How Long Does Betrayal Trauma Last?
It’s human nature to have an endpoint in mind. Generally, we thrive off deadlines, benchmarks, and cues that we’re on the right track. Research shows that we’re much more likely to achieve goals when we can measure our progress. So, it’s no surprise that “how long does betrayal trauma last?” is one of the most […]
Is Pornography Addiction Real?
In the last few years, the discussion around pornography and its effect on individuals and relationships has intensified. Groups such as Fight the New Drug have made it their sole mission to prove “porn kills love.” There are a growing number of therapists specializing in pornography addiction, the psychological consequences the addicted bears, and the […]
What Can I Expect from Betrayal Trauma Therapy?
Going to therapy can test resolve, break down walls, and be uncomfortable. Vulnerability and honesty in front of new people can disrupt standard coping mechanisms and be very triggering. Understanding what you’re going into beforehand can help prepare those that are unfamiliar or new to therapy. Below, we will cover what you can expect from […]
What Does Betrayal Trauma Feel Like?
Betrayal trauma is very different from other types of trauma. It involves a form of abuse, like many other forms of trauma, and the experience of being betrayed by a key relationship. Key relationships can be parents, friends, partners, or another person who is relied on for support and safety. Betrayal trauma will have several […]
What is Betrayal Trauma?
Most of us have heard of emotional trauma in response to significantly disturbing events such as natural disasters, accidents, or abuse. However, there is another form of trauma that is rarely discussed, yet is more widely experienced than initially realized – betrayal trauma. So then, what is betrayal trauma? In its simplest form, betrayal trauma […]
Understanding the Ways Betrayal Trauma Alters the Mind & Body
If your trust has ever been broken by someone close to you, you’ve probably felt the ways betrayal trauma alters the mind and body. When somebody you depend on to protect and respect your well-being violates that trust, you may experience lingering betrayal trauma. If a psychologically intimate relationship (such as marriage) is at the […]
5 Helpful Tips to Find the Right Therapist to Help You Heal From Betrayal Trauma
In this article, we will talk about betrayal trauma and how it may differ from other trauma such as PTSD. We will also provide 5 helpful tips on how to find the right therapist for you.
How to Help Your Relationship Heal After An Emotional Affair
Are you experiencing heartache due to an emotional affair? If so, you may be wondering how you’ll heal and move forward. While it is possible, restoring trust is often a difficult challenge to overcome. Overcoming the pain and heartache from your partner’s emotional affair can be complicated. For example, both of you are likely experiencing […]
After Infidelity Can I Learn How To Trust Again?
Infidelity is when one partner cheats or violates the high level of trust within the relationship. How do you start moving toward forgiveness and healing if you can’t trust your spouse?
5 Positive Ways To Help You Cope With Betrayal Trauma
Living with betrayal trauma can leave you with a wide range of mental and physical health issues. Likewise, the inner turmoil you’re experiencing can lead to a variety of symptoms. Betrayal trauma can make life difficult to manage. As you’re left trying to pick up the pieces, you may be wondering how to cope with […]