The next Coupled Recovery® Training – Part 1 is scheduled for Friday, Aug 18th and Saturday, Aug 19th. The next Part 2 training is scheduled for Friday, Nov 3rd and Saturday, Nov 4th. For more information, email Info@NorthStarRC.com. To register, click here.
The Coupled Recovery® model connects concepts and tools from current models in the field, holistically, Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) including infidelity, and Betrayal Trauma. It creates a lens through which clinicians can help individuals, couples, and relationships struggling with Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) and/or Betrayal Trauma, including clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and relational status. This model incorporates treatment of PSB and Betrayal Trauma with Emotionally Focused Therapy and Sex Therapy, providing an umbrella that links all four. Coupled Recovery® divides the process of healing into early, middle, and late recovery, providing concepts and tools for each phase of recovery, adding a relational component and a sex positive approach. Using an attachment- and trauma-focused lens throughout the process, this approach works to build connection to self (individual recovery) and connection to others (relational recovery), while reducing shame. Early recovery focuses on creating a foundation based on truth and emotional safety. Middle recovery uses traditional relational work based on EFT to build connection and increase empathy, with a trauma-sensitive lens. Late recovery centers on healing sexuality, addressing the deepest wounds and creating the deepest level of connection to self and others.
Certification as a Certified Coupled Recovery® Specialist (CCRS) includes the following:
Training Requirements (includes 2 two-day trainings total) –
- Part 1 – A two-day training (14 hours total, 7 each day) that covers the the Coupled Recovery® model in detail, addressing Early, Middle, and Late Recovery for both those struggling with PSB and those healing from betrayal ($600)
- Part 2 – A two-day training (14 hours total, 7 hours each day) that provides an Introduction to Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) and Betrayal Trauma and walks clinicians through the Coupled Recovery® Disclosure Process ($600)
- Discount available if you register for parts 1 & 2 at the same time.
Supervision Requirements –
- 10 hours of supervision with a CCRS-S (Certified Coupled Recovery® Specialist Supervisor) – may be individual, dyad, or group supervision
Experience Requirements (completed after completion of Part 1 of the training) –
- 10 hours of working with clients struggling with some level of PSB
- 10 hours of working with clients recovering from betrayal in their primary relationships
- Write a personal version of each of the 4 letters in the Coupled Recovery® Disclosure Process
Application –
- Submission of the CCRS (Certified Coupled Recovery® Specialist) Application
- $150 Processing Fee
Certification is valid for 2 years. Certification renewal requires completion of the renewal application with the required documentation and fees, along with 6 CEU hours within the last two years, 2 of which need to focus on some level of PSB, 2 of which need to focus on Betrayal Trauma, and 2 of which need to focus on relational work. Please note – if CCRS certification has been lapsed for longer than 5 years, recertification may be required.