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Hello!
Welcome to Edition 144 of Institute Inbrief. This edition’s featured article is the first of a 2-part series on how to deal with infidelity in your relationship. The series defines infidelity, explores the emotional reactions behind the experience, and looks at strategies to cope and make decisions for the future. If you know anyone who has experienced infidelity in their relationship, please feel free to forward the information to them.
 
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A Guide to Dealing with Infidelity, Part 1
 
In this two-part series, we provide you with a shot guide to deal with infidelity in your relationship. The first article focuses on the definition, types and reasons behind infidelity. We also explore what to do (or not do) when you first discover infidelity in your relationship.
 
Definition
 
What exactly defines infidelity? Most of us believe that infidelity is the act of intercourse occurring with an external person outside a relationship. Interestingly, feelings of hurt and betrayal can be equally intense on discovering that your partner has been having secret regular coffee dates with a work colleague. People Magazine asked readers to define an extra-marital affair, with this result.
 
21% thinking about an involvement
21% dinner and drinks
24% kissing and petting
26% sexual intercourse
8% N/A
 
Whilst the definition of infidelity varies, many people describe the aftermath as worse than losing their partner through death. This is because relationships survive after death, but do not always survive after infidelity. When a partner dies, he or she is remembered fondly and despite sadness and loneliness, love continues through memories and photographs. After infidelity, the relationship becomes unstable, and research shows that one of three things occurs: 
 
-      The affair is ignored and may continue or is repeated but nothing changes in the relationship.
-      The relationship ends.
-      The affair stops. The old relationship discontinues and a new relationship begins.
 
Before we examine what may lie in the future, let’s look at the present. The discovery of an affair can sometimes be catastrophic. Feelings such as denial, anger and betrayal can trigger behaviours such as excessive drinking, eating and smoking which can affect our thought processes, sleeping patterns and general functioning. Take a moment to examine how much support you have. The following is a short exercise which can help to identify the areas where support is or is not evident. 
 
Social Support Network Checklist
 
Which of the following types of support do you have available? Pay particular attention to the people who give you emotional and esteem support and utilise these friends when needed. Be careful not to be around those who trigger negative reactions. Notice areas where support is missing and make a mental note to fill these areas. It is extremely important to be able to identify if your level of functioning has deteriorated dramatically and if so, professional help must be sought. 
 
Network support: belonging to a group, recreation, social activities, church group, etc.
Informational support: offering advice or guidance e.g. Child Health Nurse, Doctor, Counsellor.
Emotional support: Can ring or visit for a talk when stressed.
Physical support: When you need to move house or get to the doctor quickly.
Emergency support: Can use 24 hours a day without fear of inconvenience.
Negative interactions: People who can trigger anger and frustration.
Esteem support: Those people who boost your confidence.
 
Other Losses
 
Whether the relationship ends or not, some serious losses are felt. Losses can be physical or symbolic and may include:
 
-      Loss of trust
-      Loss of security
-      Loss of hope/dreams
-      Loss of faith
-      Loss of intimacy and affection
-      Loss of self esteem
 
The obvious loss is that of trust in the other partner. Trust is crucial to all relationships and is usually earned. Whether one is able to trust his/her partner after the discovery of an affair is dependent on many things including one’s individual values, his/her ability to forgive and whether the person who had the affair is willing to re-earn that trust. 
 
Loss of security for many can be twofold. A sense of security can mean feeling safe and comfortable in the knowledge that all is good around them. It can also mean for some, that the discovery of an affair may result in the relationship breaking down which in turn means division of property and changes in lifestyle.
 
An affair can damage or destroy one’s hopes and dreams, particularly if trust cannot be restored and the relationship ends. Many people have dreams such as raising their children in an “intact” family, owning their home, or travelling together in their twilight years. Losing hopes and dreams can be devastating until such hopes and dreams can be replaced with others.
 
Many people like to “blame” someone or something for an affair, and quite often people lose their faith either temporarily or permanently. Statements like “why would God do this to me?” or “life just isn’t worth living” are indicative of someone who has lost either their spiritual faith or their faith in life.
 
The loss of intimacy and affection leads to loneliness which can lead to poor or hasty decisions in subsequent partnerships. Whilst some relationships may have noticed the absence of intimacy and affection many months prior to the discovery of the affair, many relationships manage to retain their closeness, and the affair shocks the discoverer who is placed in turmoil. All of a sudden they are eating, sleeping and talking with no one. 
 
