragile, fragmented and
consists of many voices with different and
often contradictory statements and intentions.
There will be DVD-excerpts from narrative
couple-therapy as an integrated part of the
keynote-presentation. (1.5 CEs)
Concurrent Sessions II
3:45 –5:45 PM
New Consultation Methods (ID: 201)
Wendy Patterson, LCSW, LMFT &
Jette Simon, Clin. Psych.
This workshop is for Certified Imago Consul-
tants and is designed to offer our latest
thinking about working with therapists who
are working with couples and trauma. We will
explore a framework for assisting the consul-
tant to coach the Imago couple’s therapist in
working through the relational paradigm with
couples experiencing trauma and the subse-
quent reactivity that occurs. (2 CEs)
3:45 – 5:45 PM
Sex on the Download: When the
Internet Disconnects You from Your
Relationship (ID: 202)
Tammy Nelson, Ph.D. & Joe Kort, Ph.D.
This presentation will teach Imago Therapist’s
ways to treat compulsive internet behaviors
with Imago dialogical techniques without
pathologizing all internet use. Pornog-
raphy use may satisfy many individual
needs, unrelated to psychopathology or
sexual dysfunction. These behaviors may be
“gateway” behaviors to other more problematic
relationship issues. (2 CEs)
3:45 – 5:45 PM
The Challenge of Connection:
Using the ImagoGram Structured
Interview Schedule (ID:203)
Tamar Zohar Harel, MSW, Ph.D. &
Leora Grunhaus, MSW
The challenge and success of connecting IRT
and the multigenerational family systems
model of human functioning as adaptation
models will be discussed. The focus will be
on clinical practice, supervision and training
issues. Lecture, experiential, demonstrations
and analysis will be included. (2 CEs)
3:45 – 5:45 PM
The Silent Man and the Emotional
Woman: Stereotypes in Couple
Therapy (ID: 204)
Allan Holmgren, MA
This workshop will show excerpts from narra-
tive couples therapy that show the importance
of telling the stories of traumatic experiences
both partners in a couple have. The partici-
pants will be involved in exercises that give an
experience of the power of narrative therapy.
(2 CEs)
3:45– 5:45 PM
Working with Early-Wounded
Couples: Moving From Critical to
Connected Using Body-Centered
Visualization (ID: 205)
Katy Remark, Ph.D.
Techniques from other modalities can be inte-
grated into the couple’s session enhancing the
Imago experience and fostering a deepening
of connection in the couple. These techniques
can be successfully used with early-wounded
couples exhibiting symbiotic connection and
an Inner Critic projected onto the partner and
relationship. This workshop will demonstrate
how to integrate healing techniques into an
couple’s session with particular focus on three
themes: Calling on the Will, Symbiosis and
the Inner Critic. (2 CEs)
October 22, 2011
7:30 – 8:45 AM
Continental Breakfast
Complimentary for guests of the hotel.
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Methods in Imago Clinical Practice:
What Do You Do After They Are
Listening?
Rick Stolp, Ph.D. &
Jette Simon, Clin. Psych.
Highly charged couples are often difficult
for the therapist/coach to manage. Sometimes
the mere act of having couples face each other
stirs up immediate reactivity and it is hard to
help hold them in Dialogue. This session is
designed to provide the therapist/coach with
tools that will help the couple learn to listen
to one another and by-pass much of the reac-
tivity that often unfolds in sessions. Listening
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is the first part of the Dialogue process, but
not enough. The second focus of the clinical
update is helping the couple move into the
validation process at a richer depth. This
update will include brief lectures, skills
demonstrations and hopefully time to practice
some new skills! (3 CEs)
12:00 – 1:15 PM
Buffet Lunch
Complimentary for conference attendees.
Concurrent Sessions III
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Deeper Understanding of the BCR
Dialogue (ID: 301)
Bruce Crapuchettes, Ph.D. &
Francine Beauvoir, Ph.D.
In Imago work, marriage problems are
not solved or even solvable, only healable.
Healing occurs when needs are met that
were not met in childhood. This session will
not only underscore the importance of the
BCR Dialogue, but will increase your skill in
using it and in developing an in-depth under-
standing of its strategy. You will receive an
eight page handout. (2 CEs)
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Developing Connective Self-
Regulation: Integrating Heart, Body
and Brain in Imago Work (ID: 302)
