Recovering from an Affair: 6 Sessions of Couples Therapy
Renee and Dennis, married for sixteen years, enter treatment a month after Renee discovered Dennis had been having an affair. This video documents their entire course of therapy, as Schwartz demonstrates how to help a couple work through this difficult issue.
See how Schwartz helps Renee and Dennis gradually identify the key parts of themselves that interfere with their ability to be intimate with each other; for instance, Dennis’s "minimizer" part activates Renee’s rageful "Cruella" part by concealing and trivializing the details of his affair. While they still have work to do by the end of the sixth session, you’ll be impressed with how far this couple has come with Schwartz’s expert guidance.
The video also includes Schwartz’s introduction to the principles and techniques of Internal Family Systems Therapy, along with his commentary after each session, giving the viewer an opportunity to hear why he chose specific interventions.
By watching this video, you will be able to:
- Help couples identify their own parts that get in the way of getting and staying close to each other,
- Create a safe atmosphere for couples to drop their defenses and engage in Self-to-Self connection,
- Apply IFS principles to your own countertransference reactions so you can be more present with your clients.
