Working with Couples

This article by Karen Ferry explores the complexities of working with couples dealing with infidelity. It outlines the emotional turmoil and challenges faced by both partners when an affair is discovered, emphasizing the role of therapy in navigating this difficult terrain. The article discusses various factors contributing to infidelity, including relational, psychological, and contextual elements. It also addresses the consequences of infidelity, such as loss of trust and emotional trauma, and provides a structured therapeutic approach to help couples either reconcile or separate with dignity. The therapeutic approach is divided into three stages: addressing the immediate impact of the affair, exploring the meaning behind the infidelity, and moving forward, whether together or apart. The article highlights the importance of continuous assessment, empathetic listening, and the careful management of countertransference by therapists to facilitate healing and resolution.

  • Understand the emotional and relational impact of infidelity on couples.

  • Identify the contributing factors that lead to infidelity in relationships.

  • Learn the three-stage therapeutic approach for managing infidelity in couples therapy.

  • Recognize the importance of continuous assessment and ethical considerations in therapy.

  • Explore the role of forgiveness and its challenges in the recovery process after infidelity.

  • Develop strategies to help couples rebuild trust and navigate the decision to stay together or separate.

Content

    1. Infidelity: Working with Couples by Karen Ferry

    2. Infidelity Quiz

    1. SoP July 2020

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