Using Crucible Therapy in the Treatment of Extramarital Affairs

In this new series we will look closely at how to treat a case where there has been an affair. It will be a similar format to previous webinar series, where you will see an experienced crucible therapist working in the chair, demonstrating the skills being taught (using video material). You will learn how to develop clinical interventions that are effective and establish therapeutic alliances with a couple where one partner is having an affair. This will be a highly interactive workshop, where participants will get the opportunity to ask questions, and a chance to practice what they are learning.

In the first part of the series, we will focus on how to get a good co-construction of the case. We will also look at how to deal with some of the complex issues that arise in the therapy room when working with couples. Over the 8-month series we will then look at how to treat the couple. This includes having a close look at how to develop clinical interventions that are effective and establish traction with the couple. We will also look at how to steer the therapy to address the most important issues in the case. Some of the concepts that will be covered during this webinar series include:

• Developing good co-construction of the case

• Establishing treatment goals and identifying what the most important issue is in the case

• How to develop clinical interventions that are effective and establish traction with the couple

• How to treat couples with affairs

• Importance of using elicitation windows to get a clear picture of the case

• The importance of mind mapping in Crucible Neurobiological Therapy, and how to deal with mind masking and mind twisting

• Building and maintaining a balanced alliance with the couple

• Developing collaborative alliance with the couple and doing collaborative confrontation

• Isomorphic moves

• Creating moments of meeting

• Handling difficult dynamics in the therapy room

• Handling the moves that the couple makes and not letting them get around you

• Two choice dilemmas

• How to help the couple become more solid and increase their level of differentiation

• The importance of the personal development of the therapist

• Handling the complexity of couples therapy

Dates and Times

USA Group

• Wednesday, February 25 — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)

• Wednesday, March 25 — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)

• Wednesday, April 22 — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)

• Wednesday, May 27 — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)

• Wednesday, August 26 — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)

• Wednesday, September 16 — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)

• Wednesday, October 14 — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)

• Wednesday, November 18 — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)

European Group

• Wednesday, February 25 — 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CET)

• Wednesday, March 25 — 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CET)

• Wednesday, April 22 — 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CET)

• Wednesday, May 27 — 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CET)

• Wednesday, August 26 — 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CET)

• Wednesday, September 16 — 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CET)

• Wednesday, October 14 — 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CET)

• Wednesday, November 18 — 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CET)

Australian Group

• Wednesday, February 25 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Brisbane Time)

• Wednesday, March 25 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Brisbane Time)

• Wednesday, April 22 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Brisbane Time)

• Wednesday, May 27 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Brisbane Time)

• Wednesday, August 26 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Brisbane Time)

• Wednesday, September 16 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Brisbane Time)

• Wednesday, October 14 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Brisbane Time)

• Wednesday, November 18 — 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Brisbane Time)

Duration: 2 hours each month

Please note: This series will be recorded to help maximize learning. It is expected that participants will attend the live sessions. However, if you cannot attend a particular session then you can catch up by watching the recording. Recordings will not be distributed to participants that register, but who do not attend the live sessions.

Cost: $900 USD or €800

About the Presenter

Natalie Westera trained with Dr. David Schnarch from 2011 to 2020. She is dedicated to training up other crucible therapists, and has run workshops in the US, Europe, and Australia. She also leads consultation groups. Natalie is a couple and family therapist with 20+ years of clinical experience. She currently works in private practice in Norway. In addition, she has worked at the family department at Modum Bad, in private practice in Australia, Ullevaal Hospital, Logan Hospital, and Child and Youth Mental Health. Personally, she has been married for 26 years and has two teenage daughters.

Register

If you are interested in registering for this webinar series, please send an email to nataliewestera@gmail.com. Limited spaces are available.