IN PERSON EVENT
Couples
Therapy
Conference
SAN ANTONIO, TX OCTOBER 2025
PLUS the Imago Clinical Training Days 1-4!
Learn about:
> The Cutting Edge Neurobiology of Relational Work
> Why Relational Competency is the New Currency
> How and why your presence matters!
> Transform Our Civilization through Couples' Connections
> Relational Intelligence as a Healing Force
YES! I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT LEARNING!
Meet Me in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio's blend of Mexican, German, and Spanish influences offers a diverse range of cultural attractions and creates a unique charm. The city's vibrant River Walk, historical sites like The Alamo, and a diverse culinary scene contributes to an unforgettable attendee experience!
THREE PROFESSIONAL EVENTS IN ONE (and one personal event too!)
COUPLES THERAPY CONFERENCE
THE IMAGO CLINICAL TRAINING [MODULE ONE] IS INTEGRATED INTO THE COUPLES THERAPY CONFERENCE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
October 9, Day One Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm @ The Havana Hotel (Registration opens at 7:00 am)
Keynote: Starting A Relational Revolution with Michelle Bohls, October 9, Thursday 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM @ the Buena Vista Theater $95 VIP for 2 (Discount code: FORTWO) - $50 VIP for one - $35 General - $15 Student (Conference attendees have free admission and access to the VIP room)
October 10-12 @ the Forum Office Complex, Suite 800 Days Two-Four Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 6 pm and Sunday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
PRE-CONFERENCE RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOPS @ The Havana Hotel on the Riverwalk catered by OCHO restaurant!
Choose Track One, the workshop for individuals, or Track Two with your partner. Both workshops are open to the public. Conference attendees participate for free!
October 6, Monday Night 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
October 7-8, Tuesday + Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00 pm
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The Imago Clinical Training for Counselors (Module One) is integrated into this Couples Therapy Conference. Begin your journey for certification in Imago Relationship Therapy.
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Getting the Love You Want Couples Workshop
Understand the hidden forces causing tensions and conflict in your relationship while you transform the patterns in your relationship with powerful, world-renowned communication tools.
October 6-9, Havana Hotel
> Download a flyer to share with your partner, clients, and friends.
COUPLES
Finding a Love to Keep and Keeping the Love You Find
This personal growth workshop is vital for every human seeking to better understand the hidden forces from their past and present relationships. Learn Imago's powerful communication tools.
October 6-9, Havana Hotel
> Download a flyer to share with your clients, colleagues, and friends.
INDIVIDUALS
Imago's Couples Therapy Conference
Transform your counseling toolbox in just four days of experiential education. demonstrations, and practice while you learn Imago's Relational Paradigm and clinical tools.
October 9-12, 2025
> Download a flyer to share with your colleagues.
CONFERENCE
David de Bardelaben-Phillips
ACCEP, CIRF, MEd
Working with Michelle is nothing short of life-changing. She has an extraordinary gift for creating spaces where deep transformation can unfold—both personally and professionally. Her presence is grounded, compassionate, and clear, and she brings a level of wisdom and emotional attunement that is truly rare.
Michelle doesn’t just teach; she embodies what she shares. Her authenticity, warmth, and relational intelligence invite you to drop your guard and connect—first with yourself, and then with others—in ways that are powerful and lasting. I have made life-long friends in the training and our cohort continues to support each other as we all continue to grow.
What makes the experience even more unique is the quiet but powerful presence of her husband, Stephen. While Michelle leads with grace and confidence, Stephen is often supporting behind the scenes. Watching them together, you don’t just learn the principles of conscious connection—you see Imago in action.
One of the unique things about Michelle is that her training happens all over the world. Each one is not just a training—it’s often an adventure. While my clinical training has occurred in Texas, I have also had the opportunity to learn and grow with Michelle in Costa Rica and England.
If you have the opportunity to train with Michelle, take it. She is a gifted teacher, a world-class facilitator, and someone who truly transforms lives through Imago.
