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Multidimensional Trauma Model Training (MPTM)


About MPTM Training

Sex addiction and compulsivity is an issue being encountered within all clinical treatment settings. The wounded and betrayed partner or spouse is, in many settings, the primary patient/client seeking effective assistance and treatment. Over the past several years, there has been a move toward utilizing a trauma perspective in treating the traumatic impact of sex addiction upon the partner or spouse. This is the essential difference from the historical sex addiction models that emerged in the 1980s.

Our Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model training seeks to provide a sound foundation for assisting partners in their healing process, and is the required training toward certification as a Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS)* or Partner Coach (CPC)*. Trainings are offered through real-time webinar formats. Cost for the training is $950 USD. 

APSATS MPTM Four-day Training Will:

  • review prevailing models of treatment for partners of sexual addicts
  • introduce a unifying model for treatment of partners, and
  • discuss the various traumatic effects surrounding sex addiction upon the intimate partner or spouse

The training will also discuss:

  • treatment strategies and techniques
  • assessment processes, and
  • ongoing support necessary for successful trauma resolution for the partner and the relationship 

Participants will:

  • gain understanding of the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM) of partner treatment
  • gain understanding and skills related to integrating the MPTM in the treatment of the person with the addiction
  • gain understanding of empirically researched theories and skills related to effective trauma response and treatment that promote trauma resolution
  • obtain information about the clinical needs of special populations of partners of sexual addicts
  • gain understanding of the unique ethical issues related to treatment of partners, including the issue of potential treatment-induced trauma.

MPTM Trainers

Meet Your APSATS MPTM Trainers

Jeanne Vattuone, A Licensed Clinical Social Work for over twenty-five years, Jeanne Vattuone is also a Certified as a Partner Specialist Supervisor, a Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor, and a Partner Trauma Therapist Supervisor. She is the co-founder of Willow Tree Counseling, an intensive outpatient clinical group that specializes in the treatment of sex addiction and partner betrayal trauma. Besides her clinical work with clients, Jeanne offers consultation and training for those who are seeking these expert specializations. Jeanne is certified in Brainspotting and EMDR and uses these modalities when treating trauma. Jeanne often speaks about these important topics on a local and national level and co-hosts the podcast Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships. Jeanne currently serves as the President of the Board of the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists and has been actively involved with this organization since 2014.

Cat Etherington, A Certified Professional Coach and Integrative Counsellor. She was the first European practitioner to ever become certified with The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists where she also serves on the Board of Directors. She has developed her expertise through training with some of the most well known experts in the field of sex addiction, betrayal trauma and couples recovery. 

As Director for Recovery with UK based charity Naked Truth Project, Cat has built an international team of practitioners working with Problematic Sexual Behaviour and Betrayal Trauma, individually and as couples. A prolific international speaker, writer and podcast guest, Cat has campaigned and advocated for awareness of betrayal related trauma in the UK and beyond and has pioneered a number of trauma-informed online resources and programmes that are unique for the UK and Europe. She and her team have also offered international retreats for clients from within their online communities. 

Stacey Sadler, A Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR Certified Therapist and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate.. She is Chief Clinical Officer for Daring Ventures Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, LLC. Credentialed with The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists she helps partners of sex addicts who are suffering from betrayal trauma. Stacey is passionate about advocating for partners of sex addicts by helping them to find their voice. She has served for many years as a group facilitator for New Life Ministries at their workshops, is the keynote speaker for the Restore Workshop and serves on the board for New Life. Stacey utilizes the attachment theory from How We Love as well as Couple Centered Recovery to help couples understand how wounds from their past impact their relationships today and develop healthy communication patterns employing listening, empathy and validation. She has recently co-authored Understanding and Loving Your Child as a Single Parent with Steve Arterburn.

Upcoming MPTM Trainings

MPTM

Mon 22 Sep 25 - Thu 25 Sep 25 | Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model Training: 2025 September Session - Live Online via Zoom

Online

Wed 22 Oct 25 - Sat 25 Oct 25 | Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model Training: October 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Area 16038 W Valley Highway, Tukwila, WA, 98188, Seattle, Washington

APSATS Sponsors

The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7435. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 



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