AFFAIRS:

An Imago Therapist Recommended Reading List
with
Annotated Comments
by Barbara Reichlin

     In the spring of 2009, a group of Imago therapists participated in an informal online discussion regarding the books they use and recommend for clients dealing with the aftermath of an affair.  Below is a list of those books accompanied by comments from Ms Reichlin.


     

 

 

 

 

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1. After the Affair; Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful
  Janis Abrahms Spring
   
  Comment:  Received the most votes from all therapists. A favorite of many because it speaks to the experience of both the affair partner and the betrayed partner.  Author has been called the Adultery Buster. She has written many books on affairs.
   
2. Adultery The Forgivable Sin: Can We Cure and Forgive Adultery
  Bonnie Eiker Weil
   
 

(Comments: Said to be “one of the best” by an Imago therapist who specializes in this area.  Became a Lifetime movie.  Bonnie is herself an Imago therapist.)

   
3. Not Just Friends: Protect Your Relationship from Infidelity and Heal the Trauma of Betrayal
  Shirley Glass
   
  Highly recommended. One of the few authors who has conducted actual research on the subject in addition to having a great deal of clinical expertise.  Comments from other Imago therapists: “A classic.”  “My clients have found it very helpful.”  “Especially good with emotional affairs; gives steps for rebuilding trust.”  “Shirley Glass's work is of course some of the best.“)
   
4. How Can I Forgive You?  
  Janis Abrahms Spring
   
5. The Monogamy Myth
  Peggy Vaughn
   
  Another recommended by the Imago therapist who specializes in affairs.
   
   
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