Helge Poulsen & Britt Eriksson
We will guide participants through an inte-
grative understanding of the heart, body, and
brain perspective. By being in contact with
our heart and present in heartful awareness
we can enhance empathy for ourselves and our
partners. The concept of connective self-regu-
lation describes how the corrective emotional
and relational experience gives birth to
enhanced connectivity and differentiation in
the relationship. It repairs disconnection from
the past and slowly transforms attachment
patterns. (2 CEs)
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Inspire to Rewire: Using Imago to
Facilitate Safe Attachment and
Form New Pathways in the Brain
(ID: 303)
Eva Berlander
Eva takes us by the hand and leads us through
the landscapes of differences, intimacy, neuro-
biology and love. With nearly twenty years of
experience working with couples, she inspires
us to learn the essential shifts we all need to
make, in order for us to achieve lasting change
– and loving relationships. Her tools are
interpersonal neurobiology, mental training,
mindfulness, and the brilliance of Imago Rela-
tionship Therapy. Get inspired to rewire your
personal and professional life. (2 CEs)
1:30 – 3:30 PM
The Appreciative and Attuned
Therapist: Keys to Connecting
Challenging Couples (ID: 304)
Rebecca Sears, M.Div., LPC
This interactive workshop focuses on how
the Imago Therapist can create, develop
and sustain a culture of appreciation amidst
conflict. Together we will delve into skills for
“leading from appreciation” in even the most
challenging of situations. While using and
accentuating the healing beliefs of the thera-
pist, learning targeted Dialogues/stems and
psycho-educational pieces, we will progress
down the path of Imago artistry. Videos and
demonstrations included. (2 CEs)
Concurrent Sessions IV
3:45 – 5:45 PM
Connecting with Self and Other
(ID: 401)
Sophie Slade, Ph.D. &
Sherry Stolp, MA, LPCA
In our continuing series on the developmental
stages, we will address the Identity Stage of
development. Through use of theory, video
clips and case examples we will help partici-
pants deepen their understanding of how
identity stage adaptations present challenges
to connection in couple relationships and how
developmentally savvy clinicians can dance
therapeutically with these couples, as they
struggle with the core dilemma of having a self
and being in relationship. (2 CEs)
3:45 – 5:45 PM
Using Heart Rate Variability
Biofeedback to Assist the Dialogue
Process with Highly Reactive
Couples (ID: 402)
Walter J. Ciecko, Ph.D., BCB
Highly reactive couples struggle to gain
personal safety and constructive movement in
their interactions with each other. The Imago
Therapist will gain an awareness of HRV
biofeedback as an adjunctive aid to creating
greater intentionality and less reactivity in
couple interactions with each other. A struc-
tured dialogue process for use with highly
reactive couples that promotes safety and curi-
osity will be demonstrated. (2 CEs)
3:45 – 5:45 PM
How to Deepen Imago Couples Work
with Hypnotherapy (ID: 403)
Jannie Kildested, Cand. Psych.
This session will offer a live demonstration
of the Parent/Child dialogue combined with
hypnotherapy. There will be a short lecture
on unfounded jealousy that will outline how
to use either hypnoanalysis or classical hypno-
therapy to help address it. A videotaped case
study may be presented. (2 CEs)
3:45 – 5:45 PM
Keys to Inspiration: Activation of
the Creative Thinking by Means of
Right-Bind Painting (ID: 404)
Tatiana Lobanova
The purpose of this session is to activate a
creative way of thinking and fostering a new
vision of yourself, your life, your relations,
to intensify intuition and to find unexpected
solutions. The right brain operates with
images and feelings. In order to reinforce this
we’ll work with a special method of express-
painting.Workingwithcolorsparticipantscan
define their emotional condition and correct it
in a desired direction. (2 CEs)
7:15 PM – 12:00 AM
Awards Ceremony & Dinner Dance
(ID: 400)
Enjoy a fabulous three-course meal featuring
traditional Danish delicacies while cele-
brating the achievements of peers at the
8th
Annual Imago Awards Ceremony. The
evening’s entertainment begins with the
rock/pop music duo, the Olsen Brothers and
continues with Route 66, covering the classic
hits of the 50’s and 60’s. Route 66 has been
brought to the conference by our generous
sponsors, Kærlighed & Kildevand Center for
Dialogue. Website: kaerlighed-kildevand.dk.
Concurrent Sessions II – Closing Ceremony

