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Presentation: In this presentation, I cover some basic milestones that couples need to work through in order to work through infidelity. Cases of infidelity are commonly reported to be the hardest problems to treat. The milestones I cover come from my upcoming book: “Helping Couples Overcome Infidelity: A Therapist’s Manual” (Routledge, 2018). These milestones include: Reducing the crisis; acknowledging the pain caused; choosing to stay or leave the relationship; answering difficult questions; rebuilding trust; redefining the relationship; working through relationship problems; forgiveness. More specifically, I discuss challenging cases, countertransference issues, and helpful intervention strategies. My trainings include question and answer format, small and large group discussion, and lecture. Infidelity accounts for half of my private practice. I also will discuss confidentiality issues, how to identify if a client is lying or still in the “other” relationship, and what to do to help couples get better outcomes. My favorite part of this training includes covering the hardest cases I have treated.
Objectives:
- Identify basic milestones couples need to work through to overcome infidelity
- Discuss challenging cases, countertransference issues and helpful intervention strategies
- Describe confidentiality issues, how to identify if a client is lying or still in “other” relationship and how to help couples achieve better outcomes
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