5 Challenges Couples Face after an Affair: Introduction to working with Affairs, Betrayal and Infidelity

Infidelity, Betrayal, Gaslighting, Staggered Disclosure, Dysregulated clients

Is it any wonder that most therapists even couples therapists want to avoid these couples at all costs. Yet according to research, betrayal is the reason why 50% of couples present for therapy.

So how do we help couples:

1. Calm their Nervous Systems
2. Escape Interrogation Spirals
3. Reestablish Trust

Steven Dromgool is Relate’s Clinical Director and has specialised in working with Betrayal and Affairs over the last decade. Trained in 6 different approaches to couples therapy Steven is passionate about supporting clinicians and clients to heal, grow and protect their families.

This seminar will look at 5 common challenges couples face and some strategies to help them negotiate that:

5 Challenges Couples Face

1. Disclosure - Escaping the Interrogation Spiral
2. Betrayal Shock - Empowering Clients with Hope
3. Gaslighting - Delusion, Confusion, Chaos and Denial
4. Reestablishing Safety - Fidelity Contracts
5. Co-Regulation - Using the Attachment Bond