Addiction in couples therapy presents unique challenges. Whether one partner is currently struggling with addiction, is in recovery, or carrying its impact from the past, these patterns often show up in ways that affect connection, trust, and emotional safety.

This live webinar is designed to give you the confidence and clarity to support couples when addiction is present, whether it’s discussed directly or lingering just beneath the surface.

In this CPD training, you will:

• Explore different types of addiction and how they show up in couple dynamics
• Identify relational coping patterns used by both the partner with addiction and the supporting partner
• Understand how addiction affects trust, communication, and emotional safety in relationships
• Learn when and how to refer couples to outside support or specialist services
• Build confidence in naming and working with these issues in session

This two-hour webinar will cover:

• Clear definitions of addiction and how it evolves in the context of relationships
• Models to help you understand addiction’s complexity and trajectory
• Assessment tools to guide your work with impacted couples
• Treatment pathways and referral considerations for therapists
• Practical strategies for holding both partners safely in session