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Listed on the National
Register of Historic
Places, The Fox Theatre,
a 1929 Moorish/Egyptian/
Art Deco fantasy, hosts
a wide range of live
performances, plus a
summer movie series,
and features the second-
largest theater organ in
the nation.
Special
guests
Tivoli Gardens,
a magical
landscape in
the middle of
Copenhagen.
GUESTSSpecial

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Founders of Imago
Relationship International
Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. is co-creator
with his wife, Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.
D., of Imago Relationship Therapy and
the concept of the “conscious partner-
ship.” Harville is author of two best sellers,
Getting The Love You Want: A Guide for
Couples and Keeping The Love You Find:
A Guide for Singles, and a third best seller,
co-authored with Helen, Giving The Love
That Heals: A Guide for Parents. Their books have been translated into more than 50 languages. They are co-founders of Imago Relationships
International, a non-profit professional organization that supports 2,000 Imago Therapists practicing in 30 countries. Harville has made
seventeen appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show, one of which won her first Emmy Award and was ranked by Ms Winfrey in her top twenty
shows. He is a clinical pastoral counselor with who has focused exclusively on couples for over 30 years as a therapist, educator, clinical trainer,
author, public lecturer and has received many awards for his work with couples. He lives with his wife in New York and New Mexico and they
have six children and five grandchildren.
Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D. has had the honor of being beside Harville the last 33 years. When Imago was only a glimmer in his eye, she
helped in various ways with his writings and the founding of Imago. She has also been active within the women’s movement, working in behalf of
many women’s organizations. She is an inductee in the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York. In 2005, Helen co-conceived
and co-chaired Women Moving Millions, a campaign to give to women’s funds at unprecedented levels. Helen also wroteFaith and Feminism:
A Holy Alliance, which was published by Atria books and co-authored seven books with Harville.
Keynote Speakers
Anne-Lise Løvlie Schibbye, Ph.D. is Associate Professor
Emeritus from the University of Oslo, Norway, where she taught psycho-
analyticallyorientedpsychotherapyforindividuals,couplesandfamilies.
Before that she was assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology,
Children´s Division, Shands Teaching Hospital, University of Florida.
Her main research has been on relationships, an interest which started
with studies and clinical work in the US in the late 50’s and 60’s, culmi-
nating in the bookRelations–ADialecticPerspectiveonExistentialand
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy(2009).
For 30 years, Rich Simon, Ph.D. has been the editor of the Psycho-
therapyNetworker,themosttopical,timelyandwidelyreadpublication
in the psychotherapy field. A clinical psychologist by training, he has
received every major magazine industry honor, including the National
Magazine Award, widely considered the industry’s Oscar. By his own
estimate, he has put in over 75,000 hours developing his editing skills
and obsessing over every single word ever published in the Networker.
The resulting lack of opportunity to practice his skill in basketball,
singing Broadway show tunes and playing the stock market may account
for his relatively low skill level in these various endeavors, confirming
many current theories about the prerequisites for performance mastery.
Allan Holmgren, MA istheDirectorofDISPUK,whichhefounded
in 1990. He received his Magister in Psychology from University of
Copenhagen in 1981. He is a professor in coaching as a leadership
tool at the Institute of Leadership, Politics and Philosophy and an
authorized Psychologist and an approved specialist and supervisor in
work and organizational psychology and psychotherapy. He is on the
board of the European Family Therapy Association and is Chair of
the organization of psychotherapeutic institutes in Denmark (SPUD).
His primary focus is on coaching, conflict resolution, and supervision.
He has experience with many therapeutic processes, particularly with
people with serious mental conditions. His book, Par i terapi (Couples
in Therapy) was published by Munksgaard in 2002.

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From top, spiral left
to right: Maureen
Brine, Maya
Killman, Wendy
Palmer Patterson,
Sophie Slade, Rick
Stolp, Gene Shelly,
Jette Simon
SPEAKERSPreconference

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Maureen Brine, RN, ICADC is a respected and
much sought out Canadian psychotherapist, educator, and
consultant. An Advanced Imago Therapist and Interna-
tional Addictions Specialist, she has been in the healthcare
profession since 1971. She is a Senior Clinical Instructor
for the Imago International Institute and a member of the
Institute’s faculty since 1997. She is current president and
co-founder of the Association for Imago Relationship
Therapy of Ontario and Quebec. Maureen is also the past
Chair of Imago Relationships International. In private
practice since 1985, she has maintained a successful prac-
tice in both Vancouver and Toronto working with couples
and individuals. In addition to her therapy practice,
Maureen loves to teach therapists and educators empow-
ering them to enhance and energize their work with couples
using Imago tools that work.
Maya Kollman, M.A. is a Psychotherapist, a former
Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies at Rutgers Univer-
sity,andamemberofAAMFTandAACD.Nooneisfooled
by Maya’s youthful face and bountiful energy. While it is
truethatshecanout-runandout-workanyoneontheplanet,
Maya is an old soul. Her wisdom is profound; she knows
Imago as she knows the rich soil of the earth; it’s as if she’s
walked this path before. Her huge heart is only matched by
her intelligence, her wit, her compassion, and her commit-
ment to the blossoming of all those who work with her. She
is in a loving relationship with Barbara, her partner in work
and love and in parenting four children. Maya is currently
writing a book on gay and lesbian relationships.
Wendy Palmer Patterson, M.S.W. has been
working and playing with couples and families since 1971.
She has worked in both the public and private sector and
has been in private practice in Atlanta since 1981, special-
izing in couples, families, and groups. She trains marital
and family therapists across the country and is a respected
supervisor and consultant. Wendy has been an Imago
Instructor since 1996. She has also delivered a variety of
seminars for professional, religious, and business organi-
zations. Her experience and training includes: Structural
and Strategic family therapy, Systemic therapy, Transac-
tional Analysis, Gestalt therapy, Pesos Borden System
Psychomotortherapy,sexualandphysicalabuse,addiction
recovery and treatment, group psychotherapy, parenting,
women’s empowerment, and sexuality.
Jette Simon is a Clinical Psychologist (Degree from
Denmark), who has been one of our “international faculty.”
She has trained over 300 Imago therapists around the
world, including more than 100 in Scandinavia and the
rest of Europe. She trained the first 15 Imago workshop
presenters in South Africa. Her work integrates her initial
interest in psychodynamic approaches with her training
in Systemic Family Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. She
currently works with students both in the United States and
Europe, helping them bring a fuller awareness of the mind/
body relationship and mindfulness practices into their
clinical work. Her main focus is the basic Imago Clinical
Training and advanced trainings, including supervision
and workshop presenter groups.
Sophie Slade’s life motto is “Have Imago, Will
Travel!” She has a passion for bringing Imago to public
and professional audiences around the world. Sophie is
an Imago Therapist, Workshop Presenter and Clinical
Instructor with a passion for collaborating with colleagues
to create new Imago courses. As a member of the Imago
Relationships International Board of Directors and Chair
of the Program Committee, she supports the creativity of
the Imago community. Sophie is known for creating a non-
judgmental and fun learning environment, for her bawdy
poetry and for her writings on Imago. She works out of
Montreal, Canada and London, England.
Gene Shelly, M.Div. is a Pastoral Counselor and
an Imago Therapist in private practice. He obtained his
M.Div. from New Brunswick Theological Seminary and
holds a certificate in Pastoral Psychotherapy from the
Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute where he was a resident
in a three year psychoanalytic oriented intensive training
program. From 1986 to 1999 Gene was a member of the
teaching and supervising faculty of the Blanton-Peale
Graduate Institute. For the past 25 years, Gene has been
known for his work as a Certified Imago Therapist. Gene
is a fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Coun-
selors, an affiliate member of the American Association
of Marriage and Family Therapy, a clinical member, a
workshop presenter and clinical instructor for the Imago
International Institute. He is a member of the Board of
Directors of IRI. and is the past-chair of the Board.
Rick Stolp, Ph.D. works as a relationship specialist and
has been in private practice as a psychologist since 1985. He
isknownforhisdynamicteachingmanner,empathictherapy
work, and passionate supervisory style. Rick co-authored
the manual “A Model for Couple Group Therapy.” He has
been presented internationally at various conferences over
the last several years. His energy is directed towards helping
people heal their wounds and reclaim their zest, power, and
passion. Rick is licensed as a psychologist in North Caro-
lina. He is a member of APA and AAMFT and a faculty
member of the Imago Relationships International Institute.
“My words fly up, my
thoughts remain below:
Words without thoughts
never to heaven go.”
– Hamlet, 3.3

