Betrayal and its aftermath: learning to respond and heal

An author talk with Elaine Eisenman, PhD

Join us as Elaine Eisenman, PhD, discusses true stories of betrayal from her latest book which uncovers what makes betrayal so hurtful, and how we can best respond and heal. Take home a free copy!

Betrayal comes in many forms. In the corporate world, there are big lies, white lies, and lies of omission. In relationships, there are cheaters, two-faced lovers and friends, as well as out-and-out family fraudsters. The more trusting the relationship, the more devastating the betrayal. What is it that causes us such a deep reaction to betrayal? Why do we relive it with such passion and intensity? Why does even the memory of a betrayal spark such feelings of shame, anger, and resentment?

In Betrayed, Dr. Elaine Eisenman and Susan Stautberg dive into over fifty true stories of betrayal to learn how to successfully handle the trauma in setbacks, overcome the urge for quick revenge, consider the possibilities of forgiveness, and most importantly, to set a positive path into the future.

Join us as author and Reading resident Elaine Eisenman discusses her book Betrayed: A Survivor's Guide to Lying, Cheating, and Double Dealing. In this highly interactive session, Elaine will share case studies from her book along with key insights as a basis for discussion and personal learning. Attendees will be offered a free copy of the book to take home.

About the author:

Elaine Eisenman, Ph.D., is an experienced board director, executive, and Managing Director of Saeje Advisors. Trained as an organizational psychologist, she understands well how to navigate and survive the complex dynamics of trust and betrayal in both business and personal life. She is a former Dean at Babson College and has been a senior executive at companies including American Express and The Children's Place. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of DBI, Inc. (NYSE), the parent company of DSW, the national shoe store chain. Previously, she served on the Board of Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, as well as numerous other private and public company Boards.

Through speaking engagements and workshops, she helps audiences transform painful experiences into wisdom and resilience.

Elaine is a relative newcomer to Reading, and is delighted to be part of this thriving community.

More about the book:
Dr. Elaine Eisenman is the co-author of Betrayed: A Survivor's Guide to Lying, Cheating and Double-Dealing, a raw and unflinching exploration of navigating and thriving after broken trust and emotional manipulation through the eyes of those betrayed. Drawing from personal experience, extensive research and in-depth interviews, Elaine offers practical strategies for recognizing deception, protecting yourself from exploitation, managing guilt, taking charge of your narrative, and rebuilding your life after betrayal. Through speaking engagements and workshops, she helps audiences transform painful experiences into wisdom and resilience. Drawing from interviews with over 50 people who experienced profound betrayal, Elaine co authored Betrayed: A Survival Guide to Lying, Cheating, and Double-Dealing to help others survive and thrive after situations involving both personal and professional betrayal. Her earlier book, I Didn’t See it Coming: the only book you’ll ever need to avoid being blind-sided in business, focused on understanding, anticipating, and surviving the challenges of organizational politics.

This program is presented in partnership with the Reading Neighbors Network.

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