Let’s Talk Infidelity
The disclosure of infidelity and betrayal is among the most devastating and painful experiences that couples face. It is also one of the most challenging and complicated problems encountered in therapy. This Live and Interactive via ZOOM 2 days will explore the theory of infidelity and it’s causes, the symptoms and relational impacts of betrayal and loss of trust, models of treatment and present a range of intervention strategies for helping couples repair, rejuvenate and rebuild their relationships.
Some of the challenges encountered in treatment that will be addressed are:
· how much detail should be disclosed and why;
· how to help with shattered trust;
· dealing with hypervigilance, hyper-arousal and anxiety;
· how to develop the skill of emotional attunement and build empathy between the partners.
Objectives - Participants will:
(1) understand the theory and causes of betrayal in committed relationships;
(2) Identify key thematic considerations in understanding and treating infidelity, including pitfalls to avoid;
(3) Address the issue of confidentiality and transparency in couples therapy with clarity;
(4) Become familiar with the use of a couple’s dialogue process and empathic emotional processing techniques to facilitate the couple’s work of emotional healing;
(5) Understand the recovery model of betrayal;
(6) Gain competence in the facilitation of a range of interventions and interventional strategies to rebuild trust and commitment.
Please note that this training is not the required Treating Affairs and Trauma required to enter the Gottman Certification Track.
Prerequisites - Minimum Level 1 Gottman Training.
Learning Methods: Live and Interactive via ZOOM
The workshop will be facilitated by Trish Purnell-Webb and John Flanagan.
Trish and John are both Certified Gottman Method Therapists, Advanced Clinical Trainers and Consultants for the Gottman Institute and also have advanced training in the delivery of Emotionally Focussed Therapy for Couples.
CPD: This training is eligible for 12 hours of CPD. Participants will receive a workbook for the series in pdf form and Zoom meeting details the week of the training.
For more details about this series please contact Kylie-Jo on [email protected]
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