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Training & Education
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Let's Talk Infidelity
Time: 9am - 5pm
The disclosure of infidelity and betrayal is among the most devastating and painful experiences that couples face. It is also one of the most challenging and complicated problems encountered in couple therapy. This two day Zoom workshop will explore the theory of infidelity and it’s causes, the symptoms and relational impacts of betrayal and loss of trust, models of treatment and the introduction of a range of intervention strategies for helping couples repair, rejuvenate and rebuild their relationships.
Some of the challenges encountered in treatment that will be addressed are:
• How much detail should be disclosed and why;
• How to help with shattered trust;
• Dealing with hypervigilance, hyper-arousal and anxiety;
• How to develop the skill of emotional attunement and build empathy between the partners.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
(1) Understand the theory and causes of betrayal in committed relationships;
(2) Identify key thematic considerations in understanding and treating infidelity, including pitfalls to
avoid;
(3) Address the issue of confidentiality and transparency in couples therapy with clarity;
(4) Become familiar with the use of a couple’s dialogue process and empathic emotional processing
techniques to facilitate the couple’s work of emotional healing;
(5) Understand the recovery model of betrayal;
(6) Gain competence in the facilitation of a range of interventions and interventional strategies to rebuild trust and commitment.
*Please note that this training does not replace the Gottman Institute Treating Affairs and Trauma workshop required to enter the Gottman Certification Track.
Who Should Attend
Qualified Counselling practitioners who work with couples presenting in distress due to the discovery
of infidelity and other betrayals such as gambling, pornography, excessive hidden spending, etc.
Prerequisites
Minimum Level 1 Gottman Training and/or Externship in Emotionally focused
therapy for couples.
What You Will Receive
Upon completion, attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion offered by Relationship Institute Australasia for 12 CE hours/credits.
CPD
This training is eligible for 12 hours of CPD.
Registration and Fee
- Early Bird (ends 1 July 2026): SGD 600
- Standard: SGD 800
- For enquiries, please email training@emcc.org.sg
Important points to note
- Your registration will not be confirmed until you have made full payment of your selected level/s within 14 days of your invoice date. We will release the spot if payment is not received on time.
- Registration will close on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.
- Prices stated here are in Singapore Dollars.
Payment modes
After registration, you will receive an email with an attached invoice with more payment details. From there, you may choose to pay via Bank Transfer, Paypal, or PayNow.
Cancellations and Refund policy
- Registration and Payment
- Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- An invoice will be issued after registration. Full payment must be made within 14 days of the invoice date.
- If payment is not received within this period, the registration will be considered null and void, and the participant will be required to re-register.
- A confirmation email, together with the official receipt, will be issued once full payment has been received.
- Cancellation by Participant
- Once payment has been received, refunds are generally not available.
- In the event of serious or unexpected circumstances (e.g., medical emergencies), EMCC may, at its full discretion, consider offering a credit for use towards a future EMCC training. Supporting documents such as a medical certificate will be required.
- All credit arrangements are discretionary and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Cancellation by Organiser
- The organiser reserves the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel the event without notice or reasons, and participants will be entitled to a full refund of the registration fee.
- Limitation of Liability: The organisation shall not be liable for any additional costs, expenses, or losses incurred by participants.
- Substitute Attendance
- In the event a registered participant is unable to attend, they may nominate a substitute (e.g. a colleague) to attend in their place.
- The substitute must meet the eligibility criteria for participation in the event, as determined by the organiser.
- The organiser must receive notification of the substitution at least seven (7) days prior to the workshop/training.
Trish Purnell-Webb’s Biography
Trish Purnell-Webb is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and educator specialising in the field of intimate relationships and individual therapy for couple-related issues. Trish has been trained directly by Drs John and Julie Gottman, and has been working with couples for over 25 years.
Trish provides a range of services to members of the general public including couples therapy, intensive marathon couples therapy, online couples therapy, couples workshops, and is an active educator and speaker for many community and professional organisations.
As a presenter, Trish is regarded as an engaging, personable, and respectful speaker who is able to connect easily with her audiences and use every day examples and humour to illustrate her point to assist listeners’ understanding of concepts and ideas.
