Ambushed by Betrayal
An Online Course for Healing After Infidelity and Betrayal Trauma
On-demand video course + powerpoint
Free digital book included with purchase
You Didn’t Choose This Trauma. But You Can Choose How You Heal.
Infidelity, gaslighting, secrecy, and deception do not just break trust. They fracture your sense of reality.
One moment, your life felt familiar. The next, you are standing in emotional wreckage, questioning your memory, your intuition, and even yourself.
This is betrayal trauma.
If you feel overwhelmed, hyper-alert, emotionally flooded, or unable to think clearly, nothing is wrong with you. Your nervous system is responding exactly as it was designed to after relational trauma.
Ambushed by Betrayal is an online betrayal trauma healing course designed to help you understand what is happening inside you and guide you toward steadiness, clarity, and self-trust.
A Clear Path Forward After Infidelity
Written by betrayal trauma experts Michele F. Saffier and Allan J. Katz , and translated into a powerful self-paced video course, this program walks you step by step through the emotional, relational, and psychological impact of betrayal.
This is not about fixing your relationship.
It is about stabilizing you.
Whether you are deciding to stay, leave, or take space, this infidelity recovery course helps you regain internal safety so you can make grounded decisions instead of reactive ones.
What You Will Learn in This Betrayal Trauma Course
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Understand Betrayal Trauma and Why You Feel Broken
Learn the neuroscience and emotional dynamics of betrayal trauma so you can stop blaming yourself for symptoms that are normal, predictable, and survivable.
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Calm Overwhelm, Panic, and Emotional Flashbacks
Discover grounding tools and nervous system practices that help reduce anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional flooding after infidelity.
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Rebuild Self-Trust After Being Lied To
Learn how to reconnect with your intuition, stop second-guessing yourself, and clearly identify manipulation, gaslighting, and truth.
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Set Boundaries That Protect Your Emotional Safety
Gain language, frameworks, and internal clarity for setting boundaries, even when your partner is defensive, avoidant, remorseful, or pressuring you to move on.
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Make Decisions from Clarity Instead of Crisis
Whether you are considering reconciliation, separation, or uncertainty, you will learn how to make decisions rooted in values rather than fear.
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Reclaim Your Identity, Strength, and Dignity
Begin restoring what betrayal tries to erase: your confidence, voice, self-respect, and sense of worth.
A Hero’s Journey Designed for Betrayal Survivors
Healing from betrayal is not linear. It is not about getting over it or moving on.
Saffier and Katz describe betrayal recovery as a hero’s journey. A process of facing the truth, walking through the pain with support, and emerging grounded, self-connected, and empowered.
This online course and companion book serve as your roadmap.
What You Get When You Enroll
Six Therapist-Guided Video Lessons
Four approximately 20-minute on-demand training videos you can watch at your own pace and revisit whenever you need support.
Digital Copy of the Best-Selling Book
Receive immediate access to Ambushed by Betrayal: The Survival Guide for Betrayed Partners on Their Heroes’ Journey to Healthy Intimacy.
Printable PowerPoint
Reflective slides designed to help you integrate the lessons into your real life, not just understand them intellectually.
Optional Paperback Workbook
Prefer a physical book you can highlight and keep nearby?
Purchase the paperback here.
Real Stories. Real Healing.
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“This book teaches you to thrive, not just survive.”
— Emily T., Nashville, TN
“Through this book I learned how to trust myself, set healthy boundaries, and respect myself in a deeper way. I felt the trauma lifting as I worked through it. What a gift.”
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“A wonderful resource.”
— Arlene R.
“An essential tool for betrayal trauma. I use it with clients and see real breakthroughs.”
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“A great book—I’m incorporating it into my work with betrayed partners.”
— Ken O.
Is This Online Betrayal Trauma Course Right for You?
This course is for you if:
You recently discovered infidelity, secrecy, or deception
You feel emotionally overwhelmed or mentally scattered
You are stuck between staying and leaving
You question your memory, intuition, or sense of reality
You want to stop feeling ambushed by intense emotions
You want guidance from experts who specialize in betrayal trauma
You deserve healing, clarity, and support. Not more chaos.
Start Your Heroes’ Journey Today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is betrayal trauma?
Betrayal trauma occurs when trust is broken in a close relationship, often through infidelity, deception, or secrecy. It can impact emotional regulation, memory, self-trust, and physical well-being.
Is this course therapy?
No. This is an educational, self-guided online course created by betrayal trauma experts. It can complement therapy but does not replace individualized clinical care.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for betrayed partners who have experienced infidelity or relational deception and want structured guidance for healing and stabilization.
How long do I have access to the course?
You receive ongoing access to the video lessons and digital materials so you can revisit them whenever needed.
Do I need to decide whether to stay or leave my relationship before taking this course?
No. This course is specifically designed to help you stabilize first so you can make decisions with clarity instead of pressure or panic.
Can therapists or clinicians use this course with clients?
Yes. Many clinicians use the book and course as a supplemental resource for clients working through betrayal trauma.
Is this course faith-based?
No. The course is grounded in psychological, relational, and trauma-informed frameworks and is accessible to people of all belief systems.