Probably the most common loss suffered after the discovery of an affair, is the loss of self-esteem. This sometimes occurs when the blame is self-directed with statements such as “maybe if I had looked after myself better” and “if only I had paid more attention to her instead of my work”. Some also take the view that their partner “chose” someone else over and above them because of the way they look, act, work which assists poor self-esteem. 
 
Feelings
 
Feeling a loss is very individual and the above losses are examples only. Because loss is so individual, the list may be exhaustive. Now, examine for a moment what losses you feel. It is useful to take the time to identify and acknowledge these losses in order to understand your emotions and fears.  
 
Exercise: List your losses in relation to the infidelity in your relationship, and beside each loss, try to attach a “feeling” to each one. An example is provided on the top line. Feel free to use examples from above, or identify new losses, individual to you. Now that you have started to reflect on what you are feeling, it is time to understand that all these feelings are normal, and neither right or wrong. 
 
Denying your feelings is more harmful than getting to know your feelings. If your feelings are overwhelming and you are having physical reactions when reminded of the infidelity, it might be best to consult a professional as a priority.
 
Do’s and Don’ts
 
So far we have identified your support networks, the various losses associated with the infidelity and the various feelings which are individual to you at this time. Don’t expect these feelings to disappear overnight. Below are some do’s and don’ts that you might like to consider:
 
DON’T make any major decisions right now. This is not the time to end your relationship or sell the family home. It could however, be a good time to reflect on your relationship and see what issues brought you both to this. These issues could possibly be dealt with in counselling and assist with a brighter more rewarding relationship in the long run.
 
DO look after yourself. You may be experiencing some physical reactions as a result of the infidelity such as sleep problems, losing weight or lack of concentration. Pay attention to these reactions and visit your GP if they persist.
 
DO experience emotions. Recognise that each day will be different and so will your moods. Enjoy laughter when it comes and surround yourself with people you enjoy and who make you laugh. It’s OK to cry too. Sometimes people hold their emotions inside, thinking it wrong to show them outwardly. If tears don’t come naturally, try encouraging them with family photo albums and favourite songs.
 
DO speak with your partner about the infidelity. You have a right to the information you need in order to make decisions, but recognise that knowledge and details may not be useful. Understand that your partner may not always have the answers or reasons for the infidelity occurring in the first place.
 
DO start writing a journal of your feelings and emotions. Writing is one of the most common therapeutic tools used because it helps to get rid of unwanted bitterness and resentment.
 
DO tell your children that you will be okay. DON’T weigh them down with details and DON’T discredit your partner to the children. At the end of the day, you want your children to know and love both parents, despite mistakes and misdemeanours.
 
DON’T play the blaming game over who caused the infidelity. It is just wasted energy and won’t change anything. In most cases there are two sides to every story and it takes two people to fall in and out of love. This includes blaming of the other partner, the third party, and yourself.
 
DO think twice before telling others. Some people, including family members can be unforgiving and may hold grudges for a long time, long after you do.
 
DON’T try to get through this time alone. Surround yourself with positive people and seek the support of a counsellor if required.
 
DON’T get into a retaliatory affair or relationship too quickly. Recognise your vulnerabilities and safeguard your emotions.
 
But Why?
 
There is no simple answer to why someone becomes unfaithful. It could be a symptom of other problems in the relationship or it could relate to something in your partner’s past. You may never truly know why it happened. Some believe that in order to reduce anxiety in relationships, we focus on a third party to whom we unconsciously pull into the situation. This is called “triangular relationships” which serve to keep the issues evident in the marital or original relationship, underground. Usually there are three forces that can play a part. These are the forces within an individual that pull them toward affairs, the forces within an individual that push them toward affairs, and lastly societal factors. We will go through these individually.
 
Forces which pull people toward affairs include attraction to others for reasons of power, admiration, companionship and sexual attraction. Excitement, risk, curiosity and falling in love are other forces that can be described as pull forces.
Forces within the individual which push them toward affairs include having a desire to escape or fill the gaps in a relationship, boredom or the need for punishment. Having the need to prove one’s attractiveness or self-worth, or a desire for attention are other push forces.
 
Societal factors include movies, TV shows and romantic novels which tell the tale of glamorous love affairs. The general public is fascinated with headline news stories of public figures that have had affairs. Promotional marketing campaigns parade attractive, near naked models because “sex sells”.
 