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Scores of unique
works of modern
architecture, like this
spiraled apartment
building, can be
found in Copenhagen.
SPEAKERSConference

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Eva Berlander lived the first 10 years of her life in
Nigeria, West Africa. Father British, mother Swedish.
Eva’s mother was actually the first Certified Imago Thera-
pist in Europe (Carin Ritzen Sick). Eva is a daughter of an
alcoholic, so she says she became a therapist at the age of
one. She is trained as a Certified Mental Trainer (Posi-
tive Psychology) and has worked for many years with
dependency/codependency issues. She became a Certified
Imago Therapist in 1994 and a Certified Imago Workshop
Presenter in 2000. Eva studied IPNB at the Mindsight
Institute with Dan Siegel, M.D.
Sabine and Roland Bösel are psychotherapists and
relationship therapists. They have shared a private practice
in Vienna, Austria, for more than three decades. They have
been Certified Imago Therapists since 2001. In 2004, they
became certified Couples Workshop Presenters and one
year later, they developed a special workshop for genera-
tioncouples–oneparentandoneadultchild–tohelpsolve
intergenerational problems more effectively. In 2009, they
released their first book on the essentials of relationships
LendMeYourEarandIGiveYouMyHeart(LeihMirOhr
und Ich Scenk dir Mein Herz). For more information about
Sabine and Roland, visit their website www.boesels.at.
Walter J. (Walt) Cieco, Ph.D., BCB is a licensed
psychologist in private practice in Wilmington, Delaware.
He is certified by Imago Relationships International as
an Advanced Clinician, Individual and Couples Work-
shop Presenter, and Consultant. Walt is also certified as a
Marriage and Family Therapist, Biofeedback Clinician,
EMDR Therapist, Sports Psychologist and as a workshop
presenter of Hot Monogamy. He presents workshops to
individuals, couples, groups, business and industry. Clini-
cally, Walt is interested in relationship development and
enhancement, gender issues, enhancing self-regulation
emotionally and physiologically, trauma-recovery, and
peak performance training.
Hannah Engel & Anders Avemo. Coming from
traditionalSwedishrepressivebackgroundandfromcentral
European/Jewish manic background our paths crossed.
After two previous marriages, five children and 15 years of
professional acquaintance, love struck. Ten years later with
a lot of agony, education, training and therapy behind us we
are more aware of our own contribution to our heaven/hell
and our birthright to receive.
Bruce Crapuchettes, Ph.D is a Master Trainer and
has been an Imago Relationships Institute faculty member
since 1993. He served as Dean of the Imago International
Institute in 2003 and 2004. He was the chief psychologist
of a psychiatric hospital and director of the psychology
internship training program there for 15 years. He is prac-
ticinglicensedpsychologistinPasadena,CA,andamember
of the American Psychological Association. He practices
with his wife, Francine Beauvoir, Ph.D., who is also on the
faculty. They have been married for over 38 years and have
four adult children.
Britt Eriksson is a Clinical Instructor for the Imago
International Institute. She is psychologist living in Norway
and married to another Imago Clinical Instructor, Helge
Poulsen.Britthasworkedastherapistwithcouples,families,
individuals, groups and organizations for 30 years. Over
the last few years, in partnership with her husband, she has
worked to bring a body and heart perspective into Imago
Theory and dialogical work.
From top: Eva
Berlander, Sabine
and Roland Bösel,
Walt Cieco, Bruce
Crapuchettes,
Anders Avemo &
Hannah Engel,
Britt Eriksson

