Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples: Tools and Exercises to Rebuild Your Relationship

by Monique Thompson DHA, LPC

Overview

Your Relationship Can Heal—And This Workbook Shows You How

Betrayal shakes your foundation—but it doesn't have to be the end. Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples is a therapist-developed guide for couples determined to move forward after cheating, emotional affairs, or broken trust.

Written by licensed therapist Dr. Monique Thompson, this workbook offers a structured path to rebuild emotional safety, reconnect intimately, and create lasting change. Whether you're reeling from recent betrayal or still carrying unresolved hurt, this book meets you with empathy, clarity, and step-by-step tools.

What You'll Gain:

• A practical framework to rebuild trust and deepen emotional connection
• Exercises that help you communicate with honesty, safety, and respect
• Guidance to understand the root causes of infidelity and prevent future harm

Inside You'll Find:

• Self-paced activities and writing prompts for meaningful reflection
• Dialogue tools that foster vulnerability and mutual understanding
• Strategies backed by real therapy sessions used by couples in recovery

Why Readers Love It:

Described by readers as "life-changing," "non-judgmental," and "the only thing that helped us talk again," this workbook has helped thousands of couples begin a new chapter—together.

Inclusive and Compassionate:

No matter your relationship status, orientation, or faith background, this workbook is for you. If you're both ready to heal, this book can guide the way.

Start your recovery journey today—and rediscover the partnership you still believe in.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647397845
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	01/05/2021
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Monique Thompson, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing cognitive therapy to adults and teens with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Dr. Thompson has worked at UC Berkeley as a member of a team enhancing cognitive therapies for depression. She is a partner at the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and adjunct faculty at the UC Berkeley Extension.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Part 1 Before You Move Forward, Take a Step Back

Chapter 1 Understanding Infidelity 2

Chapter 2 How to Talk About Infidelity 11

Part 2 Reacting to the Affair

Chapter 3 The Offended Partner's Reaction 24

Chapter 4 The Unfaithful Partner's Reaction 33

Chapter 5 Working Through Your Reactions Together 44

Part 3 Repairing the Relationship

Chapter 6 Key Strategies for the Offended Partner 56

Chapter 7 Key Strategies for the Unfaithful Partner 64

Chapter 8 Key Strategies for Both Partners 72

Part 4 Becoming a Stronger Couple

Chapter 9 The Path to Forgiveness

Chapter 10 Sex and Intimacy

Chapter 11 Preventing Future Affairs 107

Authentic Communication Behavior Chart 116

Resources 117

References 119

Index 120

Editorial Reviews

As a professional clinician who has guided hundreds of couples through infidelity, I can appreciate this comprehensive discourse on healing from what has destroyed thousands of couples. Dr. Thompson's writing and clinical style reflect the need for treatment not only with each party of the relationship but also the relationship itself. Couples and clinicians should purchase this book to provide a structured framework for recovery after infidelity.” —Dr. Stacia Alexander, LPC-S

“The Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples is a must-read for those individuals processing through the challenges of infidelity. The journal prompts are an excellent way to engage in self-reflection as you course through this workbook. It is a great tool to assist couples as well as anyone experiencing relational conflicts.” —Donna Brown-Davis, MA, LPC-S, Manager at Mental Health Clinic

“This is a comprehensive workbook for couples of every type: dating, engaged, married, separated, and divorced. As affairs can manifest during any stage and commitment level of a relationship, healing is also fluidly possible. Dr. Thompson offers sound advice and clear, balanced support for couples through meaningful, therapeutic exercises. Counselors will find that this is a welcome aid that can assist in meaningful breakthroughs in a couple's healing journey. This is a much-needed tool for us on the frontline as it’s rare to find a workbook that assists couples step-by-step on their walk toward healing after infidelity. As a counselor, I highly recommend this marvelous workbook to everyone working with couples who are recovering from infidelity.” —Dr. Jill R. Duncan, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor

“This workbook is amazing! Every page and exercise is practical and thoughtfully written. This workbook is going to help a lot of damaged couples and save many families. It is clear, concise, interesting, and not judgmental or preaching to one side or the other. It is balanced and a true asset to the field.” —Iman J. Ross, PhD, LPC-S, LSOTP

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