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Therapeutic disclosure for Betrayal Trauma, Infidelity, and Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Section 1 of 4

CE Hours 3

About this course

Purchase this class to access a recorded live training session from the Therapeutic disclosure for Betrayal Trauma, Infidelity, and Problematic Sexual Behaviors model. This video provides practical strategies to support mental health professionals in guiding clients through the complexities of therapeutic disclosure of betrayal and problematic sexual behavioral patterns. Your purchase includes free downloadable handouts without watermarks, designed for practical use with clients. These resources are readily available alongside the video to support your therapeutic work. Throughout this training, we’ll guide you through key strategies in creating safety, rebuilding trust, and fostering connection for individuals and couples as they work through the therapeutic disclosure process. This class offers actionable insights and tools to deepen your skills in helping clients heal and thrive. If you have any questions, please reach out for support.

Learning Objectives

  • Define Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) using client-specific morals, beliefs, and relational contracts as reference points.
  • Differentiate between Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) and sex offending behaviors by identifying key behavioral, legal, and relational distinctions.
  • Define betrayal within the framework of relational contracts, highlighting violations of both explicit and implicit agreements.
  • Describe at least three therapeutic benefits of a structured disclosure process for individuals and relationships impacted by betrayal.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Laney Knowlton, PhD, LMFT-S, CST, CSAT-S, CCPS, CPTT-S, CCRDS-S, CCBRT, RAE)

    Laney Knowlton, PhD, LMFT-S, CST, CSAT-S, CCPS, CPTT-S, CCRDS-S, CCBRT, RAE, has worked in the mental health field since 2009, specializing in PSB and Betrayal Trauma. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. Her therapeutic work includes individual, couple, and group counseling, along with intensive work and therapeutic workshops, with individuals and couples struggling with PSB and/or betrayal trauma. She has presented at multiple professional conferences ranging from local to international levels, including ACA, AAMFT, SASH, IITAP, and TAMFT, and regularly guest lectures at various universities.

    She created the Connected Recovery™ model of therapy, which walks individuals and relationships through recovering from betrayal trauma, connecting the fields of Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) up to and including Sex/Love Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, relational counseling through an Emotionally-Focused Therapy lens, and Sex Therapy. She has published four books on her model, including a full-length book that walks through discovering truth and creating emotional safety for yourself and within your relationships, and three books centered on disclosing PSB within relationships. She volunteered with law enforcement for six years, initially with the Dallas Prostitute Diversion Initiative, then as a presenter at the Dallas John School. She currently owns and runs the Connected Recovery™ certification program, co-owns NorthStar Relational Consulting, and owns a private practice (Knowlton Counseling) in Highland Village, TX.

Disclosure

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References

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  • Caudill, J., & Drake, D. (2020). Full disclosure: Seeking truth after sexual betrayal. Volume 1: How disclosure can help you heal. Kintsugi Recovery Partners.
  • GlittersaurusRex, T. (2021). Featured in Johnson, J., & Noire, K. (2021). Trauma, drama, and kink [Live Workshop]. Modern Sex Therapy Institutes.
  • Bedbible Research Center. (2024, May 15). How common is BDSM [Facts & Statistics]. Bedbible. https://bedbible.com/bdsm-statistics-facts-stats
  • Levine, D. (2022). Neuroscience of emotion, cognition, and decision making: A review. ESMED Medical Review Archives, 10(3), 125–134. https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/download/2869/193546185
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  • Stavrova, O., Pronk, T., & Denissen, J. (2023). Estranged and unhappy? examining the dynamics of personal and relationship well-being surrounding infidelity. Psychological Science, 34(2), 143–169. https://doi.org/10.1177/09567976221116892
  • Warach, B., & Josephs, L. (2021). The aftershocks of infidelity: A review of infidelity-based attachment trauma. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 36(1), 68–90. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2019.1577961
  • Murray, M. (2021). The Murray method: Creating wholeness beyond trauma, abuse, neglect, and addiction. Vivo Publications.
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CE Process Info

Content

  • Section 1
    1 parts
    • The Connected Recovery™ Disclosure Model, Section 1 of 4
  • Downloads
    1 parts
    • Relational Consent
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Therapeutic disclosure for Betrayal Trauma, Infidelity, and Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Section 1 of 4
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    Aug 20th, 2025

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