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Josh Gressel, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and
Certified Imago Therapist in private practice in Pleasant
Hill, California. He believes mainstream religion has
an enormous amount of richness to offer people on how
to lead their everyday lives. This richness is often not
accessed, either because people were wounded in their reli-
gion of origin or because they never learned how to make
the translation from scriptural terminology to psycholog-
ical understanding. His presentation will be a marriage of
the scriptural and the psychological that will be accessible
to both secular and religious participants.
Leora Grunhaus, MSW (U of Michigan) is a Clinical
Instructor of Imago in Israel, a Faculty member of IRI
and a Certified Couples’ Workshop Presenter. She is a
senior Family Therapist and has been teaching Family
and Couples’ Therapy for many years. She maintains a
private practice in Tel-Aviv, Ra’anana, and the Shinui
Institute in Herzliya.
Jannie Kildested, Cand. Psych. is a Certified
Imago Therapist with a practice in Midtjylland, Denmark.
She specializes in group and individual therapy, cognitive
therapy, body awareness and dream work. From 2005-
2009, Jannie served as a project manager for a government
sponsored program offering free counseling services to
families and children. Prior to that appointment, she
worked in Aarhus Statsamt as child welfare adviser offering
consultation and therapeutic services to parents, children,
and lawyers in child custody cases. She worked with fami-
lies struggling with drug addiction at the Copenhagen NV
Family Outpatient Clinic Thoravej where she also served as
a consultant for clinic educators and social workers.
Joe Kort, Ph.D., MSWisasexandrelationshiptherapist
and author of three books on gay and lesbian identity and
relationships. He is currently working on a book for people
questioning their sexual orientation. Since 1985, Joe has
beenspecializinginGayAffirmativePsychotherapy,marital
affairs,mixedorientationmarriages,sexualaddiction,sexual
abuse, and Imago Relationship Therapy. He provides train-
ings to straight clinicians about Gay Affirmative Therapy
around the world. His latest book is Gay Affirmative
Therapy for the Straight Clinician: The Essential Guide.Joe
maintains a regularly updated website atwww.JoeKort.com.
Tanya Lobanova is a psychologist who has maintained a
privatepracticeinSt.Petersburg,Russiaforthepast16years.
She also works as a consultant and coach and has developed
several workshops in personal growth, social adaptation,
and creativity. Prior to establishing her clinical practice,
Tanyawasaprofessoratatechnicalhighschoolfor12years,
lecturing on the theory of creativity and inventions, effec-
tive teaching methods in high school, and other topics.
Pat Love, Ed.D. is an author, consultant and the
co-founderoftheAustinFamilyInstitute.Sheistheco-author
of the books Hot Monogamy and The Emotional Incest
Syndrome. The popularity of her books and her expertise
inImagoledtosevenappearancesonOprah,aswellasother
TV and radio programs. Pat has a private practice at Austin
Family Institute where she specializes in marriage, divorce,
remarriage, relationship issues and family reconciliation.
Love is a clinical member and approved supervisor in the
AAMFT, past President of the International Association of
MarriageandFamilyCounselingandafoundingmemberof
the National Academy of Marriage and Family Counselors.
From top:
Josh Gressel, Leora
Grunhaus, Jannie
Kildested, Joe Kort,
Tanya Lobanova,
Pat Love

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Barbara Mitchell, LCSW is a clinical social worker
and Certified Imago Therapist who had conducted a
private practice in New York for over thirty years. Early
in her career she was the recipient of a National Institute
of Mental Health grant intended to train graduate social
workers in alcoholism treatment. This sparked a long-
standing interest in the treatment of addictions and other
compulsive disorders. More recently she has focused on
the diagnoses and treatment of money disorders, an issue
made even more relevant by the current economic crisis.
Tammy Nelson, Ph.D. is a sex and relationship expert
and the author of several books including Getting the Sex
You Want; Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights
of Passion Together as well as the upcoming The New
Monogamy: Erotic Recovery After Infidelity and Sex on
the Download: Recovering from Virtual Infidelity. Tammy
is a Board Certified Sexologist, an AASECT Certified Sex
Therapist, a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, a
Certified Imago Workshop Presenter, an Imago Advanced
Clinician, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and
a Licensed Professional Counselor. To connect with Dr.
Tammy Nelson, go to www.drtammynelson.com.
Helge Poulsen is a Clinical Instructor for the Imago
International Institute. He is psychologist, living in
Norway and married to another Imago Clinical Instructor,
Britt Eriksson. Helge has worked as therapist with couples,
families,individuals,groupandorganizationsfor30years.
Over the last few years and in partnership with his wife,
he has worked to bring a body and heart perspective into
Imago Theory and dialogical work. Together they work
to center couples in a heart coherence mode believing that
present in heartful awareness, they can experience a deep-
ening in contact with the self, the partner, the relational
field and spiritually.
Kathleen Remark, Ph.D. is a Certified Imago Thera-
pist with a private practice in Zurich, Switzerland. She has
been a guest lecturer at the International School for Analyt-
ical Psychology in Zurich and is a frequent lecturer on
ISTDP for various groups of psychologists/psychiatrists.
Since 2006, she has been a co-facilitator for semi-annual
Marriage Preparation Course and in 2009 she presented at
the Jungian Odyssey Conference, Sils Maria, Switzerland.
She is a member of the International Association of Grad-
uate Analytical Psychologists (AGAP), the International
Association of Analytical Psychology (IAAP), the Swiss
Society for ISTDP, and the Swiss Psychotherapists Society.
Rebecca Sears, M.Div. LPC has been in practice
as a pastoral psychotherapist since 1986. As a Clinical
Instructor with the Imago International Institute, she
trains clinicians and mental health professionals in Imago
Relationship Therapy. Deeply rooted in the healing and
growth potential of Imago Relationship Therapy, Rebecca
is passionate about empowering clinicians and teaching
the fine art of becoming a skilled couples therapist. Her
dedication to this transformative relationship work has
taken her from being a psychotherapist in the Washington
DC area, to a new focused commitment to bring this work
to Russia where she and her partner Dr. Carl Siegel have
been presenting Imago Theory since 2001. In 2006, she
presented the first “Getting The Love You Want” couples
workshop in St. Petersburg, Russia and began Russia’s first
Basic Clinical Training in Imago Therapy.
From top:
Barbara Mitchell,
Tammy Nelson,
Helge Poulsen,
Rebecca Sears

