Bias Reporting
IRNA welcomes any and all complaints, feedback, or concerns and will take action when it is within the domain of the organization to do so. For issues outside of the domain of the organization, IRNA will direct the complainant to the proper organization or authority and make our best effort to help facilitate a resolution.
We invite you to set aside about 60 minutes, make a cup of tea or coffee, and cozy up on your couch to read the IRNA Bias Intervention Guidebook, at your leisure.
We believe that at the heart of Imago is the relentless yearning for meaningful connection. This is why personally addressing biases is not an optional step but rather a fundamental conscious agreement. We've witnessed firsthand and lived the experience of how implicit biases can disrupt connections, creating invisible barriers between us and the very people we seek to understand and connect with. How beautiful that Imago recognizes the inner work we all must do to "remove barriers to love" (Rumi).
History: Historically within the Imago community, we are aware that ruptures related to racial biases or lack of cultural competency have gone mostly unaddressed and have led to Imago practitioners or trainees from marginalized groups leaving the Imago community or keeping themselves distant and uninvolved. Therefore, in our attempt to intervene in this sad dynamic, we offer this Guidebook to help us enhance our education toward preventing future ruptures related to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
Trigger Warning: We want to name and acknowledge that reading some of these scenarios may trigger shame, discomfort, and fragility for some of us. In the event that you feel moved to reach out to offer your thoughts and/or seek support as a result of this Guidebook, we invite you to email: JEDI@imagorelationshipswork.
Creating a community that is truly inclusive and equitable is at the core of our intention behind this Guidebook. This vision for our Imago organization compels us to advocate for a robust bias intervention system. Such a system is not just a mechanism for addressing biases; it's a statement of our collective values and a testament to our commitment to nurturing a community where every individual can thrive.
We hope that this living Bias Intervention Guidebook illuminates and uplifts our growth as an Imago community.
Our Commitment...
Imago Relationships North America (IRNA), as an organization, consciously commits to increasing awareness and understanding for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) within our organization. We will continually review policies, behaviors, actions, and programs and work to ensure we are aware, culturally proficient, and antiracist. We commit to providing platforms for ongoing education and reflection for our members’ growth and deeper understanding. As an organization, we recognize the lasting impact of historic transgenerational injustices and choose to align with sustainable transformation and pledge to be accountable for doing the work toward an equitable and just future. IRNA welcomes and aims to be enriched by all people and cultures.
If there is any barrier to your joining or participating in IRNA or its events, we will do our best to help. Please send us an email...we want to hear from you!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Audit
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) trainer and auditor, Jessy Molina, of Molina Consulting LLC has been working with the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) to conduct an audit of Imago Relationships North America (IRNA). Since January of 2022, Jessy has been conducting interviews with IRNA members and leadership, collecting survey feedback and reviewing IRNA's programs and content with the goal of helping IRNA define guidelines, policies, best practices to ensure justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are practiced throughout our organization.
The intention of the audit is to help IRNA in our ongoing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work by identifying:
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Systemic issues and challenges within IRNA and our field of work
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Interpersonal issues and challenges that may embody implicit bias, inequity, and micro-aggressive behavior
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Areas where accountability and responsibility are needed to continually build and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for present and future practitioners and clients of Imago
The JEDI Circle hosted a Community Meeting in June 2022 where DEI auditor, Jessy Molina, presented her findings and recommendations from the audit. Below you will find links to both the audit report and a recording of the meeting.
In October 2022 a group of dedicated Imago Professionals met for a 2-day intensive Strategy Session to create an action plan for implementing the recommendations that came out of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion audit. Watch this information-packed video to hear about the results of that session.
Imago Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities for individuals identifying as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) Imago Advanced Training in North America.
Click here for upcoming Advanced Training dates and registration.
Imago Conference 2025 - Sweet Home Imago, in the Chicago-area, Friday - Sunday, October 24-26, 2025
Partial (50%) scholarships will be available to help cover conference registration fees, as funding allows (all scholarships are funded by donations).
The deadline for submitting a scholarship application has passed (8/31/2025). Contact
Canadian Friends & Neighbors Discount
In recognition of the current exchange rate between the US Dollar and Canadian Dollar, and as a gesture of goodwill to our friends and neighbors in Canada, we are offering our Canadian members a 30% discount off all our prices for training and education programs. This discount aims to offset this difference in the value of the USD vs the CAD and make our programs more accessible to Canadian participants.
This offer reflects our commitment to fostering strong relationships not only between couples but also between our international communities. We value the contributions of our Canadian members and hope this discount will encourage greater participation in our training and educational offerings. Please reach out to
"We want a culture that is inclusive of everyone and where everyone who joins feels they have the opportunities to succeed and grow."
~ Nellie Borrero
