Infidelity: First Session- Assessment + Triaging
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm CT
Outside Study: 1 hour
Didactic Presentation: 2 hours
Educator: Robbin King
Description: The goal of this didactic is to help the therapist gain a clearer perspective of what EFT Infidelity work entails while being aware of the following:
- Understand the purpose of Session 1: Why stabilization, not solution, is the key clinical focus after infidelity.
- Apply the Three Core Elements of Session 1Triage, Story Mapping, and Initial Containment — what each entails and how to implement them safely.
- Use Therapist Tools and Language to Build Emotional Safety: Learn how to validate both partners, manage emotional flooding, and establish a calm therapeutic presence.
- Recognize the Common Pitfalls: What to Avoid in Early-Stage Work to Prevent Re-traumatization or Derailment.
- Set the Stage for Sessions 2 and beyond- Understand how Session 1 sets the foundation for deeper EFT cycle work and emotional repair.
Pre-Didactic Materials:
Working with Affairs in EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy Part 1 with EFT Trainer Scott Woolley, PhD
Affair Series #2: Assessment and Triage
Infedelity Flow Chart