Jirzia Blackman
LCSW-S
Attending my first Imago training with Michelle Bohls was truly life-transforming—both professionally and personally. As a therapist with over 20 years of experience, certified in EMDR and trained through Level 3 in the Gottman Method, I’ve studied and practiced many modalities. Yet, none have impacted my work or my inner world the way Imago has.
Each Imago dialogue peeled back another layer, taking me deeper into connection, vulnerability, and presence. Michelle created a warm, welcoming, and grounded environment where learning felt safe and alive. She doesn’t just teach the model—she embodies it, guiding you with care and intention through every part of the process.
Perhaps most profoundly, shifting from an individual to a relational lens allowed me—as a proud introvert—to discover a sense of community that I didn’t know I was missing. I walked away not only with clinical tools, but with deep friendships, a powerful cohort, and a renewed sense of purpose. This training didn’t just teach me—it healed me. I am forever grateful.
Jirzia is local to San Antonio.
Austin Weber
LMFT-A, MFT-IT, LCDC
My clinical training in Imago Relationship Therapy under the guidance of Michelle Bohls has been a transformative journey--both personally and professionally. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist In Training, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I came into this training seeking deeper tools to support the couples I serve at Mental Health Counseling of Austin. What I found was not only an enhanced clinical toolkit but also a powerful framework that has reshaped how I see myself, my relationships, and my purpose as a therapist.
Imago Relationship Therapy taught me how to listen with intention, speak with compassion, and build connection from a space of curiosity and understanding. Working alongside a community of dedicated clinicians, I experienced firsthand the power of relational healing--not just for clients, but within ourselves as practitioners. This training pushed me to grow in emotional vulnerability, deepen my sense of presence, and anchor my work in love and safety.
Michelle Bohls created a training environment rooted in community, growth, and respect. Through her mentorship, I learned how to facilitate conscious dialogue, explore unmet childhood needs within relationship dynamics, and help couples repair emotional ruptures with empathy and structure. These skills now shape every couples session I lead, and they've fundamentally changed the way I connect with people in my personal life.
Imago Relationship Therapy is more than a modality--it's a way of being. It has reignited my passion for relational work and given me a renewed sense of confidence and clarity as a clinician, business owner, and human being.
Why Train in Imago's Relational Paradigm and Modality?
THE IMAGO CLINICAL TRAINING METHOD
Embodied, Applied Learning
- Apply relationship concepts of Imago to your own life experiences and current relationship challenges.
- Evaluate the Imago relationship concepts and tools for yourself.
- Find ways to make the model fit for your personality strengths, style, and clinical voice.
- Experience the process that you will take your clients through, essentially “walking the walk.”
- Practice using the skills and relationship concepts with colleagues in a consistent cohort (who are also in the learning process) before you try to implement these concepts and use these new skills with clients.
WELCOME TO THE IMAGO COMMUNITY
The Power Of Connection
- Learn how to help couples can find a sense of connection.
- Build real, heart-warming professional connections in a group of like-minded colleagues while you support each other’s success.
- Hone your skills to listen empathically while experiencing being truly heard and understood.
- Experience a sense of belonging while receiving referrals from our local and global community!
THE IMAGO SUPERVISION METHOD
Authentic, Attuned Feedback
- Receive support and positive feedback for your personal strengths, which are often invisible to us as people and therapists.
- Consider some practical ideas on what you can try to do differently, if you choose to accept the new idea.
- Your new community will offer you positive messages you can strive to grow into as you become the best version of you which will result in an authentic sense of your true clinical abilities.
Key Take-Aways:
> The Relational Intelligence of the Space-Between as a Healing Force
Discover how deep attunement, emotional safety, and conscious dialogue creates conditions for transformation—not only in couples but across all relationships.
> Why Connection is the New Currency
Learn why relational connection is becoming a central measure of emotional health and social wellbeing in an increasingly isolated world—and what that means for therapists, educators, and leaders.
