Infidelity

This second edition brings together an impressive array of experts to discuss and provide understanding to the treatment of infidelity.

Paul R. Peluso, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT, NCC, is the Norejane Hendrickson Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Florida State University. He is also a licensed mental health counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida. An accomplished author of ten influential books, Dr. Peluso's diverse body of work spans subjects like infidelity, couples therapy, family dynamics, and Adlerian theory, having contributed over 25 articles and 12 chapters in these areas. Dr. Peluso's areas of clinical expertise include couples therapy, infidelity, family therapy, traumatic grief and loss, and domestic violence. He also serves as the Past President of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling. Taylor J. Irvine, Ph.D., LMHC-FL, NCC, is Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Irvine is a licensed mental health counselor and national certified counselor, with experience working with diverse client populations and presenting issues. Dr. Irvine is an accomplished leader in her field, with her research centering on couples and infidelity, as well as eating disorders and body image concerns. She has presented and published on these topics both nationally and internationally, spotlighting culturally responsive and evidence-based methods across counseling research, training, and practice domains. Dr. Irvine's research has garnered recognition in the field for its emphasis on evidence-based approaches.

Part I: Understanding Infidelity 1. Infidelity: Introduction and Overview Paul R. Peluso and Taylor J. Irvine 2. Interview With Dr. Janis Abrahms Spring-Reflections From an Expert Janis Abrahms Spring 3. Monogamy and Consensual Non-Monogamy Fidelity: Preventing Relationship Crisis Marissa A. Davala and Grace A. Mims 4. Sociosexuality and Infidelity: Incorporating Individual Differences with Couples in Crisis Dana A. Weiser and Randi Black 5. Interview With Dr. Helen Fisher-Reflections From an Expert Helen Fisher 6. Affairs and Addiction Robert J. Navarra Part II: The Treatment of Infidelity in Couples Therapy 7. The Intersystem Approach to Treating Infidelity Stephen T. Fife, Gerald R. Weeks, Nancy Gambescia, and Emily E. Janes 8. Interview With Dr. John M. Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman-Reflections From the Experts John M. Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman 9. Treating Infidelity: A Gottman Method Couples Therapy Approach Donald L. Cole and Carrie U. Cole 10. Affair Recovery Treatment-Typology and Treatment Model Paul R. Peluso 11. Digital Intimacies and Online Infidelities Andreas Vossler and Naomi Moller Part III: Impact of Infidelity on Couples and Families From Different Social, Cultural, Generational, and Sexual Perspectives 12. Connections With Repercussions: Conceptualizing and Treating Internet Infidelity Kimberly N. Usbeck, Carmen V. Nieto, Karrison A. Rimon, Jia-Xin Teo, Rebecca Fargo, and Katherine M. Hertlein 13. Extra-Relational Involvement Among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Relationships: Overview and Assessment Taylor J. Irvine, Kyle Benson, and Vagdevi Meunier 14. Extra-Relational Involvement Among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Relationships: Conceptualization and Treatment Vagdevi Meunier, Kyle Benson, and Taylor J. Irvine 15. Navigating Infidelity in LGBTGEQ+ Relationships Whitney P. Akers and Craig S. Cashwell 16. Linking Infidelity and Health: An Integrated Stress Perspective Daniel J. Weigel, M. Rosie Shrout, and Dana A. Weiser 17. It's a Family Affair: Navigating Experiences of Parental Infidelity Allison R. Thorson, Manasi Shankar, and Dana A. Weiser 18. Interview With Dr. Augustus Y. (Gus) Napier-Reflections From an Expert Augustus Y. (Gus) Napier