Betrayal, whether through compulsive sexual behavior or infidelity, shatters trust and disrupts the emotional stability of couples. The journey to rebuild trust and intimacy can be daunting, but with the right guidance and strategies, healing is possible.Â
Join Dr. Stefanie Carnes, a renowned expert in the field, for a transformative training session designed to equip mental health professionals with practical tools and techniques to support couples through the aftermath of betrayal. Dr. Carnes will delve into the traumatic nature of betrayal and provide insights into managing the complex dynamics it introduces.Â
Join us and discover:Â
- Signs and symptoms of betrayal trauma to effectively address the emotional and psychological impact on the betrayed partnerÂ
- Strategies to stabilize couples in the immediate aftermath of betrayal, helping them navigate the initial shock and turmoilÂ
- Techniques to assist couples in managing the disclosure of secrets, fostering an environment where the unfaithful party can respond with empathy and sensitivity.Â
- Therapeutic interventions designed to move couples towards forgiveness and healing, including methods from Dr. Carnes’ acclaimed book, Courageous Love: A Couples Guide to Conquering BetrayalÂ
Who should takes the course
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Addiction Counselors
- Psychotherapists
- Therapists
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- other Behavioral Health Professionals
Learning Objectives:
- Identify betrayal trauma symptoms. Â
- Determine how to manage the crisis of betrayal to stabilize a couple. Â Â
- Choose interventions designed to facilitate forgiveness and healing.Â
Course Modules / Outline
- Overview of traumatic stress manifestations related to betrayalÂ
- Symptoms of betrayalÂ
- Response to betrayal Â
- Support strategies for healingÂ
- Ongoing Therapy InterventionsÂ
- Risks and limitationsÂ
Why Take This Course?
Because betrayal trauma is real—and healing requires skilled guidance.
This course empowers therapists with the tools to help couples rebuild trust, restore emotional connection, and move forward after infidelity or sexual betrayal.
Led by Dr. Stefanie Carnes, a pioneer in the field, you’ll learn how to:
Identify betrayal trauma and its impact
Stabilize couples in emotional crisis
Navigate disclosures with empathy
Facilitate forgiveness and long-term healing
If you work with couples, this course is essential.
It will deepen your clinical confidence and transform your ability to guide clients through one of the most painful challenges in relationships.
Meet the Course Expert:
Dr. Stefanie Carnes is the president of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), a training institute and professional organization for addiction professionals. The clinical architect for Willow House at The Meadows, she works with sexually addicted clients and their families, helping those struggling with sex, love, and intimacy disorders.
A licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT-approved supervisor, Dr. Carnes’ areas of expertise include working with patients and families dealing with multiple co-occurring addictions including eating disorders, chemical dependency, and intimacy issues. She is also a certified sex addiction therapist and supervisor, specializing in therapy for couples and families dealing with sexual addiction. A popular conference speaker at both the state and national levels, Dr. Carnes is also the author of numerous publications including the books Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts, Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts, and Facing Addiction: Starting Recovery From Alcohol and Drugs.
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