Comment from Josh Gressel, PH.D., Imago Therapist

This year I was able to see them (Hedy and Yumi’s unique stories during the presentation), for what I think they are: the most refined vehicles available to deliver the message with the greatest nutritional value. . . pure gold didactic devices.

Comment from Margaret MacKenzie, Therapist

As a seasoned Imago Therapist I am touched and humbled by the personal growth that happens when I allow myself to really experience the Adventure In Intimacy workshop as a participant with my wonderful partner.

Comment from Patti Rausch, LMFT

Working with clients since the Tikkun Training has been an effortless joy. Each session is punctuated with squeals of excitement (from either the clients or myself) and always exclamations of “I never realized…”
I am energized and so thankful to have attended.

Comment from Leo Dhont

I found the training to be a very valuable expansion and deepening of the Imago approach to couples therapy. I have already experienced it as a paradigm shift in my work with couples. I look forward to more exposure and time with Hedy to increase my skills.

Comment from Joan Seiffert

“Crossing the Bridge” has been liberating for me and many couples. I am even freer than usual to use my own hard-earned life experience in the service of others. I have ordered CD’s for my married daughter and son-in-law. Moreover, I enjoyed the training, even made a new friend.

Comment from Nicolee McMahon MFT from San Diego, CA

The Art of Relational Couples Therapy Training was a transformative experience for me personally and professionally. The didactic presentation was clear, accessible and filled with warmth and humor. The 2 live demonstrations opened my heart and mind to new dimensions of what is possible for couples and the potential for bringing more kindness and compassion into our world.

Comment from Stefanie Barthmare, LPC

After sharing my experience with a number of colleagues, friends and patients and listening to Hedy’s CD collection at least twice, I have had some time to relive and remember many memorable things about the exceptional training i participated in at the Art of Relational Couples Therapy 2-day training.
However, what is most significant to me at this moment, is something one of the clients in the live demo said on the end of the second day. This woman, still courageously trying to love her husband after almost 30 years of hurt, disappointment and frustration was much like the patients I see in my own practice. She was less than convinced that this work would help her and yet she said the most profound thing to her beloved when Hedy asked the couple to appreciate one another for participating in the “Crossing the Bridge” exercise. Her words, “Thank you, [husband], for noticing when I left you and coming back across the bridge to get me,” are still ringing in my heart. Why? Because to me they are the essence Martin Buber’s “I-Thou” philosophy and of what it means to be in relationship. We always know when we’ve left-on all levels and all those survival patterns and old feelings of isolation, hopelessness and defensiveness kick in. Ah, but, when the other notices we have left and is willing to put out the energy to notice and come and get us, we feel fully alive, wanted, loved.

Hedy’s teaching style, clear attention and magnanimous spirit helped me on many levels, but mostly it confirmed what I only sensed when I watched her videos on-line and on UTube, that when one is with Hedy, one is truly in the presence of greatness.

Comment from Donna Searle LCSW

This is the basic truth of life. It is presented in a clear, organized, passionate manner. In the workshop Hedy crosses the bridge with each participant; you learn about it and it is taking place, all at the same time. I learned a lot and I am excited
about doing this with the members of the military that I work with.

Comment from Judith Mishkin Miller

First, let me say that being in the presence of Hedy was such a gift and inspiration. She truly is what she practices with couples: present, vibrant, authentic, and loving. Seeing her with Yumi just accentuated this.
Secondly, the fact that she brings a spirituality into the imago work has made me embrace the Imago much more than I had previously.
Although I do not have any couples in my Practice at present, I have made use of the numerous concepts Hedy taught and illustrated during the training. I love the concept of the “Sacred Space” and our responsibility to clear it of the pollutants. I believe that space exists between any two people, including client and therapist. Putting a name to it just brings it more to life, which I find important in our work to create the environment necessary for learning and growth.
The concept of ‘I” and Thou” and the invisible threads of intimacy are each invaluable in the work I am doing and in my life as a wife, mother and friend.
The importance of eye contact and touching has made me rethink how I set up my office when I work with couples, and making it routine for me to not see a couple for less than 90 minutes per session. (No wonder I was always running over with my clients in Miami!).
I could go on and on. Let me just say that I felt an internal shift in me as a result of that weekend training. I believe I grew as a person as well as a therapist. I look forward to learning more……

Comment from Cathy Hoffman

I had the privilege of assisting at a recent Adventure in Intimacy workshop. Hedy and Yumi offer couples transformation as individuals and in relationship, renewing and nourishing the sacred space that constitutes their union. They do this with grace, humility and deep love; not only for each other, but for the individuals present and for the world community at large. They are an inspiration to all who open-heartedly embrace this work.

