Is it more than just cheating? Infidelity, monogamy, and new forms of relationships—join us for a workshop on sexuality in the context of infidelity

Infidelity remains one of the most common causes of suffering and crises in intimate relationships, yet its significance today seems far more complex than in the past. In a cultural context where traditional monogamy coexists with open relationships, polyamory, and new forms of intimacy, it is becoming increasingly difficult to define what constitutes infidelity and where the boundaries of fidelity lie.

This workshop offers a clinical and phenomenological analysis of the psychological and relational meanings of infidelity, going beyond purely moralistic or pathologizing interpretations. What lies behind the act of infidelity? An individual or relational crisis? Unmet developmental needs? Specific attachment styles? Narcissistic or borderline dynamics? Or perhaps an often unconscious attempt to confront deeper existential fears?

Drawing on the Gestalt perspective, the workshop will focus on analyzing various forms of infidelity—sexual, emotional, virtual, and symbolic—and their significance in the context of relationships. We will also address the challenges arising from contemporary changes in intimate relationships and explore a question that is increasingly common in clinical practice: Is monogamy still the most appropriate relationship model for everyone, or are we witnessing the emergence of new forms of commitment and fidelity?

The seminar will provide theoretical and clinical tools useful for working with heterosexual, homosexual, and non-binary couples, as well as with individuals and partners exploring non-traditional relationship structures. The goal is to deepen and broaden our understanding of the phenomena of infidelity, trust, commitment, and relationship ethics in contemporary intimate life.

LEADER: Mariano Pizzimenti—psychologist, Gestalt psychotherapist

Founder and director of the Gestalt School in Turin, former president of FISIG (Italian Federation of Gestalt Schools and Institutes). Since 1985, he has been conducting workshops on Gestalt Therapy and Gestalt Counseling in various regions of Italy, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, and other countries. He was an assistant professor at the University of Turin.

Scientific director of the journal Figure Emergenti, author of several publications, including Aggression and Sexuality: The Figure/Background Relationship Between Pain and Pleasure, published by Franco Angeli in 2015.

He conducts clinical work with adults in individual sessions as well as in couples and family sessions.

Co-founder of the Gestalt Sexology Center. Author of numerous publications, including his latest: GESTALT SEXOLOGY—An Imperfect Handbook for Continuing the Sexual Revolution

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:

DATES: November 20–22, 2026

TIMES:

Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

There will be a two-hour lunch break on Friday and Saturday.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: up to 18 people

LOCATION: Centrum Odkrycie, 10/8 Kraszewskiego St., 30-110 Kraków

MATERIALS: Each participant will receive a certificate confirming their participation in the workshop

PRICE: 1650 PLN.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION:

THE WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO STUDENTS IN THEIR 2ND YEAR OF A PSYCHOTHERAPY/COUNSELING PROGRAM (FOR THE “INTERNSHIP + 3 YEARS” PROGRAM) OR IN THEIR 3RD YEAR (FOR THE “2+2 YEARS” PROGRAM).

The total cost of the workshop is 1,650 PLN. Payment is due in two installments. Additionally, you must complete the registration form.

A non-refundable deposit of 700 PLN is due within 7 days of submitting the completed registration form (link to the form below).

The second installment—950.00 PLN—must be paid by November 1, 2026.

Please make payments to the following account:

Szkolenia Gestalt sp. z o.o.

ul. Kraszewskiego 10/8,

30-110 Kraków

Bank Pekao S.A.

83 1240 4432 1111 0011 0328 5822

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at kontakt@szkoleniagestalt.pl.

REGISTRATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE VIA THE FORM: https://forms.gle/8Q8enML6r3oZ5bzz7