The bottom line is that there is probably no ONE single reason for a person having an affair. There are usually many reasons including pull and push forces together with the influence of societal factors. 
 
Types of Affairs
 
Knowing the type of infidelity sometimes makes understanding it a little easier. Was it a one night stand or a long term affair? Was it due to mid-life crisis or an act of retaliation? Is there a sexual addiction or did he/she want the marriage to end?
 
There are several types of affairs which include:
 
The curiosity affair – where one is bored and curious about the excitement of having an external relationship.
 
The unintended affair – a simultaneous attraction occurs in an environment outside the relationship
 
The compulsive affair – often initiated by one with a risk taking and adventurous personality
 
The retaliative affair – is motivated by revenge and serves the purpose of equalising the wrongs. But do two wrongs equal a right?
 
The split self-affair – this happens when the needs of others are put before those of oneself, and the deprivation catches up. Usually a long term affair because decisions are avoided.
 
The distance regulator – the relationship is usually over but tolerated for reasons which may include the children and security.
 
Out the door affair – an “excuse” for leaving the relationship. This occurs when the relationship is over for the betrayer but wants a quick way out. Often clues are left for a quick discovery.
 
Empty nest affairs – where couples have lived their lives around the children and have found that the empty nest is too empty and lonely. 
 
Sexual addiction – when the couple’s sexual drive is not equalised and the betrayer goes in search of sexual satisfaction outside the relationship.
 
Intimacy avoiders - being intimate with someone outside the relationship helps retain distance from your partner. It is usually a means to staying absent.
 
Conflict avoidance – an affair to control and diffuse anger, and avoid arguments and difference of opinion.
 
Who Has Affairs?
 
How many times have you heard people say “it will never happen to us”. Maybe you have even said it yourself. It is widely thought that affairs only occur in bad or unhealthy relationships, but that too is a myth. Sadly, no one is immune to infidelity.   Monogamous relationships are what most people say they believe in and look for partners with the same beliefs and values. But having these beliefs and values does not prevent large numbers of people from having extramarital affairs, because many people don’t intend to have the affair in the first place.
 
Research has shown that affairs happen:
 
-      in both healthy and unhealthy relationships
-      more so in couples who had brief courtships
-      more so in ages 20’s and 40’s
-      when one or both partners work long hours
-      with co-workers in the workplace
-      with a friend or family member
 
It therefore appears that even the most unlikely couple is not immune from infidelity occurring in their relationship and the subsequent disruption to their lives and the lives of those they care about. Affairs happen to all kinds of people, in all walks of life.
 
How Common Are Affairs?
 
Conservative estimates are that 60 percent of men and 40 percent of women will have an extramarital affair. Taking into account that affairs happen not only in marital relationships but “committed” relationships as well, there is compelling evidence that the incidence of infidelity is increasing.
 
Understanding the prevalence of affairs within our society helps gives us a more realistic perspective when trying to understand why our partner has strayed. Having an understanding of just how many others are in or have been in the same situation can sometimes alleviate feelings of isolation or failure.
 
The next edition explores the consequences of infidelity. We also look at stages of grief experienced by “victims” of infidelity and analyse options to make a decision about your relationship’s future.  
 
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A Case for Solutions When Working with the Elderly
 
The minute she arrived and displayed her beautifully lined and full of expression face on my eyes there was a bond. Immediately I had to check myself. This person in front of me is not my mother. She is the same age as my mother was when she died five years previously, she has the same coloured hair, permed and styled exactly the same; she is the same height and even has the same smile. An overwhelming feeling of love for my own mother swept over me; I missed her so much.
 
As I allowed Beryl Mackenzie to tell her story I challenged myself to keep track of my own feelings, no transference please. On the surface I knew that this poor lady of 86 years needed to tell her story to somebody who will attempt to appreciate her feelings. Somebody who will share an unconditional positive regard and project a deep empathic understanding. Unfortunately Beryl picked up on the subconscious feeling I was projecting and there in my room was a case of countertransference. 
 
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Coping with the Death of a Loved One
 
Losing someone you love can be like losing one half of yourself. The pain and emptiness felt during the grieving process can go on for months or years, however no two people will ever respond to the same situation in the same way. Working through grief is a day by day, week by week process. You may have bad days when you think you will never recover from this loss. You may also think that you will never function successfully without this person in your life. The good news is that you will recover and you will be fully functional, if you choose to.
 
