Advanced Training in Affair Recovery, Infidelity Treatment & Betrayal Repair for Mental Health Professionals
Brain Based - Trust Focused - Practical
Immediate Benefit for Current Clients
Better After Betrayal: Hope & Trust for Therapists
A structured, brain-based introduction to stabilising couples after betrayal. Designed to be practical and solution focused for counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers.
In under two hours, gain practical, research-informed strategies you can use immediately with clients facing affairs, mistrust and relational rupture. Immediate access, self-paced, mobile-friendly and built to give clinicians hope, clarity and genuine momentum in the therapy room.
What You’ll Learn
- How intimate partner betrayal impacts the brain, attachment and relational safety.
- The three common therapist errors that unintentionally reinforce mistrust.
- How to use micro-repair moments to calm reactivity and rebuild connection.
- Why a structured betrayal-recovery model outperforms insight-only approaches.
- How clinicians can create an early sense of safety—even in highly volatile sessions.
Ideal For
Counsellors, psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists and both couples and individual therapists whether newly qualified or highly experienced.
Why Trust Work Matters More Than Ever
Betrayal is one of the most destabilising experiences in the relational world; not just for couples, but for therapists.
Most clinicians report feeling under-equipped, especially around:
- Shock physiology vs trauma responses
- Gaslighting and reality distortion
- Staggered disclosure
- High-arousal sessions
- Rapid shifts between states
- Attachment injuries and identity collapse
- Structuring sessions without overwhelming clients
Current training models rarely offer a practical, phased map for betrayal recovery.
Yet the clinical need is significant: betrayal affects clients across cultures, ages, and relationship structures—and the demand for competent support continues to grow worldwide.
NZ/AU therapists, in particular, expect approaches grounded in neuroscience, attachment, safety, pacing, and ethics.
This is why Better After Betrayal exists: to provide a reliable, structured framework that clinicians can trust.
Better After Betrayal Intensive: Mapping the Journey to Trust (Levels 1 & 2, 40 Hours)
A structured, comprehensive betrayal-recovery training for therapists.
Participants will get full access to Level 1 at registration. Level 2 will begin 15 September at 12 pm NZ Time / 9 AM Sydney Time
Continuing Education: Australian Counselling Association for 10 OPD Points (Pending)
Level 1: Online, self paced training that helps you map the process.
This 20-hour self-paced program gives clinicians a complete therapeutic map for working effectively with affairs, betrayal, mistrust and post-infidelity rebuilding.
Created by PORT’s Clinical Director Steven Dromgool, the model integrates neurobiology, phased trust-repair, developmental mapping, structured disclosure and session-by-session intervention planning.
Why Clinicians Choose This Training
Because it answers the core questions most therapists silently carry:
- "How do I stabilise clients in shock?"
- "What do I do when disclosure becomes chaotic or unsafe?"
- "How do I manage gaslighting without escalating conflict?"
- "How do I rebuild trust practically - not just conceptually?"
- "What tools help couples co-regulate instead of polarise?"
- "How do I help them create and build a vision of a new Relationship that is worth the effort to build?"
This training gives you the tools, map, language and structure to navigate these high-stakes moments with confidence.
Better After Betrayal Intensive: Mapping the Journey to Trust (Levels 1 & 2)
Better After Betrayal Intensive Level 1 & 2 - $995
Participants will get full access to Level 1 at registration. Level 2 will start 15 September 2026.
Continuing Education: Australian Counselling Association for 10 OPD Points (Pending)
Level 1 is a 20-hour, self-paced training that gives counsellors and mental health practitioners a clear, structured framework for working with affairs, betrayal and broken trust. It integrates neurobiology, attachment, developmental mapping and structured disclosure into practical tools you can apply immediately. Through focused modules, clinical demonstrations and a downloadable toolkit, you’ll learn how to stabilise distressed couples, manage gaslighting and disclosure, rebuild safety and guide clients toward meaningful repair and secure attachment.
Level 2 is an 8 week, 2.5 hour online, practice based training. Learners will practice the skills learned in Level 1 and begin developing mastery.
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Description
Better After Betrayal Intensive Level 1 & 2 - Early Registration $995 (full price will be $1295)
Payment Plan - Note: this link will take you to our learning portal. It will allow you to pay over 3 months in USD.
Participants will get full access to Level 1 at registration. Level 2 will start September 15, 2026 at 12 Noon NZ time / 10 AM Sydney time. See calendar here.
Continuing Education: Approved by the Australian Counselling Association for 10 OPD Points
Supporting couples after an affair is some of the most challenging therapeutic work we face. Clients arrive dysregulated, frightened, shame-filled, or defensive. Sessions can escalate quickly. Therapists must hold safety, track multiple states, manage disclosures, guide regulation, and maintain clarity all at once.
This 20-hour Intensive gives you a complete, structured model for safely and confidently guiding clients from the initial shock of betrayal through to genuine repair, reconnection, and secure attachment.
Developed and taught by PORT Clinical Director
Steven Dromgool, this course brings together:
- neurobiology
- attachment science
- developmental mapping
- structured disclosure
- somatic co-regulation
- trust repair protocols
- live demonstrations
- practitioner tools and templates
You’ll walk away with clarity, structure, and confidence for when it matters most.
