
Not Pretending, Being Authentic and Owning Your Experience
The Power of Authenticity on the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Journey You’re not going to heal your relationship by pretending. This vital insight points to a
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The Power of Authenticity on the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Journey You’re not going to heal your relationship by pretending. This vital insight points to a
A Story of Betrayal Trauma and the Choice to Divorce After nearly 19 years of marriage, Staci Somes discovered her husband had been unfaithful throughout
The holiday season often brings joy along with increased stress. This year, consider giving yourself the gift of radical self-care to cultivate sustainable happiness. What
When addiction and betrayal fracture a family unit, the impact extends beyond just the couple, which is why a family disclosure can become helpful.
Betrayal trauma can shake your world. In the aftermath, triggers can keep you stuck in the painful emotions for years. Is healing possible? This article
Dr. Don St. John is a psychotherapist and author who focuses on helping people heal from childhood wounds and toxic stress. He has pioneered a
Saying “I’m fine” when we’re not can be a form of denial and prevent us from fully processing emotions. It gives a false sense that
Over-analyzing your partner is a common issue that comes up often with our clients. Many people find themselves spending too much time and energy trying
Betrayal is painful enough, but weaponized recovery makes it even harder as your partner uses their recovery against you. This week we dive into the complicated dynamics of betrayers weaponizing their healing.
This week’s Choose to Be Podcast features an insightful conversation with Hope Ray, a licensed counselor and pioneer in the field of betrayal trauma recovery.
Hyper-vigilance after betrayal refers to a state of heightened alertness and sensitivity to potential threats or signs of harm specifically in the context of experiencing betrayal. It is a response to the emotional trauma and loss of trust that comes from being betrayed by someone who was expected to be loyal or trustworthy. It is a common response to betrayal trauma following a disclosure.
Empathy is so complex when we’re talking to women in betrayal trauma.
As we hone in on one area for the sake of starting somewhere, we encourage you to discern for yourself how you’re doing in these different areas. Ultimately, we hope to guide you towards embracing empathy in a way that’s healthy for you.
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