Description:
OPD Points: 5
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
Live Webinar #1 – Understanding the Landscape of Betrayal Trauma [90 minutes]
- Define betrayal trauma and its various forms
- Describe at least three neurobiological and attachment-based underpinnings
- Describe at least five signs and symptoms in the discovery partner (DP) and secret-keeper (SK)
Live Webinar #2 – First Steps in Therapy – Investigation and Structure [90 minutes]
- Describe how to conduct a thorough investigation of the betrayal
- Apply skills for maintaining neutrality while structuring power differentials
- Describe the therapist’s role in early stabilization
Live Webinar #3 – DICE Architecture and Therapeutic Sequencing [90 minutes]
- Describe and Implement the DICE therapeutic architecture
- Guide couples through a structured healing process
- Navigate emotional intensity and relapse into deception or collapse
Live Webinar #4 – Repair, Regret, and Reconnection [90 minutes]
- Help couples move from rupture to secure-functioning repair
- Support transformation of the SK into a trustworthy partner
- Identify long-term markers of successful betrayal recovery
Bonus 1 – Resource List
Bonus 2 – Therapist Discussion and Action Guide: Applying Betrayal Trauma Insights in Clinical Practice
Bonus 3 – Betrayal Trauma: Therapist Cheatsheet — Key Concepts & Pitfalls to Avoid
This course includes:
- 4 live 90-minute webinars with Dr. Stan Tatkin held on June 6, 13, 20 and 27 2025 from 8:00am-9:30am Sydney time.
- Practical clinical strategies for couples therapy
- Therapist Discussion and Action Guide PDF: Applying Betrayal Trauma Insights in Clinical Practice
- A resource list and worksheets to support your learning
Registration for this 6-hour online course closes 5 June 2025.
An assessment (online quiz) must be completed successfully by each student in the Online Learning Centre to receive a certificate of completion for 6 hours of professional development.
Assessment:
Presenter / Provider:
Dr. Stan Tatkin
Presenter Qualifications:
PsyD, MFT, Teacher, clinician, researcher, and developer of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT)
Dr. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a clinician, teacher, and researcher best known for developing the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT). He’s recognized globally for his work on secure-functioning relationships and is a sought-after speaker and educator. His work emphasizes fairness, justice, and sensitivity as key elements of secure attachment and healthy partnerships.
Stan has written dozens of academic articles and six bestselling books, translated into several languages. His TEDx talk has been viewed by over 1.7 million people. Thousands of therapists around the world have studied with him, appreciating his integration of neuroscience, attachment theory, and practical clinical wisdom. Stan also works directly with couples through his clinical practice in Calabasas, California, and co-leads Wired for Love retreats across the U.S. and Europe.
In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, Stan has contributed to the field through positions such as assistant clinical professor at UCLA and board member of the Lifespan Learning Institute.
Start / End Date
Course Duration:
Registration Instructions:
Registration for this course is only available until 5 June 2025, by clicking the link below:
https://theaca–mbti.thrivecart.com/betrayal-trauma-course-usd/608b296c8da46/
At the completion of the course, you will need to successfully complete a short quiz to receive your certificate for 6 OPD hours.
And if you would like to sign up to view a free video series featuring Dr. Stan Tatkin called The Psychological Earthquake of Betrayal Trauma – Clinical Insights for Therapists, click the link below (the free video registration expires 5 June 2025)
https://theaca–mbti.thrivecart.com/betrayal-trauma-course-usd/59fa2b9bd2f8d/
