Without a highly concrete road map for helping couples heal from infidelity, it’s easy for therapists to get lost in the labyrinth of emotions. Additionally, generic therapy skills often don’t work with couples dealing with the aftermath of betrayal. Using illustrative video clips, this workshop will provide a nuts-and-bolts, step-by-step plan including unorthodox strategies for dealing with different phases of recovery. The emphasis in this workshop, however, will be on concrete clinical tools required to guide clients through and beyond the often shocking discovery of their partners’ affairs. Learn how to effectively coach both betrayed and unfaithful partners to undertake specific tasks to heal personally, strengthen their relationship, and master skills for navigating the complex, zigzag road to recovery, where progress can alternate with setbacks from week to week. You’ll explore how to work with an array of post-affair issues, and learn:
This session has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. For a full list of approved sessions, click here.
Learning Objectives:
When and how to discuss the details of the betrayal, and whether to give an ultimatum to end the affair.
How to handle secrets and help partners begin to rebuild trust through “x-treme” accountability.
How to help clients manage rumination and self-sabotaging thoughts, and offer apologies that matter.
How to deal with inevitable setbacks and instill hope when couples experience “recovery fatigue”.