Articles for Healing from Betrayal Trauma, Relationship Crisis and Sex Addiction
How to Get Past Infidelity in a Marriage? Understanding the Trauma Response
Infidelity and sex addiction can shake the very foundation of a relationship, leaving partners feeling overwhelmed, betrayed, and uncertain about the future. When you first uncover the truth, it may feel as though your world has collapsed. The pain is real, and the...
Why Am I SO Angry and Can’t Seem to Heal After His Affair?
Infidelity isn’t just a betrayal—it’s a psychological wound that can leave you feeling stuck in anger, even when you want to move forward. This lingering pain isn’t random; it’s your mind and body reacting to a deep breach of trust. The person you once relied on for...
6 Proven Ways to Repair Trust in a Relationship After Betrayal
Healing a marriage when trust is broken after betrayal is one of a relationship's hardest journeys, but I want you to know that recovery is possible. I’ve spent over thirty years helping individuals and couples rebuild trust. While every journey is unique, healing...
Can Alternatives to Talk Therapy Replace Traditional Methods in Couples Counseling?
Traditional talk therapy is often insufficient for individuals experiencing betrayal trauma caused by infidelity or compulsive sexual behavior. This article explores alternatives to talk therapy like EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and...
Healing from Betrayal Trauma: How to Reclaim Your Strength and Self-Worth
This article explores the journey of healing from betrayal trauma, a form of emotional pain caused by a partner’s actions, such as infidelity, addiction, or emotional unavailability. The discussion delves into the roots of betrayal trauma, highlighting how it often...
Overcoming Betrayal Trauma: 6 Self-Care Habits to Rebuild Strength and Resilience
Betrayal trauma can leave you feeling shattered, but healing is possible through small, intentional steps. As a counselor with over 30 years of experience, I’ve found that physical activity, quality sleep, balanced eating, deep breathing, social support, and...
Turning Wounds into Wisdom: My Journey Through Betrayal Trauma
In "Turning Wounds into Wisdom: My Journey Through Betrayal Trauma," I share my personal experience with betrayal, particularly through infidelity and addiction. Betrayal trauma shattered my sense of trust and self-worth, but over time, I realized that it wasn’t my...
Why Couples Counseling After Infidelity is Essential for Healing
This article dives into six common obstacles to seeking therapy, offering realistic strategies to overcome each one. From exploring affordable options to finding specialized approaches for betrayal trauma, it highlights how therapy can provide tools to navigate this...
Should I Get Therapy? Understanding Stigma and Finding the Right Support
This article explores the common barriers that prevent individuals from seeking counseling and offers actionable strategies to overcome them. It addresses challenges like time constraints, financial concerns, stigma, fear of vulnerability, and procrastination,...
Can a Relationship Survive Cheating? Counseling Insights on Rebuilding Love
This article explores the challenges and pathways to healing for couples dealing with infidelity, answering the question: Can a relationship survive an affair? Through professional counseling, couples can navigate the complex emotions that follow betrayal, such as...