Comment from Patricia H Cook, LMSW

I have been an Imago couples therapist for 17 years now, and feel deeply blessed to to do this sacred life-enhancing work. I recently assisted Hedy and Yumi in their Adventure in Intimacy workshop. I am in awe of the deep love and honor they manifest to one another and to everyone present. They have a way of encouraging all of us to grow into our highest self. Each time I hear them present their ideas, I learn more and hear more deeply. The days flew by and I came away with a deeper understanding of myself and the power of the “visit across the bridge”. Their work is powerful and profound, and it was a privilege to be of assistance.

Comment from Ethel Zivotofsky,LCSW,U.S.A.

I had the privilege of assisting Hedy and Yumi at a recent Adventure in Intimacy workshop. What an amazing experience to observe Hedy work with couples during live demonstrations! I was touched by the way couples were transformed and deepened their relationships; they began to heal after years of hurt, frustration and hopelessness. I felt blessed to be part of this life affirming work and to have the opportunity to use what I was learning in the service of others . I was touched by the trust of the participants, their gratitude for my assistance and their openness.
I was vitalized, eager to bring what I had learned to clients and to visit across the bridge with my husband as soon as possible.

Comment from Daphne Lewin

Having had the opportunity of listening to Hedy’s inspirational talk on the miracle of connection almost 2 years ago, listening to her CD’s and absorbing the message embedded in her the ‘vist across the bridge’ video, I felt that I had made another spurt of growth and heightened awareness in my spiritual development. I felt that I really knew them. Meeting Hedy as well as Yumi in person, has been a real experience for me. In truth, I feel they are a real gift to the world. The entire workshop was a symbol of connection; Hedy’s welcomming openness, warmth, freeness of spirit, self-confidence, her relational work with couples and her masterful knowledge and skills was evident in the group, and held my attention throughout the entire training, with an heightened feeling of awareness. Hedy has imparted to me (and to the group) superior knowledge on how to really connect with people in a group setting, knowledge and skills on the capacity of the brain to heal relationships, and have demonstrated the professional skills required for effective Imago couples work to take place. Hedy and Yumi exudes love, warmth, compassion and autencity. The experience left me with a feeling of freeness and a vision of having regained my confidence of meeting others with open heart and arms.

Comment from Dr Ifat Levavi

I saw hedy in a tv programme about couple’s therapy and was moved by her work and personality. Then, I participated in the last seminar she gave in israel with esther pearl. Whenever I see her helping a couple to visit the neighborhood of one another I find myself in tears.

Comment from Margery Silverton, LCSW-C Imago therapist

I recently attended Hedy’s three day training with the Mid-atlantic Imago Therapists organization in Maryland. I always knew of Hedy’s power, having seen her in action as a co-trainee with Harville Hendrix back in 1991. Since then, I have taken a few of her trainings here and there and have been impressed, but in this last one, she surpassed even herself in the power of her wise presence, the high level integration of neuro-science and spirituality, and the brilliant simplicity of her concepts. Beyond all that, I came away a changed person…more alive to my couples, more confident in my ability to help them, more passionate about the work of Imago therapy. Hedy’s trainings bring together a life-time of experience, knowledge, and passion to create nothing short of transformation in the person of the therapist.

Comment from Nechama Frisch

Thank you for the wonderfull day at Yashfe. I”ll be glad to be informed of other meetings with your method in Israel.

