IMAGO THERAPY AND ORTHODOX THERAPY ON COUPLES AND MARRIAGE
IMAGO THERAPY AND ORTHODOX THERAPY ON COUPLES AND MARRIAGE

Summary/Abstract: The present paper presents a theoretical scientific approach of therapy for couples, basically focused ontwo therapeutic orientations with subsequent similarities and differences; on the one hand, Imago therapy,which is mainly a therapy for couples experiencing emotional disconnection and orthodox therapy forcouples, which is mainly included in a priest’s task insuring the balance and equilibrium for couplesexperiencing a marriage crisis. The psychological premise of this theoretical paper is that surrender ofillusions and fears in fellowship with others is at the core of life. The background principle of thisapproach is that Imago Therapy may be a natural adjunct of couples’ spiritual beliefs and theircommitment to helping each other achieve fulfilment in their marriage relationship. For more than adecade, The Imago Model in Action has been used regularly by therapists interested in this effective andnow well-known model of working with couples. If we look at the core of this model in action, we seethat the effect is merely the same both at the functional and psychological level. Both persons reconnectand reconstruct the emotional fundamentals of their marriage. Still, the significant differences appear atthe level of principality. For the orthodox perspective, the very notion of marriage as a sacramentpresupposes that a man is not only a being with physiological, psychological, and social functions, butthat he is a citizen of God's Kingdom; whereas the Imago model focusses on healing the childhoodwounds and reconnection which can keep marriage relationships fresh and dynamic.

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