Betrayal Trauma Therapy
Coming alongside those who have been affected by a loved one's sexual addiction
Support and care for Those who have been Betrayed
Partners and spouses of sex addicts suffer specific and significant betrayal trauma due to the deceit and crazy-making inherent in the double life of a sex addict. Emotional, physical, mental, and sexual trauma may all be present in the partner of a sex addict. We at Pneuma Therapeutic Services offer betrayal trauma therapy to help treat the trauma that results from these sources of abuse. We provide support and guidance to help survivors deal with emotional pain, loss, and anger. We assist in validating feelings and experiences as credible and help the partner reclaim their reality and judgment. We provide guidance in setting up a self-care plan and a set of non-negotiables in dealing with the addict.
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The Vital Role of BETRAYAL TRAUMA Therapy in Healing
While the effects of betrayal trauma may seem impossible, therapy offers a lifeline for survivors seeking refuge from the storm. Here’s why betrayal trauma therapy is crucial in the aftermath of betrayal trauma:
1. Validation and Support: In betrayal trauma therapy, survivors find a safe and supportive space to process their pain and validate their experiences. A skilled therapist offers empathy, validation, and non-judgmental support, helping survivors feel seen, heard, and understood.
2. Rebuilding Trust: Betrayal trauma therapy provides survivors with the tools and strategies to navigate the complex terrain of trust and betrayal. Through guided exploration and reflection, survivors learn to discern healthy boundaries, rebuild self-trust, and cultivate authentic connections with others.
3. Healing Emotional Wounds: Betrayal trauma therapy offers a roadmap for healing the emotional wounds of betrayal trauma. Survivors learn to identify and express their feelings in healthy ways, releasing pent-up anger, sadness, and grief that have been festering beneath the surface.
4. Reclaiming Personal Agency: Betrayal trauma therapy empowers survivors to reclaim their personal agency and autonomy in the aftermath of betrayal. Through mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-care practices, survivors learn to prioritize their own needs and values, reclaiming a sense of control over their lives.