Healing the Wounds of Infidelity Through the Healing Power of Apology and Forgiveness

SUMMARY

This article focuses on a treatment model for couples dealing with the consequences of an extra-relational affair by one of the partners. The model is based around a multi-dimensional process of apology and forgiveness, in which each spouse works toward the restoration or relational trust through specific tasks. Examples from the author's private practice are used to help clarify key concepts and aid in application across various situations.

Key Words:

• Infidelity
• restoration of trust
• apology
• forgiveness
• treatment model