This training, inspired by Shirley Glass’s groundbreaking work Not Just Friends, provides therapists with the tools and insights needed to guide couples through the complexities of infidelity recovery. Below is the full outline, encompassing all critical chapters to ensure a thorough and transformative learning experience.
Chapter 1: Introduction To Affair Recovery
- The Prevalence of Infidelity
- Reframing Infidelity
- Motivations Behind Infidelity
- Types of Infidelity
- Overlap and Complexity
- “Walls and Windows”
- Therapists Role: Nonjudgmental Space
- Infidelity as a Catalyst for Growth
- Rebuilding Foundations
- Key Takeaways
Chapter 2: The Anatomy of an Affair
- Stages of an Affair
- Role of Secrecy and Deception
- Psychological Underpinnings of an Affair
- Red Flags and Early Warning Signs
- Key Takeaways
Chapter 3: Healing After Betrayal
- Immediate Aftermath
- Therapists Role In Crisis Management
- Acknowledging the Pain
- Role of the Involved Partner
- Steps to Rebuilding Trust
- Addressing the Affairs Underlying Causes
- Key Takeaways
Chapter 4: Rebuilding Intimacy and Connection
- Understanding Intimacy: A Holistic View
- Key Challenges
- Cultivating Emotional Intimacy
- Building Emotional Safety
- Re-establishing Relational Intimacy
- Developing a Shared Vision for the Future
- Key Takeaways
Chapter 5: Strengthening Commitment
- Commitment: A Dynamic Process
- Resilience in Relationships
- Practical Strategies for Building Resilience
- Proactively Safeguarding the Relationship
- Creating a Vision for the Future
- Key Takeaways
Chapter 6: Preventing Relapse and Maintaining Trust
- Understanding Relapse
- Factors Contributing To Relapse
- Strategies for Preventing Relapse
- Fostering Emotional and Physical Intimacy
- Key Takeaways
Chapter 7: Building a New Vision for the Future
- The importance of a Shared Vision
- Rebuilding Hope & Optimism
- Defining Shared Goals and Dreams
- Creating Rituals of Connection
- Overcoming Future Challenges Together
- Therapists Role in Vision Building
- Key Takeaways
Chapter 8: Sustaining Growth and Commitment
- Why Growth Matters
- Characteristics of Growth-Oriented Couples
- Fostering Lifelong Learning
- Renewing Commitment Regularly
- Embracing the Future
Chapter 9: Moving Beyond the Affair
- The Process of Rebuilding Trust
- The Power of Forgiveness
- Strengthening Emotional Intimacy
- Recreating Physical Intimacy
- Establishing Boundaries
- Commitment to Ongoing Growth
- The Power of Moving Forward Together
Chapter 10: Creating a Stronger Future
- Why Rituals and Traditions Matter
- Building Culture of Growth and Continuous Learning
- The Practice of Emotional and Relational Maintenance
- Setting Long Term Goals
- Creating a Joint Vision Statement
- The Importance of Professional Support
- The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Affair Recovery
- Moving From Pain to Possibility
Chapter 11: The Role of Self Care in Affair Recovery
- Why Self Care is Vital in Recovery
- Self Care Strategies for Both Partners
- Therapists Role in Encouraging Self care
Chapter 12: Addressing Relational Challenges Post Affair
- Advanced Communication Techniques for Affair Recovery
- Rebuilding Physical Intimacy Post Affair
- Addressing Insecurity and Jealousy
Chapter 13: Evaluating Long Term Healing and Success
- Evaluating Progress in Affair Recovery
- Celebrating Success: Acknowledging Progress
- Sustaining Progress and Preventing Relapse
- Continuing the Journey Beyond Recovery
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