Who This Course Is For
Designed for practitioners across Australia and New Zealand:
- Counsellors
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Social Workers
- Family Therapists
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Relationship & Couples Therapists
- Individual clinicians who frequently see betrayal themes
If you support clients navigating infidelity, mistrust, confusing disclosures, emotional volatility, or complex attachment injuries; then this training is for you.
What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Training
By the end of this program, you will:
- Confidently structure all four phases of betrayal recovery
- Stabilise highly reactive couples using somatic and relational co-regulation strategies
- Identify gaslighting dynamics and manage reality distortion safely
- Conduct structured disclosure without escalating harm
- Understand the neurobiological impact of betrayal (shock, identity collapse, threat perception)
- Guide couples toward predictable, safe relational rhythms
- Rebuild attachment using the baby/child/adult brain model
- Support clients to develop “Relationship 2.0”—a meaningful, more secure partnership
- Reduce therapist overwhelm using clear session maps and tools
The Pre-Course Foundations
Three essential primers are included in this training. These prepare you for the concepts of the full 20 hour course.
- 5 Challenges Couples Face After an Affair
- Betrayal First Aid
- Mapping the Why
These provide critical context for the full framework and help ensure you start the Intensive prepared and grounded.
Four Demonstration Sessions With Clinical Commentary
Watch real clinical footage of
Steven Dromgool working with betrayal dynamics.
See, moment-by-moment:
- how to track nervous system states
- when to scaffold safety
- how to intervene without escalation
- how to restore connection organically
- what to say (and not say) during critical moments
These are rarely offered in betrayal-focused trainings and are consistently cited as the most transformative part of the program.
Practitioner Toolkit (Downloadable Templates & Guides)
Includes:
- Safety plan and session structure templates
- Fidelity contract framework
- Structured disclosure preparation worksheets
- Co-regulation scripts & prompts
- Developmental/sexual blueprint tools
- Therapist checklists for each phase of recovery
Everything you need to support clients immediately.
Relational Brain Model: Clinician Guide
A practical, easy-to-apply model integrating:
- attachment theory
- nervous system regulation
- polyvagal principles
- pacing and timing of interventions
- truth-testing and congruence tracking
Transforms complex neuroscience into accessible, session-ready strategies.
Certificate of Completion
Supports annual CPD requirements across major Australian and New Zealand professional bodies. Approved by the ACA for 10 OPD points.
Level 1 Course Format
- 20 hours of video content
- Structured modules with guided practice
- Demonstration sessions
- Printable resources
- Self-paced
- Mobile-friendly
- Lifetime access
-Certificate on completion
Level 1 Course Format
- 8 Weekly live training
- 2.5 Hours per week to enhance learning
- Practice the most important trust building skills
- Learn to manage anxiety and stress during intense betrayal therapy
- 1 Week Break: See Full Schedule
About the Instructor
Steven Dromgool
Clinical Director, PORT (Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy)
Steven is a leading clinician in betrayal recovery, known for his structured, safety-focused, neurobiologically-informed approach to couples therapy. He brings warmth, clarity, and over 15 years of specialist experience helping couples rebuild connection and secure attachment after affairs.
Professional FAQs
Is this course suitable for new graduates?
Yes. Early-career practitioners often report this training gives them clarity and confidence they wish they’d had from day one.
Is this recognised for CPD/OPD?
Australian Counselling Association: Approved for 10 OPD Points
Most practitioners use this for annual CPD hours, please check your accrediting body’s guidelines.
Is it relevant for individual therapy?
Absolutely. Betrayal issues appear frequently in individual work.
How practical is the training?
Extremely. You receive scripts, templates, checklists, and real-session demonstrations.
Do I need the short course first?
It’s helpful, but not required. If you register for the Better After Betrayal Introduction, and decide to register for the intensive, we will refund the cost of the introduction course. Email admin@relate.online.
Money Back Guarantee
We will refund your payment if you complete all of the self paced course content and attend all 8 sessions and believe this training hasn't added value to your clinical work.
Better After Betrayal: Level 2 - Live Clinical Training (20 Hours)
Deepen Your Mastery: Live Advanced Training in Betrayal Recovery
Level 2 is an advanced, live clinical training designed for therapists who want to confidently apply the full PORT betrayal-recovery model in real time. Delivered across 20 hours over 8 weeks, this program blends live teaching, demonstration, supervision and guided practice to help you integrate the model into actual clinical work with nuance and confidence.
Prerequisites:
- Participants must have completed or be currently enrolled in Better After Betrayal Level 1 (the 20-hour Intensive).
What You’ll Receive:
- Live teaching from Steven Dromgool
- Case consultation with structured clinical feedback
- Supervised practice applying key interventions and session strategies
- Support for complex or high-risk cases, including pacing and safety planning
- Coaching in therapist presence and in-session regulation
- Advanced training in structured disclosure, developmental mapping and relational brain tracking
- A supportive cohort environment for professional connection and growth
This 8-week program is ideal for therapists seeking deeper mastery, hands-on clinical refinement and the support needed to safely navigate betrayal work in the therapy room.