> The Cutting Edge Neurobiology of Relational Work
Gain a cutting-edge understanding of how Imago’s relational processes align with brain science to rewire attachment patterns, soothe the nervous system, and promote long-term healing.
> Powerful Ways to Impact Our World through Strengthening Couples' Connections
Explore how relationship therapy extends beyond the therapy room, influencing families, communities, and even global systems—because when two people heal their connection, the ripple effect is real.
FIRST-TIME CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
Feeling uncertain about attending?
You are not alone!
Professional conferences can be deeply enriching, offering inspiration, fresh energy, and meaningful connections that support our work. At the same time, they can also feel overwhelming—especially when imagining a sea of unfamiliar faces or not knowing what to expect.
We see you, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Here are a few ways we’re making your first experience feel more welcoming and connected:
- Connect Early In the months leading up to October, you'll have the chance to join small online gatherings with other attendees, presenters, and trainers. Meet and Greet = These casual meetups are designed to help you build personal connections before you even arrive with break out rooms of two- to three-colleagues. Intro to Imago - Learn more about what Imago theory is in this introduction for therapists and graduate students.
- Friday, July 11, 10:30 am CST - Intro to Imago Webinar
- Monday, July 21, 1 pm CST - Intro to Imago Webinar
- Sunday, August 3, 1:30 pm CST - Meet and Greet
- Wednesday August 13, 4 pm CST - Intro to Imago Webinar
- Tuesday, August 26, 11 am CST - Meet and Greet
- Thursday, September 11, 1 pm CST - Intro to Imago Webinar
- Friday, September 26, 8:30 am - Meet and Greet
Sign up for one of these presentations by emailing Michelle at [email protected]
- Join a Conference Cohort You’ll be placed in a small group for the duration of the conference—your built-in community and “home base.” This cohort will give you a sense of belonging and a safe space to return to as you navigate the larger event.
- Schedule a One-on-One Before the Conference Imago professionals are available to chat with you individually and learn what’s most important to you about this experience. Whether it’s setting goals, calming nerves, or answering questions, we are here to help you feel confident and cared for - you are so important to your clients and we want to support you!
KEYNOTE
[How to] Start a Relational Revolution:
Transforming Couples' Lives Through the Power of Connection
- VIP $50 or VIP for 2 (Discount code: FORTWO) $95
- General $35
- Student $15
- Couples Therapy Conference attendees: free admission
Come for the insight. Stay for the connection. Start a Relationship Revolution!
October 9, 2025 6 PM - 8:30 PM @ the Buena Vista Theater
The Evening That Could Change Everything!
Step out for this transformational event with your partner or as a professional who supports healthy relationships. You will never see relationships the same way again!
VIP seats for couples (FORTWO) $95 or $50 include post event VIP room access with free give aways.
Conflict is Growth Trying to Happen
Michelle Bohls, LMFT, delivers bold insights in this keynote about the purpose of conflict and how relationships actually can change for the better. Exciting new paradigms from Imago and the relationship counseling field support these methods in transforming personal relationships into the very best version possible!
Couples Therapy is Activism
In today’s polarized world, couples therapy is a form of activism that heals couples, their families, and our local communities.
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The Couples Therapy Conference [Agenda]
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The Imago Clinical Training October 9-12, 2025
A dynamic mix of lecture, small group work, demonstrations, practice, videos, guided meditations, and of course plenty of breaks! Leave this week ready to work as an Imago Therapist with your couples!
🕣 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM Conference Registration at the Havana Hotel
Day 1: Why Connection is the New Currency
🕘 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday October 9, 2025 Havana Hotel
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Join a small training group, or "Cohort!" Take time to form a connection with your cohort for this conference. In small groups you will introduce your self and learn a bit more about your colleagues.
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Break
10:50 AM – 12:30 PM Continue your introductions
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM Lunch Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Session 1 [Cohort] “Relational Intelligence: Communication Tools That Facilitate Powerful Changes”
Get hands-on with the most powerful tools for conscious communication. This session will help you master practical, proven techniques to support couples in hearing each other, understanding one another deeply, and creating emotional safety.
