Dear Imagoans,

Membership Renewal time is NOW!  (For those in the Basic Clinical Training group of ’06, your complimentary membership to IRTM continues until April when your pro-rated dues of $50 come due).  We invite you to join us for another year that promises to be filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and fun!

In 2005 IRTM members enjoyed:

·       Peer supervision

·       Reduced rates for advanced Imago training

·       Enrichment opportunities such as Voice Dialogue training

·       Exposure to a wide audience by listing in The IRTM Imago Clinical Directory and on the web at ImagoMichigan.org.

·       An evening with Harville and Helen and interface with The Detroit Women’s Forum

·       Training Days with Joe Kort: “Queer Eye for the Straight Therapist” & “Working with the Sexually Addicted Couple”

·       Carole Kirby on “The Amends Process”

·       Marcia Ferstenfeld on  “Receiving Love”

·       Sally Palaian on “Money Issues, Your Client’s and Yours”

·       Ongoing access to our Audio and Video Library

·       Out of area reduced dues (beyond 250 miles)

Get your membership dues (holding at only $75.00) in and reap all of these rewards of membership and more to come in 2006!

·       To be featured at our website, get your photos, bios, and services to our Webmaster Lloyd Letterman at WebGuy@ImagoMichigan.org! You may opt for a free email with yourname@imagomichigan.org. Web Links from YOU to Michigan couples looking for Couples’ therapy and workshops.

·       Meetings for Peer Supervision ~ Share cases, experience and support as we all continue to expand and grow in Imago.  Supervision will take place before or after board meetings alternately scheduled on Friday and Sunday mornings.

General Membership Meetings:

·       January 20 ~ Full day training by Joe Kort ~ Working with Sexual Addiction~ 8:30 AM-4 PM, Best Western Laurel Park.  Lunch will be served.

Training Opportunities:

·       Hedy & Yumi Schleifer will be bringing their amazing energy to Michigan Imago with two days of training followed by a one-day advanced couples workshop!  SAVE THE DAYS: JULY 14, 15, 16!

·       Maya Kollman will, once again be offering a Basic Clinical Training:  July 27-30, October 19-22 and March 15-18 ’07.

·       Additional training opportunities from both local and out-of-state trainers.

Scholarship Fund:

·       We are proud to announce the establishment of IRTM’s Scholarship Fund! Be a part of managing this fund and make tax deductible donations to help make training for therapists and workshop attendance more accessible for all.

 WE NEED YOU!

There’s always room for more!

Consider joining the IRTM Board! Add your energy, creativity and enthusiasm to Imago Michigan!

 The IRTM Board