Each and every one of us changes in some way after the death of someone we love.   Some of us may harden after the experience; some will soften, but those who choose to learn and grow from this tragic time, will go on with their life remembering ‘what was’ and appreciating ‘what is’. Learning about grief is helpful to the grieving process. In this article, we will explore the common reactions of those experiencing a loss, together with looking at strategies for coping, assisting others who are grieving and facing the future.
 
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Book Review - Back from the Edge
 
Rob Hewitt was drawn from the water after 75 hours at sea. His skin had begun to separate from his body, his mind was barely holding on – but he survived. People said it was like a miracle. How did he do it, how did he cope? In her book “Back from the Edge,” Psychosynthesis oriented psychotherapist Meg Carbonatto asks this question, both of Rob Hewitt and also fourteen other extraordinary New Zealanders and Australians whose resilience in the face of serious adversity both inspires and instructs.
 
Her subjects are a diverse bunch of modern day heroes who each in their own way reveals an alchemy by which the slings and arrows of life are transformed. These people have been, or are, faced with serious challenges. Along with Hewitt there is a young Afghan refugee from the Tampa; an Aboriginal member of the “stolen generation”; a woman recovering from the death of her child, the end of her marriage, and cancer; a man dealing with the aftermath of a motorcar accident in which three people die; and a man facing impending death from prostate cancer. Carbonatto devotes a chapter to each.
 
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Below are upcoming seminars dates in 2011. To register for a seminar, please contact your Student Support Centre.
 
To access the full list, visit: www.aipc.net.au/timetables.php.
 
Diploma of Counselling (CDA) Timetable
 
Northern Territory
The Counselling Process - 24/09, 04/12
Communication Skills I - 12/11
Communication Skills II - 20/08, 03/12
Counselling Therapies II - 27-28/08
Legal & Ethical Frameworks - 05/11
Family Therapy - 17/09
Case Management - 26-27/11
 
South Australia
The Counselling Process - 24/09, 26/11
Communication Skills I - 15/10, 03/12
Communication Skills II - 16/10, 04/12
Counselling Therapies I - 13-14/08, 12-13/11
Counselling Therapies II - 27-28/08, 10-11/12
Legal & Ethical Frameworks- 17/09
Family Therapy - 27/11
Case Management - 19-20/11
 
Sydney
The Counselling Process - 26/08, 10/09, 14/10, 31/10, 26/11, 12/12
Communication Skills I - 27/08, 24/09, 21/10, 18/11, 14/12
Communication Skills II - 02/09, 07/10, 30/11
Counselling Therapies I - 22-23/08, 27-28/10, 01-02/12
Counselling Therapies II - 19-20/09, 14-15/11
Legal & Ethical Frameworks - 30/09, 21/11
Family Therapy - 13/10, 13/12
Case Management - 22-23/09, 24-25/11
 
Western Australia
The Counselling Process - 13/08, 10/09, 08/10, 05/11, 03/12
Communication Skills I - 17/09, 29/10, 10/12
Communication Skills II - 18/09, 30/10, 11/12
Counselling Therapies I - 03-04/09, 26-27/11
Counselling Therapies II - 24-25/09, 17-18/12
Legal & Ethical Frameworks - 09/10
Family Therapy - 14/08, 04/12
Case Management - 27-28/08, 12-13/11
 
Brisbane
The Counselling Process - 24/09, 27/11
Communication Skills I - 22/10, 03/12
Communication Skills II - 03/09, 05/11
Counselling Therapies I - 17-18/09
Counselling Therapies II - 29-30/10
Legal & Ethical Frameworks - 27/08, 19/11
Family Therapy - 10/09, 17/12
Case Management - 12-13/11
 
Tasmania
The Counselling Process - 21/08, 27/11
Communication Skills I - 25/09, 18/12
Communication Skills II - 06/11
Counselling Therapies I - 19-20/11
Counselling Therapies II - 03-04/12
Legal & Ethical Frameworks - 04/09, 11/12
Family Therapy - 16/10
Case Management - 13-14/08, 12-13/11
 
Melbourne
The Counselling Process - 05/08, 24/09, 29/10, 19/11, 16/12
Communication Skills I - 20/08, 10/09, 29/10, 12/11, 03/12
Communication Skills II - 21/08, 11/09, 30/10, 13/11, 20/11, 04/12
Counselling Therapies I - 27-28/08, 17-18/09, 15-16/10, 26-27/11, 10-11/12
Counselling Therapies II - 20-21/08, 24-25/09, 22-23/10, 19-20/11, 17-18/12
Legal & Ethical Frameworks - 13/08, 08/10
Family Therapy - 14/08, 09/10
Case Management - 03-04/09, 05-06/11
 