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Check in to your Conference Lodging
🎤 Keynote 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Starting a Relational Revolution: Transforming Couples' Lives Through the Power of Connection with Michelle Bohls Discover why our connection to each other is becoming the new frontier in healing, growth, and global well-being. Location to be Determined
Day 2: Deepening the Dialogue
🕘 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Friday October 10, 2025 @ the Forum Office Complex
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 2: Part 1 “Guiding the Dance: Facilitating the Relational Process”
Dive into the heart of what makes relational work effective. Learn how to hold space, structure sessions, and guide couples through the ups and downs of their emotional journey—while staying grounded and attuned.
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Break
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Session 2: Part 2 [Cohort Practicum] “Guiding the Dance: Facilitating the Relational Process”
12:30 AM – 2:15 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM [Lecture & Demonstration] Session 3: Part 1 “Mastering the Craft: Advanced Facilitation Techniques”
For those ready to take their skills to the next level, this advanced session focuses on presence, precision, and adaptability. Learn what distinguishes a good facilitator from a truly transformational one. Demonstration of Advanced Techniques.
3:30 PM – 3:50 PM Break
3:50 PM – 6:00 PM Session 3: Part 2 [Cohort Practicum] “Mastering the Craft: Advanced Facilitation Techniques”
Day 3: Transforming Relationships, One Session at a Time
🕘 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday October 11, 2025 @ the Forum Office Complex
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Session 4: Part 1 “First Impressions, Lasting Change: Designing the First Couples Session”
Discover how to create a safe, compelling, and effective experience right from the start. This session covers best practices for structuring first sessions that set the tone for deep relational healing and growth.
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Break
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Session 4: Part 1 [Cohort] “First Impressions, Lasting Change: Designing the First Couples Session”
12:30 AM – 2:15 PM Lunch Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Session 5: Part 1 [Cohort] “The Art of the Imago Dialogue: Facilitating Intentional Connection”
Learn to guide couples through the intentional dialogue process—a cornerstone of Imago work. We’ll explore how to create safety, mirror with empathy, and help partners see each other with fresh eyes.
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM Break
4:30 PM –6:00 PM Session 5: Part 2 “The Art of the Imago Dialogue: Facilitating Intentional Connection”
Day 4: Building a Thriving Couples Therapy Practice
🕘 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday October 12, 2025 @ the Forum Office Complex
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Session 6: Part 1 “From Passion to Practice: Growing Your Work & Getting Certified”
Turn your passion for relational healing into a thriving professional practice. This session covers certification requirements, practice-building strategies, and how to align your work with your purpose in this vital field.
10:00 AM – 10:40 AM Break (Check out)
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM Session 6: Part 2 “From Passion to Practice: Growing Your Work & Getting Certified”
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Closing and Next Steps
Note: There is not a formal lunch break this day. Rather, there is a one long break and we will end early.
CERTIFICATION
POST CONFERENCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Three training modules are required for Imago Certification with 32-hours of training in each 4-day module, as well as a requirement to attend an Imago workshop with your partner or its companion workshop for individuals. The pre-conference and conference events covers these requirements. Module two and three's schedule will be arranged based on your training needs. We hope you will continue with your small group from the conference.
After all 12 days of training you will:
PRE-CONFERENCE
INFORMATION
Join us in person to connect with other like-minded participants. Bring your partner, friend or colleague. Choose from one of two workshops for couples or for individuals. Add the digital self-paced couple's course and start at home immediately, as well as use these materials to deepen your learning after the conference and training events.