Comment from rivka shimon

Inspiration is not even the exact word to describe my feelings at the end of the day we spent in Jerusalem with Hedy and Yumi, a day organized for Yashfe organization. I really prefer the Hebrew word that Heddy used- Shcinah= G-d’s presense. Even though Heddy comes with a stong Agenda and system’ what I loved about her is the fact that when I spoke to her later about my difficulties’ she said- leave the Agenda, just go on with your intuition.
I respect such attitude.
It happened that day that my youngest daughter, yiska, aged 15 didn’t go to school and joined me for the whole course. I think she gained and learnt a lesson that will go with her throughout life.
Heddy gives hope for better married life, hope that it is possible. In a world such as today that questions marriage, family and parenthood, Heddy and Yumi’s goal is a necessity.
G-d bless you!

love

Rivka

Comment from Haya Hoffmann

I found the training I participated in very inspiring, I was kind of enchanted by the way hedy, so delicately , led the couple to such an understanding of the hardships in their relations. it was the first time I’ve attended such a training and it was quite an experience. Thank you and G’d bless you.Now I hope my son, who is 28, will be helped by yeshpe volunteers and find a nice girl to marry. All the best. Haya

Comment from naomi kirsh

Dear Hedy & Yumi
The harmonious way in which you speak & act together was a very inspiring experience for me. You actually show & live your message. It gives hope for humanity.. excuse my English.. Naomi

Comment from Shiri Lupovich, Israel

Only three days passed from our meeting in the Art of Relational Couples Therapy training this week, and I already have a very big reason to thank you.
On the day after the workshop I got a phone call from a couple who asked for my help. After talking to them on the phone, it was very clear to me that the thing they needed the most was an encounter.
I set up a 4 hour meeting with them for this morning (today), and so I had two days to get ready…
I went over all the materials in my notebook, and created small cards for myself with the complete structure of your wonderful model.

They came to me with a deep dispare and almost no hope, after trying “normal” couples therapy for a whole year. They told me I’m their last chance. What a very big responsibility! But I knew that after meeting you, I had the “magic cook book” for enabling couples to meet. Meet for real.

I’m excited and so very happy to tell you, that after four hours with me, they went home hugging and with enlightened smiles on their faces. And a new hope in their heart. I have followed your model exactly, one step after the other. I have to tell you, it is working like magic!

Thank you so very much, for making me able to save this couple.
Thank you for teaching me how to take two persons who love each other deeply, and connect them in a way I never thought possible before.
Thank you for your kindness and willingness to “download” everything you know, all your wisdom which was developed for so many years, into me.
Thank you for adding your amazing presence to this wisdom, and thus making it possible to connect with me and transplant all of this directly into my hart.

Your workshop was one of THE best workshops I have ever taken. It changed my life.

Comment from Adrian R. Medina, MA, LMFT in California

Dear Hedy and Yumi,
What a pleasure and treat to be assisting with the two of you at the workshop. I was truly inspired to watch you work masterfully, effectively, and deeply, with couples, on the spot, in front of the 60 plus attendees, all the while teaching all of us about living in connection, consciously in relationship. Even from the first day, to watch Hedy’s energy inspired energy in me. No, her energy and positiveness infected me.
By the 3rd day, I found myself interacting joyfully with couples as they requested assistance when they were stuck. I was able to say something like “Great! You’re having conflict! What an opportunity!” and then help them see that they were already being given a chance to apply what they were, even in that moment, learning. It was wonderful!
I’ve already begun to listen to the first CD I purchased to provide a review of my experience and further solidify some of the gains that I had during the workshop.
I’ve had my first day back today with 9 appointments, and was more energetic and motivated than ever to see my clients, both couples and individuals. To be honest though, I found that I was a little “off” with my couples, but only because I’m needing to integrate my new learning with the way I was doing things before — that always happens when I’ve learned something that makes so much sense and I want to apply it.
I’m grateful and honored that I had the opportunity to meet you both and watch you work.