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COPENHAGEN
From top:
Copenhagen
street scene,
Amalienborg
Palace, The
Rundetaarn,
The Royal Opera,
Gefion Fountain
Visiting

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ARCHEOLOGICAL evidence suggests Copenhagen
existed as a small fishing settlement more than 6,ooo years
ago but it wasn’t until the 11th
century that it was given the
name Kømandshavn (merchant’s port), later shortened to
København. Today, it is the largest city in Scandinavia and
considered the cultural center of Northern Europe.
As the capital of the oldest surviving kingdom in the
world, Copenhagen has many landmarks and architectural
gems that speak to its royal heritage. There are four palaces
located right in the heart of the city, the most celebrated
of which is Amalienborg Palace, the official residence
of Queen Margrethe ll. Considered a superb example of
Danish Rococo architecture, Amalienborg is actually
composed of four separate yet equally magnificent resi-
dences arranged in an octagonal pattern around a central
square. This unique royal structure is one of the most
popular tourist attractions in the city and offers frequent
public tours.
In the center of the city stands The Rundetaarn or the
round tower, Europe’s oldest functioning observatory. The
curious have glimpsed the stars from atop this structure
since 1642. There is an outdoor platform at its summit
that offers fantastic views of the city. A short distance away,
you’ll find Rosenborg Palace. Built in 16o6 as a retreat for
King Christian IV, it is now home to an extensive collec-
tion of royal artifacts. The Botanical Gardens sit right next
to the palace, so don’t miss the opportunity to visit 25 acres
of beautifully landscaped gardens. Across the city, Ny
Carlsberg Glyptotek, a museum of ancient and modern
art offers 3,500 years of art and history within impressive
architectural surroundings.
Just outside the city you’ll find Bakken, the world’s
oldest amusement park. Nestled in the Dyrehaven Woods,
this magical playland has enthralled residents of Copen-
hagen for over 400 years. No less enchanting and more
centrally located is Tivoli Gardens, an alluring landscape
of ferris wheels, exotic flowers, outdoor cafés, and a 19th
century pantomime theater.
While Copenhagen celebrates its rich and royal
history, the city also boasts several astonishing modern
architectural masterpieces. The Royal Opera, with an
interior design based on behavioral research of opera-
goers, features seats individually adjusted to maximize
the acoustic experience and a foyer with some of the best
views of the city. By night, the striking geometric exterior
of this marvelous structure is ablaze in light. Another
modern wonder is the main building of The Royal
Library, known as The Black Diamond. Constructed of
highly polished black granite, this monolithic structure
looms over the harbor.
One of the things that make Copenhagen such a great
place to shop is that you can do it all by foot. Be sure to
stroll along the world’s longest pedestrian street, Strøget,
linedwithawidevarietyofboutiqueshopsandrestaurants.
Enjoy al fresco dinning in Nyhavn, the old port of Copen-
hagen, home to an eclectic collection of pubs, alehouses,
Michelin-rated restaurants, and once home (number 20) to
Hans Christian Andersen.
ThenightlifeinCopenhagengetsofftoalatestart.Most
clubs open after midnight, but there are plenty of things to
do once the sun goes down. You’ll find a wide variety of
places for live music, trendy drinks, or a glass of Carlsberg
Beer. Take a few hours and do as the locals do, settle down
in a bar or café for some hygge.
Velkommen til København!
For more information about what København has to offer
visit www.Copenhagen.com or www.visitCopenhagen.com
“There are more things
in heaven and earth...
Than are dreamt of in
your philosophy.”
– Hamlet, 1.5

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ELSINOREVisiting
From top:
View of Elsinore,
grave of Hamlet,
Kronborg Castle

