![]() Our experienced therapists are standing by to help you navigate this journey. The journey of recovery starts when you make the call. If you are experiencing the wound of betrayal trauma, the above might seem like too much to process. During your recovery journey, we will also explore ways to reclaim your sexuality and make healthy, empowered choices for the future. Eventually, we will explore the possibility of forgiveness as a gift to yourself on the journey of reclaiming your life. Like many roads of therapy, there will be much grief. ![]() If your partner is a sex addict, we will educate you on the nature of sexual addiction and help you learn to differentiate between sobriety and recovery. Part of recovery from betrayal also involves learning to tune into your feelings and communicate your emotions, pain, and hurt in a calm, authentic and assertive manner. We also help you manage the emotional aftershock, process your pain, release your shame and anger and begin to see hope again. Set and Maintain BoundariesĪfter the trauma of discovery, we continue to help you establish safety by learning to set and maintain appropriate boundaries and find a suitable support network. We help you bring order and clarity to the disclosure process. Disclosure and discovery occur in many different ways, including surprise discoveries, forced admissions, and staggered disclosure, which happen when you learn the truth a little at a time. During the first part of your recovery from betrayal trauma, we help you navigate disclosure of the acting-out behavior. You will also learn to recognize your trauma symptoms and take the first steps toward reestablishing safety. Our first goals are to help you establish safety as you discover what are often the many layers and stages of deception. Goals in Therapy For Betrayal Trauma Establish Safety We do this work every day and would like to give you the tools to start your recovery and create a meaningful, peaceful, healthy life. We work with individuals healing from sexual addiction, partners who suffer from betrayal trauma, and couples trying to rebuild after betrayal. It is a difficult journey that takes time and daily effort. Our staff and therapists at East Cobb Relationship Center are here to guide you at every step. I write this to let you know that everything you are experiencing is normal and that hope and healing are possible. Inability to sleep and outbursts of anger are all a part of hyperarousal symptoms and a normal response to the trauma of infidelity. Eventually, fatigue sets in and can turn into depression or suicidal thoughts. Living in this heightened state of arousal exhausts the body’s resources. As a result, you may find yourself on hyper-alert, constantly scanning your environment for the next threat, wondering where your spouse is or what they are doing. In recovering from betrayal trauma, learning to resolve these negative self-beliefs is a critical issue.Īs the safety of your relationship and even your world becomes threatened through sexual betrayal, you longer feel safe. Again these are symptoms of posttraumatic stress. It’s not uncommon to start to think that your partner acting out is a result of you not being “good enough,” “pretty enough,” or “sexy enough.” These thoughts become sticky in one’s mind and lead to a further increase in depression and anxiety. Often spouses blame themselves for their partners acting out. Mood changes are also a typical response in the aftermath of sexual betrayal. The shame and embarrassment cause betrayed spouses to cut off even relationships that could be supportive. ![]() Previously outgoing people become withdrawn, and once active people become lethargic. This avoidance contributes to changes in your personality. Avoiding Places That May Trigger YouĪnother typical response to infidelity or other sexual betrayal is avoiding people and places that might trigger you. Thinking about anything other than what has happened to you seems impossible. ![]() Your mind is trying to make sense of a confusing situation. In the aftermath of the discovery, despite one’s best efforts, it is common to keep reliving the events of the discovery in your mind both when awake and asleep. These are normal responses to sexual betrayal. Intrusive thoughts and images, an inability to eat or sleep, depression, and anxiety, are all signs of post-traumatic stress. The symptoms of which are very similar to PTSD. What you are experiencing is normal and is referred to as betrayal trauma. The shattering of relationship safety leads to fear, anxiety, and anger. When infidelity or sexual acting out breaks trust, you may feel like you are losing your mind. ![]()
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