Working With Infidelity: Online and Offline 4 CE Credits

Course overview

Every therapist deals with affairs - sexual, emotional, internet. And although most therapists say they use a "systems approach," it's hard to maintain that perspective when cases are presented as involving a selfish Betrayer and a heartbroken Betrayed, or a deprived, desperate partner and an indifferent, withholding mate. Supporting the dignity and humanity of both parties gives a couple the best chance to reconcile. The idea that the Betrayer has to beg forgiveness and accept whatever relationship the Betrayed demands is a disservice to both parties, and it typically leads to client dropouts or treatment failure. In cases involving infidelity, challenging patients' stereotypes about power, gender, and sexuality is vital - which requires insight, creativity, and self-discipline from the therapist. This intermediate level course consists of 4 video recordings, with audio versions and transcripts available. It addresses fresh ways of looking at affairs, fidelity, and sexuality - so that they can better evaluate patients, sort out individual and relationship issues, and help people heal from the experiences of powerlessness, grief, rage, and damaged self-esteem that are common on both sides of betrayal.