Hotel Havana
1015 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX 78205
OCTOBER 6 - 9, 2025
“This bohemian, Cuba-inspired is an oasis along a quieter stretch of the River Walk.” - Condé Nast Traveler
Located on a quiet stretch of San Antonio’s River Walk known as the Museum Reach, Hotel Havana is a 27-room historic property thoughtfully restored by the acclaimed Austin-based hospitality company, Bunkhouse. Originally built in 1914 as an upscale residential hotel named Hotel Havana, Bunkhouse reinvented the property paying homage to its original spirit. The charming combination of Mediterranean Revival architecture, rich Spanish Colonial history, and calm Caribbean temperament has made Havana one of the most authentic places to stay in San Antonio, Texas.
> Forbes (2023), The 8 Best Hotels In San Antonio
> Food and Wine (2024), Our Favorite Places to Eat, Sleep, and Explore San Antonio
> USA Today (2022), San Antonio's Top Hotels Span the Gamut from Modern to Historic
The Havana Hotel "Each room features original Basdrop pine floors and are decorated with antique furniture, Turkish rugs, and vintage Cuban artwork. You'll feel as if you're vacationing at a popular Caribbean Island city, as the Hotel Havana is inspired by their lush riverfront surroundings. Ocho, the on-site restaurant and lounge space serves drinks and food downstairs in the lower level and upstairs on the riverfront. We highly recommend this little gem!"
OCHO restaurant
Situated in a glass conservatory overlooking the River Walk, Ocho has created a menu rooted in the hotel’s pan-Latin cultural influences from Mexico, Cuba and Texas.
Havana Bar
The red lightbulb and the candlelit stairs to the basement of Hotel Havana are signs that the drinking lamp is lit four nights a week at Havana Bar. Dim lighting — most of it from flickering candles — and clusters of seating in vintage overstuffed chairs and couches provide a cozy hideaway before or after taking in a show at the nearby Tobin Center. The bar makes plenty of classic cocktails, but rum drinks are a go-to order in keeping with its old Cuba theme. You don't need a secret knock to gain entry despite the speakeasy vibe. Even so, its secluded basement locale makes is enough to make it a hideaway for guests of the boutique hotel, along with locals in the know.
> San Antonio Current (2023), The 50 best bars in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO
THE COUPLES THERAPY CONFERENCE
> The Imago Clinical Training (Module One of Three) is integrated into this Conference Experience
> Be inspired by the Keynote on the Relational Revolution at the Buena Vista Theater on UTSA's campus
> A Relationship Workshop is included in your conference registration (Savings of $450-950) and this covers your pre-requisite requirements to train for Certification. If you already attended, come again!
> Enjoy the Riverwalk's charm, the historical Hotel Havana, and the yummy food of OCHO during the workshop events!
> Begin the Conference with a day at the Havana Hotel with small group introductions and an overview.
> Understand how to apply your new insights to your professional client work Friday - Sunday at the Forum Office Complex
> Apply these powerful learning experiences towards becoming a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist!
APPLICATION
Monday - Wednesday
October 6-9
PRCONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
The Havana Hotel + OCHO
1015 Navarro St
Thursday
October 9
KEYNOTE 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Buena Vista Theater
501 W César E Chávez Blvd
Friday
October 10th - 12th
CONFERENCE
Forum Office Complex
8000 Frontage Rd
Lodging Options for Thursday, October 9 - Sunday, October 12
AirBNB: Balcones Heights, Oak Hills, Dellview
San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Medical Ctr NW
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Antonio Medical Center, TX
PRE-CONFERENCE TRACK ONE
Finding a Love to Keep Workshop & Keeping the Love You Find for Individuals
*English with Spanish Translation available
Whether you are in a relationship or you are seeking to find love, we can understand the powerful hidden forces that pull us towards a person, only to later be the cause of conflict which sours our feelings. Then with this understanding we can consciously navigate our choices to result in greater relationship satisfaction.
If you want to attend with a life-partner, there is a companion workshop for couples below called Getting the Love You Want as well as a digital version called the Couples Seminar (scroll for more information).
PRE-CONFERENCE TRACK TWO
Getting The Love You Want Workshop for Couples
*English with Spanish Translation available
When you register for the full conference, the pre-conference workshop is included in the price!
NOTE The digital course is an additional fee.