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ELSINORE(HelsingørinDanish)
is a seaside town of half-timbered
dwellings and cobblestone streets
linedwithrestaurants,shops,and
cafés. It is the home of Kronborg
Castle, the setting for Hamlet
and the final resting place of one
of Denmark’s greatest legends,
Holger the Dane. After touring
the moats, bastions and damp
casements of this elegant Renaissance fortress, visit Handels og Søfartsmuseet (The Danish
Maritime Museum) located on the castle’s first floor. The museum tells the story of Danish
maritime history, from the colonies in the West Indies to ship building in Elsinore, with photo-
graphs, models and exhibits.
Just north of the castle you will find The Øresund Aquarium, or Oresundsakvariet. This
small salt-water aquarium hosts species of fish and vegetation native the Øresund Sound. The
Danmarks Tekniske Museum (Technical Museum of Denmark) is a short bus ride from the
Grand Railway Station of Elsinore. Housed in a former iron foundry, the museum features a
large collection of steam engines, cars, airplanes and other inventions with particular emphasis
on Danish achievements in science and industry. In addition to an impressive aviation collection,
the museum offers a glimpse of the world’s first typewriter and the 1886 Hammel which, as far as
is known, is the oldest original automobile that still operates.
A short train ride from Elsinore is the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, which boasts
a collection of over 3,000 works of art by masters like Picasso, Giacometti, Andy Warhol,
Rauschenberg, Louise Bourgeois and Philip Guston, to name a few. If you’d prefer a museum
within walking distance, try a visit to Helsingør Bymuseum (City Museum). Housed in a
building almost 500 years old, parts of it build by the Carmelite monks, this museum contains
exhibits relating to the early history of the structure as a hospital, a lavish manor and later, the
city’s poorhouse. There are exhibits dedicated to the history of the city, which dates back to
medieval times, but the museum’s most popular attraction is an amazingly detailed 1:300 scale
model of Elsinore circa 1801.
Marienlyst Slot (Marienlyst Palace), built as a royal pavilion in the 16th
century to offer
royalty a view of the Sound, is often overshadowed by Kronborg Castle, but don’t miss this
superb example of neoclassical architecture and the amazing views from its gardens.
Elsinore boasts over 250 stores and restaurants. Its downtown has been set aside as the pedes-
trian zone and is home to many fabulous and cozy shops. There are bakeries, beauty salons,
bookstores, fresh produce shops, and boutiques catering to any shopping need. But if you need
a change of scenery, Elsinore is the closest Danish city to Sweden and ferries set out regularly
across the Sound to Helsingborg.
The Grand Railway Station is a gorgeous gateway to many attractions (including Copen-
hagen) and just outside of its doors, visitors can find valuable tourist information. Stop there for
information before you explore this wonderful region of Denmark.
For more information about Elsinore and the Øresund Region, visit www.helsingorcity.dk or
www.visitCopenhagen.com
“But what is your affair
in Elsinore?
We’ll teach you to drink
deep ere you depart.”
– Hamlet, 1.2

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Strøget is the longest
pedestrian street in
the world and this
makes it widely popular
among tourists. Even
in cool weather, over
100,000 visitors a day
will stroll along 3.2
kilometers of boutique
shops, designer stores,
outdoor cafés and top-
rated restaurants.
REGISTRATION

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Imago Relationships International
Eighth Annual Conference
Elsinore,Denmark,October 20–22, 2011: The Challenge of Creating Change
Registration Form
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Non-IRI Member J $749.00 J $799.00
* Deadline for Early-Bird Registration is July 31, 2011. Lunch and light fare during breaks are included in the pricing.
Note: Use one registration form PER PERSON. DO NOT fax AND mail your form. All Registration forms must be received by October 1, 2011.
Day Rates Registration
*Day Rates registrants must register online.
Pre-Conference
J ID: 001 – Preparation for Committed Partnership: Singles
Clinical Training (Patterson/Simon): $1,199.00
J ID: 002 – Characterological Growth (Brine/Stolp): $810.00
J ID: 003 – Journey of Change (Kollman/Slade): $810.00
J ID: 004– An Ethics Workshop of Imago Therapists (Shelly):
$199.00
J ID: 005 – Latest Methods in Imago Workshop Presentation
J ID: 006 – New Attendee Buddy Meeting
J ID: 007 – Welcome Reception
Social Events & Meals
J ID: 100 – Social Event at Brede Vaerk: $75.00 (Oct. 20)
J ID: 400 – Awards Ceremony and Dinner Dance: $85.00
(Oct. 22)
J Regular meal
J Kosher meal
J Vegetarian meal
Payment
Total Fee: $
J Check
J Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
Card Number
Expiration Date
3 or 4 digit code
Signature
Date

