Better After Betrayal Intensive: Mapping the Journey to Trust

Better After Betrayal Intensive Level 1 & 2 - Very Early Registration $795 (Will be $995 starting May 1, full price will be $1295)

Participants will get full access to Level 1 at registration. Level 2 will start September 1, 2026. View Full Schedule

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.

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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.

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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:

- 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.

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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.