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Couples Disclosure Intensive 

A structured, clinician-guided process to help couples move through the truth of betrayal and begin to heal. 
 

What Is It?

A Couples Disclosure Intensive — also called a Formal Therapeutic Disclosure (FTD) — is a carefully structured process in which a partner who has engaged in infidelity or sexual betrayal provides a full, honest account of what occurred. Both partners are supported by trained clinicians throughout.

Unlike a spontaneous confession or partial disclosure over time, this process is intentional, prepared, and clinically guided — designed to give the betrayed partner the full picture they need, without unnecessary retraumatization.

This is not a shortcut to reconciliation. It is a commitment to honesty — and the foundation from which real healing can begin, whatever direction the relationship takes. 

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Who This Is For

This intensive may be right for you if you are navigating:

  • Discovery of an affair or ongoing infidelity

  • Compulsive sexual behavior or sex addiction within the relationship

  • Staggered or incomplete disclosures that have left questions unanswered

  • Emotional affairs or significant boundary violations

  • A situation where you cannot move forward without knowing the full truth

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How It Works

The intensive unfolds across four phases:

1. Pre-Disclosure Preparation

Both partners work individually with a clinician to prepare. The partner who caused harm prepares a written, comprehensive disclosure document with clinical guidance. The betrayed partner prepares emotionally and identifies what they need to know. This phase typically takes 4–8 weeks.

2. The Formal Disclosure Session

In a structured, facilitated session, the disclosure document is shared. This follows a careful format designed to ensure completeness and minimize retraumatization. Both partners have clinical support throughout.

3. Post-Disclosure Stabilization

Additional clarification sessions address remaining questions. The focus is on emotional stabilization for the betrayed partner and ongoing accountability for the partner in recovery.

4. Emotional Impact & Restitution

The betrayed partner shares an Emotional Impact Letter. The partner who caused harm responds with a Letter of Restitution — acknowledging specific harms and committing to accountability. This phase opens the door to genuine repair.

 

Faith-Integrated Care Available

For couples whose faith is central to their healing, we offer care that honors the spiritual weight of covenant, accountability, and restoration. Faith-integrated care is available for those who want it and never imposed on those who do not.

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Text or Call: (346) 812-6148

info@oliveandashcounseling.com

306 S Friendswood Dr, Suite 200
     Friendswood, TX 77546 

 

Schedule a Consultation

The first step is a confidential conversation to see if this process is the right fit for you.

All inquiries are handled with care, discretion, and confidentiality. For your privacy, please avoid including personal health information in your message. A member of our team will follow up with you promptly to discuss next steps in a secure, HIPAA-compliant manner.
 

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