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Note: You will automatically be registered for all keynote/plenary
sessions.
Keynote Addresses:
J The Challenge of CHANGE: the Buddha and Freud in Dialogue with
Imago (Harville Hendrix, Ph. D. & Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph. D.)
J Recognition: A Psychotherapeutic Intervention? (Anne-Lise Løvlie
Schibbye, Ph. D.)
J Communities of Practice (Rich Simon, Ph. D.)
J Narrative Therapy with Couples: From Fighters to Friends
(Allan Holmgren, MA)
Concurrent Session I: Friday, October 21
Please put a 1, 2, and 3 next to your top 3 choices.
ID:101 – Considering Money Issues Through the Relational Lens
(Mitchell)
ID: 102 – Living Together Loneliness: A Dialogical Approach (Love/
Berlander)
ID: 103 – Male and Female Perspectives of Love and Life (Avemo/
Engle)
ID: 104 – Growing the Light in Relational Darkness (Gressel)
Concurrent Session II: Friday, October 21
Please put a 1, 2, and 3 next to your top 3 choices.
ID: 201 – New Consultation Methods – Imago Certified Consultants
Only (Patterson/Simon)
ID: 202 – Sex on the “Download” – When the Internet Disconnects You
from Your Relationship (Nelson/Kort)
ID: 203 – The Challenge of Connection: Using the ImagoGram Struc-
tured Interview Schedule (Harel/Grunhaus)
ID: 204 – The Silent Man and the Emotional Woman: Stereotypes in
Couples Therapy (Holmgren)
ID: 205 – Working with Early-Wounded Couples: Moving From Critical
to Connected (Remark)
Concurrent Session III: Saturday, October 22
Please put a 1, 2, and 3 next to your top 3 choices.
ID: 301 – Deeper Understanding of the BCR Dialogue (Crapuchettes/
Beauvoir)
ID: 302 – Developing Connective Self-Regulation: Integrating Heart,
Body and Brain in Imago Work (Poulsen/Eriksson)
ID: 303 – Inspire to Rewire: Using Imago to Facilitate Safe Attachment
and Form New Pathways in the Brain (Berlander)
ID: 304 – The Appreciative and Attuned Therapist: Keys to Connecting
to Challenging Couples (Sears)
Concurrent Session IV: Saturday, October 22
Please put a 1, 2, and 3 next to your top 3 choices.
ID: 401 – Connecting with Self and Other (Slade/Stolp)
ID: 402 – Using Heart Rate Variability to Assist the Dialogue Process
(Ciecko)
ID: 403 – How to Deepen Imago Couples Work with Hypnotherapy
(Kildested)
D: 404 – Keys to Inspiration: Activation of Creative Thinking by Means
of Right-Minded Painting (Lobanova)
Miscellaneous
J I am willing to be a mentor to a 1st
time Imago Conference Attendee
J I am a 1st
time Imago Conference Attendee
J I would like to be a volunteer at the Imago Conference
J I would like to find a roommate for my conference stay
Please return completed form with payment to:
Imago Relationships International
160 Broadway, East Building Ste 1001
New York, NY 10038
or via fax to (212) 240-7435.
You can also register on-line at: www.imagoconference.com
For more information, call 800-729-1121 or 212-240-7433
Imago Relationships International
Eighth Annual Conference
Elsinore,Denmark,October 20–22, 2011: The Challenge of Creating Change

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Hotel
The Hotel Marienlyst is an internationally known, 4-star
resort hotel located on the shores of the Øresund Sound.
Theroomsrangefromkingstosuitesandofferaviewofthe
Sound or landscaped gardens. The hotel sits right on the
beach and it is only a short stroll to lush forest, the marina,
Kronborg Castle, or the medieval centre of Helsingør,
which offers boutique shopping and cafés along cobble-
stone streets and alleys.
The hotel takes pride in spoiling their guests in every
way and making them feel at home. As a guest, you will
have free access to their luxurious indoor pool area, fitness
center, full-service spa, and the Casino Marienlyst.
Contact: Hotel Marienlyst
Ndr. Strandvej 2, 3000 Helsingør - Denmark
Phone: 45 49 21 4000 Fax: 45 49 28 4900
www.marienlyst.dk
Room Rates
King/Double: $188.00 (DKK 1,000.00). You may have a
sea view for an additional $33.00 (DKK 175.00) per night.
Please specify king bed or two doubles when reserving
your room.
Refunds
Refund requests received or initiated 60 days or more
in advance of the conference (August 17) will be granted
minus a 10% processing fee. Refund requests received or
initiated after August 17th will be processed minus a 33%
cancellation fee. Refunds will not be issued after October
1, 2011. Exceptions for illness or death of family members
are permitted. Registrants may cancel registrations online
without notifying IRI. Failure to attend the conference
without prior notification will result in forfeiture of the
full registration fee.
CE Disclaimer
Satisfactory completion: Participants must have paid
tuition fee, and completed, signed, and returned an atten-
dance/evaluation form in order to receive a certificate of
completion/attendance. Failure to complete and return
attendance form/evaluation will result in forfeiture of
credit for the entire conference. Partial credit is not avail-
able. Certificates will be available after the conference
online at www.cmehelp.com.
Psychologists
American Psychological Association – R Cassidy Semi-
nars/Amedco is an approved provider of continuing
education for psychologists. R Cassidy Seminars/Amedco
maintains responsibility for this program. Maximum of
40 hours.
Social Workers
ASWB provider #1082 is approved as a provider of
continuing education by the Association of Social Work
Boards through the Approved Continuing Education
(ACE) program. Phone: 1-800-225-6880; Website: www.
aswb.org. R Cassidy Seminars/Amedco maintains respon-
sibility for this program.
Counselors
Amedco is recognized by the National Board for Certi-
fied Counselors to offer continuing education for certified
counselors. We adhere to NBCC continuing education.
Provider #5633. R Cassidy Seminars/Amedco maintains
responsibility for this program.
California MFT’s and LCSW’s R Cassidy Semi-
nars/Amedco is licensed by the California BBS to offer
continuing education. Provider #PCE 418+
INFORMATIONHotel &
Cancellation
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