Overview
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.
Learning Outcomes
Outline of the Day
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.
Presenter(s)
Trish Purnell-Webb, Clin Psych, Certified Gottman Therapist, Advanced Clinical Trainer & Consultant
John Flanagan, AMHSW, MGT, Certified Gottman Therapist, Advanced Clinical Trainer & Consultant
About the presenter(s)
Trish and John are Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainers & Consultants for the Gottman Institute. They have facilitated over 200+ training events including 50+ Gottman Level 1 - 50+ Gottman Level 2 - 25+ Gottman Level 3 workshops.
Trish is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with both couples and individuals. Trish brings a wealth of experience working with complex couples struggling with trauma, mood disorders, personality vulnerabilities, anger management issues, affair recovery and alcohol use and is also an experienced clinical supervisor and assessor for the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority.
John also has an extensive experience in service delivery with couples, families and young people, as well as in organisational development, keynote speaking and training. Over the last 15+ years, John has provided a range of psycho-education group programs to Australian Veterans and their families in areas such as trauma, depression, anxiety and resilience as well as providing gold standard therapy to couples from all around Australia, SE Asia and NZ.
Both Trish & John's guiding principles, are to utilise sound, evidenced-based approaches to support people in building, repairing and rejuvenating strong, sustainable relationships. They are also committed to developing and training relationship therapists across Australia, NZ, and Asia. They are published authors, and are both asked to regularly appear in print, podcasts and key note speaking.