Comment from Margie Grebin

Rumi said, “Love is the Water of Life,” and in assisting “The Adventures in Intimacy” workshop, I was given the opportunity to experience, firsthand, the progressive ebb and flow of movement with couples engaging in a deepening of compassion, empathy, and understanding toward one another, as each welcomed their partner to “cross the bridge into their world.” The progressive transformations that occurred within each couple’s sacred relational space was delightful to observe, Their engaged respectful dialogue, brought an appreciation and understanding of “the other,” which created a shift in energy. This “shift” brought the gift of a palpable softening, lightness and safety for the couple. A joyful experience to be an assistant facilitator perceiving this process, as couples “drank from the cup of the “Water of Life” and grew in understanding toward the other in their shared sacred relational space. With gratitude to Hedy/Yumi for their compassionate service to the work of raising consciousness and creating a relationally mature planet. Fondly, Margie Grebin, M.S., Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

Comment from Mary K Cocharo

Hedy and Yumi take couples beyond “coping” to really “living” in joy and connection with one another. I feel personally enriched by my time with them and know my clients back home will benefit from my new learning and enthusiasm.

Comment from Jean Griffis, Imago Therapist

Hedy is a virtuoso in the domain of teaching the relational space. Her teaching is very grounded, passionate, and life affirming. She teaches deepening the relational space, with a newness that integrates her own growth and learning in an exquisiteness that is rare. She’s super nuts and bolts, but she makes nuts and bolts look like divine artistry. Training with Hedy is a don’t miss opportunity for you and for the people whose lives you touch!

Comment from Shona Rusk

I enjoyed the training course. I took from it the piece about children playing in the space between the parents. this was quite vivid for me. that the space between the parents needs to be a space that is good for a child to play in. the other part was that we are wired for healing. I take both these pieces away with me and value both of them. thank you.

Comment from Beate and Geha Haas, Germany

Your kindful humanness and your practical spirituality is what we have been looking for all over, and we are so grateful that we have found it to be livable, with you as an example

Comment from Sue Wintgnes

On so many levels Hedy and Yumi facilitate deep learning…on a personal level, in my therapeutic skills and as a human being. Experiencing them is deeply nourishing and has an ongoing effect into all levels of my life. Thank you Hedy and thank you Yumi

Comment from Gina Hardy, Imago Educator and coach

I attended Hedy’s TIKKUN training in London on 14th / 15th June and was awe inspired by her presence, commitment and passion about helping our world become more relationally mature. It confirmed my knowing that we are all “in service to connection.” Hedy leads a new paradigm in conscious relationship creation and I am thrilled to have received her “down loading” of knowledge so I can use it when I work with couples. If you are reading this, PLEASE go find Hedy wherever she is. Simply being in her presence is enough to show you what love is.

Comment from Penny Graham – England

This was my first encounter with Hedy and Yumi and,indeed, Imago Therapy.

I found the two day training humbling, inspirational, moving. I want more! What more can I say!

Comment from Deirdre Haslam

I have now attended four workshops in all, including one, with my partner, Laura, for couples and I have learned from them all. Laura and I are now waiting for the next available opportunity to come to the advanced adventure in intimacy for couples. The Tikkun training was the best yet. To have an inspiring teacher, who is able to make the whole process fun, funny and relaxing is an absolute gift. It is, quite simply, the best training I think I have ever done and helps me with my therapeutic work both with couples and with individuals.
Thank you both.
Deirdre

Comment from Michal Alexander , Mind Body Therapy, Marietta , GA

This workshop is a define labratory in establishing a new neuropath in the brain to create a new dialogue between two individuals. Where the space , crossing the bridge & the encounter are the foundations to build a new relationship. Being with Hedy the master of zest of life & Yumi gave me as an assistant to watch the magic life work of 47 years of relationship between them. This couple walk their talk & in it self it’s an inspiration for all the couples attending this workshop. Being an assistance gave me an opportunity to grow & learn how to hold a purified space with unconditional love for all the couples. Thank you Hedy & Yumi to give me this opportunity of being part of this tribe , the art of relational connection. So the word that comes to me as a summery of this experience is magic.

Comment from Laura Zipris, Psy.D., Imago Therapist

I have had the privilege of assisting Hedy and Yumi a few times at their Adventure in Intimacy workshops and I am always so grateful for the experience. Each time I walk away with a new richness and depth of understanding that changes me both personally and professionally. The energy that Hedy exudes in her workshops is infectious and palpable- it actually feels as if the room begins to pulsate. To be able to be in the presence of the Schleifers and to witness the life altering transformations that the attendees (and the assistants) experience is truly awe inspiring. Thank you Hedy and Yumi!