Restoring Truth Disclosure Guide Training

Disclosure Guide Training

Dr. Janice Caudill and Dan Drake will be training professionals on how to effectively facilitate a Full Disclosure after sexual betrayal.

This course is created as a partner betrayal trauma sensitive, polyvagal-informed, and relationship-nurturing approach to restoring truth. The training can be a stand-alone training or can be used toward becoming a Certified Clinical Disclosure Guide or Certified Disclosure Guide Coach for those who meet the criteria.

The training will include a step-by-step guide for deciding if the disclosure is appropriate, preparing both the partner and the disclosure in mind, body, and spirit, preparing a written disclosure document, and facilitating the actual process.

Educational Objectives

Understand benefits, risks, and reasons for disclosure, as well as what the disclosure process entails.
Gain a general view of the disclosure process from beginning to end as a trauma-informed component of recovery healing
Learn main tasks involved in partner early preparation and safety development.
Identify how to help a partner prepare vetted questions for the disclosure
Learn main tasks involved in Discloser early preparation and stress/shame management.
Learn how to develop an appropriate disclosure document
Develop an understanding of the purpose of using a polygraph in the disclosure process
Understand differences in preparing clients pre- vs. post-polygraph
Preparing proactive partner coping plans for potential consequences
Understand how to set realistic expectations and safety boundaries during the ceremony.
Learn proper manners for disclosure ceremony and preparation for partner boundaries
Navigate the post-disclosure conjoint processing of emotions and boundaries.
Develop an aftercare plan.
Learn ethical business practices, logistical considerations, and practice management for disclosures.

Learning Objectives

Identifying 3 different types of disclosures depending on where a couple is on the continuum
List 3 benefits and 3 risks for the ethical consideration of moving forward with a disclosure
Differentiate between disclosure behavioral preparation vs. disclosure content preparation for Discloser and Partner
Identify and dispel at least 3 disclosure myths
Be able to list at least 3 grounding/emotional regulation tools
Differentiate between partner “heart” questions vs “content” questions
Identify the 10 steps for creating disclosure document
List at least 3 anxiety/flight management tools
Describe 3 ethical considerations surrounding the use of the polygraph
Identify 2 main differences between pre-disclosure polygraphs and post-disclosure polygraphs
Identify at least 3 factors about the setting that the Partner can control or plan for in advance
List at least 3 points of etiquette for Disclosers to perform during ceremony
Identify at least 1 reason why Disclosers need to be aware of Partner’s boundaries for ceremony
List at least 3 tools to use for defining boundaries after disclosure ceremony
Identify at least 3 clinical considerations for short-term after-care planning
List at least 3 logistical considerations for disclosures

Register for the next training here: Restoring Truth: Disclosure Guide Training – Live online via Zoom

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