Please submit an application for the clinical training.
APPLICATIONCan't Make The Pre-Conference Workshop?
PLAY THE VIDEO BELOW!
A SELF-PACED, PRIVATE DIGITAL COURSE
Getting The Love You Want Couples Seminar
- The Getting the Love You Want The Couples Seminar includes all of the exercises from the book and workshop, ten demonstrations with real couples, and over 50 short, video lessons.
- Participate in an 8-week challenge of committing 3-4 hours a week and you can complete the Getting the Love Couples Seminar before the conference!
- Download the App, " Getting the Love You Want" on Google Play or the App Store to watch the video content from your phone.
- This couples course is an amazing professional development tool to deeply learn the Imago method of working with couples.
Choose from several registration options below:
Conference Packages
CONFERENCE: Imago Training + Relational Workshop
$1,000
Pre-Conference and Conference
CONFERENCE + WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE: Imago Training + Workshop + 3nts @ the Havana Hotel
$1,799
THE VERY, VERY BEST DEAL!
CONFERENCE + WORKSHOP + HAVANA HOTEL
Payment Plan CONFERENCE: Imago Training + Relational Workshop
$255/mo
4 Month Payment Plan $1,010
CONFERENCE + WORKSHOPAdd the Digital Getting the Love You Want Course!
CONFERENCE: Imago Training + Workshop + Digital Course (no lodging)
$1,545
Pre-Conference, Conference + Digital Workshop!
CONFERENCE + DIGITAL COURSE
CONFERENCE: Imago Training + Workshop + Digital Course + 3nts @ Hotel Havana
$2,339
THE BEST DEAL + the digital course!
CONFERENCE + WORKSHOP + DIGITAL COURSE + HAVANA HOTEL
Payment Plan CONFERENCE: Imago Training + Workshop + Digital Course
$535/mo
3 Month Payment Plan $1,605
CONFERENCE + DIGITAL COURSEPre-Conference (Only) for Individuals - No Conference
Keeping the Love You Find Workshop + Single Room 3nts @ the Havana Hotel
$1,279
Individual Workshop + Individual Room
WORKSHOP + INDIVIDUAL ROOM
Keeping the Love You Find Workshop for 2 + Double Room 3nts @ the Havana Hotel
$1,749
Workshop for 2 Individuals + Double Room
2 WORKSHOPS + DOUBLE ROOMPre-Conference (Only) for Couples - No Conference
Getting the Love You Want Workshop @ the Havana Hotel (no lodging or conference)
$950
Couples Workshop
WORKSHOP ONLY
Getting the Love You Want Workshop + Couple's Room @ the Havana Hotel
$1,889.00
Couples Workshop and Private Couples Room
WORKSHOP + LODGING
Chryssee M. Wright-Ohiri
LPC-Associate
Training in Imago Therapy with Michelle was nothing short of transformative. As an Associate Therapist, I walked into the training expecting to learn a new therapeutic approach. What I didn’t expect was the profound personal and professional growth that would come from working with Michelle.
Michelle has an extraordinary gift for making complex theory feel accessible, natural—even fun. Concepts that once felt abstract quickly became clear through her relatable teaching style. She doesn’t just explain Imago; she embodies it. Her ability to model the core principles—mirroring, empathy, attunement—creates a deeply supportive learning environment that’s both intellectually engaging and emotionally healing.
What stood out most was how seamlessly Michelle wove “teaching” and “being” together. She didn’t just teach the theory—she lived it, showing up for each of us with a compassion and presence that made us feel truly seen and heard. In that space, I found myself uncovering parts of my story I hadn’t fully acknowledged, and realizing just how much I needed that kind of attuned connection. It was, in many ways, unexpected “free therapy”—and it made me a better person and a more self-aware therapist.
Managing a room full of therapists-in-training (each with their own thoughts, insights, and inner dialogues) is no easy feat, but Michelle did it with grace, humor, and unwavering authenticity. Her warmth and humanity created a space that felt both safe and inspiring.
