The Boat:
Navigating Love With Intention
Get in the Boat, Pick Up the Oars, And Row!
Navigating the bumpy waters of life requires a sturdy vessel. In order to create a successful relationship, we need to get in the boat, pick up the oars, and row together. This workshop provides couples with the tools you need to navigate the ups and downs of your relationship journey with intention and clarity, while maintaining your affection for one another. You will make a plan that will allow you to achieve your life and relationship goals together.
Join Dr. Wendy and Bob for an online, weekend workshop where you’ll:
Learn tools to communicate with empathy and clarity
Understand and honor your differences
Build trust and respect in your relationship
Use daily tools to stay connected
This workshop is a revamped offering directly from Dr.Wendy and Bob Patterson! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!
Get in the Boat,
Pick Up Your Oars,
And Row!
INSTRUCTORS: Wendy and Bob Patterson (details below)
SCHEDULE: April 10-11, 2026. Friday: 6:00 - 8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm (Eastern Standard Time).
Additionally, there is around an hour’s worth of homework (reflections and exercises) each day of the session.
LOCATION: Online virtual workshop via Zoom. Participants will receive login information by email the week of the workshop.
COST: $445 per person. Please select only one registration.
CEUs: 10 Core CEUs for therapists are available from LPCAGA for LPC, LMFT, and LCSW for an additional $30 fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel 14+ days prior to the starting date of the program, your registration fee may be refunded minus a $50 non-refundable finance charge. If you cancel within 14 days of the program (or do not show on the scheduled date), your registration fee is not eligible for refund but can be applied to the next available program.
QUESTIONS? Email Allison Dragony at allison@imagogeorgia.com
RECORDING: This workshop will be recorded. The final recording will only include the speaker view of the presentation. No footage of participants will be included in the final recording.
“Keeping the Love You Find” is based on the work of Drs. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt and serves as a beautiful companion to our “Getting the Love You Want” workshop, or as a meaningful starting point on its own.
Why Attend?
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This session is for couples who want to build healthier, more conscious connections with their partners.
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Through interactive exercises, you’ll practice communication tools you can apply to difficult conversations as well as moments you want to remember positively in your relationship
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The exercises are completed on your own and with your partner. Many participants say the connection and community with other couples built during this weekend are a highlight of the experience!
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Learn practical skills to show up authentically in your relationship
Say goodbye to old patterns that are holding you back
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Explore the past experiences that may be influencing you in the present and learn how to navigate your reactions with intention
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Build skills to reduce conflict and foster connection
Create a map of a thriving future together
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Dr. Wendy Palmer Patterson and Bob Patterson have been leading Imago workshops for over 35 years. They run a private therapy practice in the Inman Park neighborhood of Atlanta and bring their passion for Imago to their work and life. Their experience, humor, mutual respect and admiration enhance every moment of this workshop.
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Wendy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with more than four decades of experience. She holds a PhD in Counseling with a Specialization in Imago Relationship Therapy. Her focus is “relationship consciousness” and she helps couples, individuals, and businesses build more intentional and fulfilling relationships.
Wendy offers counseling for couples, individuals, families, and groups as well as seminars, workshops, and business consultations. She trains professionals in all levels of theory and application of Imago Relationship Therapy. Wendy is also responsible for certifying therapists as Certified Imago Therapists, evaluating potential Imago Workshop Presenters, and training professionals to become Certified Imago Facilitators.
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Bob is a psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in private practice for more than three decades. His areas of focus include helping corporate clients build stronger teams through Imago Relationship Therapy consulting, as well as facilitating The Clearing for Men group sessions.
Prior to co-founding Imago Georgia with his wife Wendy, Bob specialized in management consulting and human resources. He is co-owner of Birkman Atlanta and offers consulting services for Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses in the areas of communications, team building, conflict management, organizational transitions, and more. Learn more at www.birkmanatlanta.com
