Overview
Infidelity and Betrayal in Committed Relationships: Understanding, Healing, and Rebuilding
Live and Interactive via ZOOM | 2-Day Training
The disclosure of infidelity and betrayal is one of the most devastating and painful experiences a couple can face. It is also among the most complex and challenging issues encountered in therapy.
This engaging two-day online training will delve into the theory behind infidelity and its causes, explore the symptoms and relational impacts of betrayal and loss of trust, introduce models of treatment, and provide a wide range of intervention strategies to help couples repair, rejuvenate, and rebuild their relationships.
Key challenges addressed in treatment include:
• How much detail should be disclosed—and why
• Rebuilding trust after it has been shattered
• Managing hypervigilance, hyperarousal, and anxiety
• Developing emotional attunement and empathy between partners
Learning Outcomes
Learning Objectives – Participants will:
1. Understand the theory and root causes of betrayal in committed relationships
2. Identify key considerations and common pitfalls in the treatment of infidelity
3. Clarify the roles of confidentiality and transparency in couples therapy
4. Gain practical skills in using couples dialogue and emotional processing techniques to support healing
5. Learn the stages of the betrayal recovery model
6. Build competence in delivering effective interventions that restore trust and commitment
Prerequisite: Completion of Gottman Level 1 Training (minimum)
Presenter(s)
Trish Purnell-Webb, Clin Psych, Certified Gottman Therapist, Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainer & John Flanagan, AMHSW, MGT, Certified Gottman Therapist, Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainer
About the presenter(s)
Trish Purnell-Webb & John Flanagan - Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainers & Consultants – The Gottman Institute
With a proven track record of delivering over 200 professional training events worldwide. Their experience includes facilitating more than 50 Gottman Level 1, 50 Gottman Level 2, and 25 Gottman Level 3 workshops.
Trish is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with both couples and individuals. She specialises in supporting complex couples navigating trauma, mood disorders, personality vulnerabilities, anger management, affair recovery, and alcohol use. Alongside her clinical work, Trish is an experienced supervisor and assessor for the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
John brings extensive experience in working with couples, families, and young people, as well as in organisational development, keynote speaking, and professional training. For more than 15 years, he has facilitated psycho-education programs for Australian Veterans and their families, addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, and resilience. He also provides world-class therapy to couples across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
Together, they are dedicated to using sound, evidence-based approaches to help people build, repair, and revitalise strong, lasting relationships. They are equally committed to training and mentoring relationship therapists across Australia, NZ and Asia. As published authors and sought-after speakers, they are frequently featured in print media, podcasts, and keynote presentations.
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