BETRAYAL: FROM DESPAIR TO DISCOVERY
Katina Pallaras, Relationship Therapist and author of Awaken the Heart has been working with distressed couples for over thirty years and understands the trauma partners experience when they discover their spouses betrayal.
Katina also recognises the immense value of peer and professional support and has founded a newly established forum for women "Taking Charge." Taking Charge understands the devastation women face in coping alone with a partner’s affair and aims to assist women move through their despair to a place where they can stand tall, make confident choices and take charge of their lives again.
The forum is offering the first programme of its type, to help women work through their pain and move to a place of healing and new discovery
Women who have been betrayed are invited to attend a series of workshops which helps them to work through their despair to a place where they can feel confident enough to create a new and stronger sense of self.
The programme is divided into two areas.
The first explores why affairs occur, the nature and impact of infidelity, the profile of partners who betray, how women cope with betrayal and decisions regarding whether to stay or leave.
The second part of the programme considers ways to build resilience, a strong sense of self and strategies to help women take charge and move forward.
Participants are invited to join the first group for 4 consecutive Mondays between 10.00 and 3.00 p.m.beginning 2008.
• Total Cost: $450 (Light lunches inclusive).
After the programme, participants also have an opportunity to become members of Taking Charge, which aims to grow its network and support women wanting to take back their lives.
About the Programme Coordinator
Katina Pallaras is a Relationship Therapist with over 32 years experience in the area of human behaviour. She is the founder of Taking Charge, author of Awaken the Heart and former Relationship Columnist for the Melbourne Weekly. She is currently in private practice.
Qualifications: B.A., BSW., MSW., Certificate in Advanced Psychodynamic Marital Therapy, M.A.A.S.W.
To Secure Your Position
If you would like to be part of the programme, please fill out the form enclosed with credit card details and return to Human Interactions, Kilby Heights Medical Centre, 215 Kilby Rd. East Kew 3101.
Please act promptly to secure your position since the programme is designed for an intimate and limited number. Cancellations are non refundable.
A letter confirming your place will be sent to you with your receipt of payment.
For Further Information
Please contact Katina at Kilby Heights Medical Centre on 98592627