Sunshine Coast
The Counselling Process - 17/09
Communication Skills I - 13/08, 29/10
Communication Skills II - 14/08, 30/10
Counselling Therapies II - 24-25/09
Family Therapy - 20/08
Case Management - 05-06/11
 
Gold Coast
The Counselling Process - 22/10, 03/12
Communication Skills I - 20/08, 05/11
Communication Skills II - 17/09, 17/12
Counselling Therapies I - 23-24/09
Counselling Therapies II - 25-26/11
Legal & Ethical Frameworks - 21/10
Case Management - 14-15/10
 
Diploma of Professional Counselling (DPCD) Timetable
 
Northern Territory
Communication Skills I - 12/11
Communication Skills II - 20/08, 03/12
The Counselling Process - 24/09, 04/12
Counselling Therapies I - 19-20/11
Counselling Therapies II - 10-11/12
Case Management - 26-27/11
Advanced Counselling Techniques - 08/10
Counselling Applications - 29/10
 
South Australia
Communication Skills I - 15/10, 03/12
Communication Skills II - 16/10, 04/12
The Counselling Process - 24/09, 26/11
Counselling Therapies I - 13-14/08, 12-13/11
Counselling Therapies II - 27-28/08, 10-11/12
Case Management - 29-20/11
Counselling Applications - 25/09
 
Sydney
Communication Skills I - 27/08, 24/09, 21/10, 18/11, 14/12
Communication Skills II - 02/09, 07/10, 30/11
The Counselling Process - 26/08, 10/09, 14/10, 31/10, 26/11, 12/12
Counselling Therapies I - 22-23/08, 27-28/10, 01-02/12
Counselling Therapies II - 27-28/07, 19-20/09, 14-15/11
Case Management - 22-23/09, 24-25/11
Advanced Counselling Techniques - 16/09, 05/12
Counselling Applications - 17/10, 09/12
 
Western Australia
Communication Skills I - 17/09, 29/10, 10/12
Communication Skills II - 18/09, 30/10, 11/12
The Counselling Process - 13/08, 10/09, 08/10, 05/11, 03/12
Counselling Therapies I - 03-04/09, 26-27/11
Counselling Therapies II - 24-25/09, 17-18/12
Case Management - 27-28/08, 12-13/11
Advanced Counselling Techniques - 11/09
Counselling Applications - 06/11
 
Brisbane
Communication Skills I - 22/10, 03/12
Communication Skills II - 03/09, 05/11
The Counselling Process - 24/09, 27/11
Counselling Therapies I - 10-11/12
Case Management - 12-13/11
Advanced Counselling Techniques - 15/10
Counselling Applications - 13/08, 18/12
 
Tasmania
Communication Skills I - 25/09, 18/12
Communication Skills II - 06/11
The Counselling Process - 21/08, 27/11
Counselling Therapies II - 27-28/08
Case Management - 13-14/08, 12-13/11
Advanced Counselling Techniques - 23/10
Counselling Applications - 30/10
 
Melbourne
Communication Skills I - 20/08, 10/09, 29/10, 12/11, 03/12
Communication Skills II - 21/08, 11/09, 30/10, 13/11, 20/11, 04/12
The Counselling Process - 05/08, 24/09, 29/10, 19/11, 19/12, 16/12
Counselling Therapies I - 27-28/08, 17-18/09, 15-16/10, 26-27/11, 10-11/12
Counselling Therapies II - 20-21/08, 24-25/09, 22-23/10, 19-20/11, 17-18/12
Case Management - 03-04/09, 05-06/11
Advanced Counselling Techniques - 01/10
Counselling Applications - 02/10
 
Sunshine Coast
Communication Skills I - 13/08, 29/10
Communication Skills II - 14/08, 30/10
The Counselling Process - 17/09
Counselling Therapies II - 24-25/09
Case Management - 05-06/11
Advanced Counselling Techniques - 27/08
Counselling Applications - 22/10
 
Gold Coast
 
Communication Skills I - 20/08, 05/11
Communication Skills II - 17/09, 17/12
The Counselling Process - 22/10, 03/12
Counselling Therapies I - 23-24/09
Counselling Therapies II - 25-26/11
Case Management - 14-15/10
 
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