Katey Villalon
LMFT, IRT
I've admired Michelle Bohls for years, as she's a terrific therapist, an excellent trainer and mentor, as well as a dynamic and accomplished entrepreneur. In addition to being a leader in the IMAGO world, she's highly revered in the Austin therapy community. I began training with Michelle in 2021, becoming a Certified IMAGO Therapist and then a Workshop Presenter. I am so grateful for all that Michelle brings to her work, and I highly recommend any and all of the therapist workshops that she offers - especially the ones that she leads in Costa Rica!
By training with Michelle, you WILL become a more informed and skillful therapist, able to help couples to move their relationship from ordinary to extraordinary.
Rachael Maly
LPC, ATR-BC, CYT
Michelle’s Getting the Love You Want workshop was truly transformative. She was on fire—engaging, down to earth, and incredibly relatable. From the start, she made me feel seen and important, and she offered a vision of relationships that felt both hopeful and achievable, even in the midst of struggles.
I left that weekend with real tools and a renewed sense of possibility in my relationship.
I also attended Michelle's advanced trainings, and unlike other workshops that left me drained and overloaded, hers were spacious, experiential, and deeply integrative. Every moment was grounded in meaningful practice and connection.
Her energy, her example, and her encouragement made all the difference. She brings joy, depth, and real heart to everything she does.”
Rachael Maly
RELATIONAL COMPENTENCY
Transforming Lives Through the Power of Relational Competency and Connection Through Authenticity, Presence and Emotional Safety
Welcome to this journey of connection and healing. I’m so glad you’re here and ready to deepen your clinical and professional growth through the lens of relational competency.
In our profession over the past two decades, we have seen an increase in our understanding of trauma. Understanding the dynamics of relationships is next! As we understand how relationships and trauma interact with each other, including the power of healing through relationships, we are best empowered to help!
As therapists, we hold a unique strength—relational intelligence—that is more vital now than ever. In a digital world that too often fuels disconnection and isolation, genuine human connection has become a rare and precious currency.
Connection isn’t just a therapeutic tool—it’s a healing force. And today, it’s transforming how we engage, share information, and build trust. Where past models centered on authority, power, and the "experts," we are now called to lead, teach and market with authenticity, emotional attunement, and presence.
Relational competency allows us to show up fully—without sacrificing who we are. It empowers us to meet new clients, collaborate with peers, and sustain meaningful professional relationships, all while staying grounded in the truth of who we are and what we value. This is more than professional development—it’s a reclaiming of connection as the heart of our work. This is why I am passionate about guiding clinicians from around the globe in mastering the art and practice of Imago Relationship Therapy.
From my professional base here in Texas to training rooms in Romania, Turkey, The Netherlands, South Korea and Costa Rica, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of this work across cultures. What becomes crystal clear—no matter the language or location—is this: Relationship Work is Peace Work. Whether you're guiding couples through conflict or helping them rediscover love, you're contributing to something larger. Each moment of connection creates ripples—touching families, classrooms, communities, and the world beyond.
I will share this information not as an "expert" with all of the answers, but as someone who applies these tools to my own challenges in my friendships, my marriage, and in my parenting. Relationships are not easy! Yet when I a shift my mindset to the relational paradigm, my heart opens, and new possibilities emerge that create meaningful connections! Together we will explore ideas and tools together to learn and grow together.
If you’re ready to bring new depth, clarity, and effectiveness to your practice—and if you're curious about becoming a Certified Imago Therapist or an Imago Educator—there are rich professional opportunities ahead, grounded in our international Imago community and in local, personal connections. Even more importantly, this journey offers you the chance to transform not only your clients' relationships, but your own as well!
Come learn what’s emerging in the world of creating conscious relationships—and step into the kind of therapist, healer, and human you are meant to be.
Bring your colleagues and you partners!
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Find Other Trainings From Michelle Bohls
Michelle offers trainings online and around the world. Reach out if you would like to request something specific.
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