• Imago Workshops for Couples in Long Island

    Imago relationship therapy workshops for couples in Long Island, NY ~ The Huntington Relationship Center Stay tuned for our LINY couples workshop dates!! I am open for business, I have been seeing people face-to-face, Tuesdays through Fridays. I’m fully vaccinated. People come in, sit in the waiting room with a mask on, once you come in, we’re sitting far enough…

  • Avoid These Marriage Killers

    Let’s face it – we’ve all probably been in a situation where we are arguing with our partner and start to become unkind in the process. Anger flares, insults are hurled, and now the difficult situation we found ourselves in has gotten increasingly worse. There’s many factors that can get in the way of a good marriage, but often, they’re…

  • The spiral experience in relationships – Imago therapy NY

    Robin talks about the spiral experience in relationships according to Imago relationship therapy during her couples’ intensive workshops in Long Island, New York. For more information on couples counseling, contact Robin today. All relationships start off with a flood of good emotions, then couples begin to hit a wall when things get challenging. What Robin teaches is that this is…

  • The Imago Dialogue for Couples

    If you feel that your relationship is lacking intimacy, I highly encourage you to look into the Imago Dialogue. As an Imago Relationship Therapist, I help guide couples who struggle for re-connection to find their way, develop better communication skills, and fully be heard and understood. Once this happens, couples open up, their hearts open, and their relationships are revived…

  • Centering exercise before couples speak during therapy

    Centering exercise before couples speak during therapy with Robin Newman, LCSW in Long Island, NY. Whenever I start an Imago session with a couple, they often ask why we do a centering exercise before starting. Part of why I believe in doing a centering exercises, is first of all, to calm oneself. It also sets up an openness to listen.…

  • Recognizing Conflict, Resolving Tensions, and Rebuilding Your Relationship

    Conflicts in a marriage are inevitable and perfectly normal, but many couples struggle to resolve these conflicts alone. This inability to communicate effectively with one another can cause dissatisfaction in one or both parties. Seeing a marriage counselor is one of the best ways to help clarify and resolve the issues that arise between couples. It’s a common misconception that…

  • How we bring baggage into our relationships.

    Emotional baggage is what people often carry into relationships. Simply put, “baggage” is the collection of unpleasant memories from the past that continue to negatively affect our perception and behavior in the present. How and why do we bring baggage into our relationships from the past? Unmet Needs: Each of these must be met or we will not feel secure:…

  • Marriage (even for marriage experts) is never easy.

    Imago therapy is a highly effective form of relationship and couples therapy that has positively affected thousands of couples around the world. This transformational method of therapy was developed 25 years ago by Dr. Harville Hendrix & Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, and provides resources for couples & individuals seeking to find a way to be more effective in their life…

  • Stay in connection 2020

    Stay in connection 2020 – Huntington Relationship Center – Imago Relationship Therapy Humans are social animals: We crave feeling supported, valued and connected. Research points to the benefits of social connection: in one compelling study, a key difference between very happy people and less happy people was good relationships. Communicate to help manage anxiety and stress. During this time of…

  • Heightened Stress in 2020 – Counseling for NYers

    Heightened Stress in 2020 – Counseling Services for NYers – Robin Newman, LCSW Invest In Your Love A relationship goes through numerous phases during its life cycle, and it’s obvious for it to have a few rough patches. The strength of a relationship is reflected in how couples deal with the rough patches and move ahead. During these stressful times,…