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Top 10 General Benefits of Therapeutic Disclosure after Betrayal

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Therapeutic disclosure and polygraphs can be powerful tools in rebuilding trust after a betrayal. Therapeutic disclosure involves the betrayed party hearing a full and honest account of the events that led up to the betrayal, which can be a difficult but important step in the healing process. A polygraph test can also be used to confirm the truthfulness of the disclosure and provide additional reassurance. Together, these measures can help to establish a foundation of honesty and accountability, which can be crucial in rebuilding trust and repairing the relationship. In addition to rebuilding trust, this process can also provide these benefits:  Improved communication :  Therapeutic disclosure can help to improve communication between the betrayed and the betrayer, as it encourages open and honest dialogue about the situation. This can help to prevent further misunderstandings or hurt feelings.  Increased understanding :  By engaging in the therapeutic disclosure process, b

What the heck is detachment? Ten ways to detach from an Enmeshed Relationship

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  What the heck is detachment?  Ten ways to detach from an Enmeshed Relationship Enmeshment is a term that describes a type of relationship where the boundaries between individuals are blurred, and the needs and wants of one person are prioritized above the needs and want of the other person. Enmeshment can manifest in various ways, from emotional dependence and fusion to physical and psychological control. Enmeshed relationships can include family, romantic, and platonic relationships. These relationships are characterized by a lack of individuality and autonomy and can lead to feelings of suffocation, resentment, and emotional exhaustion.  Enmeshment can also play a significant role in betrayal trauma, as individuals in enmeshed relationships often have difficulty distinguishing between their own emotions and needs and those of the other person making it harder for someone to recognize and address a betrayal, as they may not fully understand or acknowledge their feelings about the si

Top 10 Benefits of Therapeutic Disclosure after Betrayal

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Top 10 Benefits of Therapeutic Disclosure after Betrayal Improved communication: Therapeutic disclosure can help to improve communication between the betrayed and the betrayer, as it encourages open and honest dialogue about the situation. This can help to prevent further misunderstandings or hurt feelings. Increased understanding: By engaging in the therapeutic disclosure process, both parties involved in the betrayal can gain a better understanding of each other’s perspectives and feelings. This can lead to greater empathy and compassion. Reconciliation: The process of therapeutic disclosure can provide an opportunity for the betrayed and the betrayer to reconcile and rebuild the relationship. This can help to restore trust and strengthen the bond between them. Closure: Through therapeutic disclosure, the betrayed individual can gain closure and put the betrayal behind them. This can be a powerful tool for healing and resilience. Improved self-awareness: The process of therapeutic di

How Brainspotting can Help You During and After Betrayal

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How Brainspotting can Help You During and After Betrayal When you trust someone and they violate that trust, your entire world is turned upside down. After fully processing the betrayal, you are thrust into a devastating pattern of anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing. This is similar to what those who’ve experienced PTSD have to deal with.  Specifically, this phenomenon is known as betrayal trauma, and it can take a person months or even years to emerge from this darkness if they ever do. Fortunately, with the help of professionals and a technique known as brainspotting, clients who’ve experienced betrayal trauma can get their lives back.  What Does Betrayal Do to the Brain? Often, trust takes many years to develop fully. We don’t usually trust someone immediately upon meeting them. However, once we’ve accepted that said person is unlikely to harm us and is, in fact, beneficial for us, we tend to let our guard down. This makes us very vulnerable to betrayal. Then, when the person

Relaxation – How To Relax And Unwind...

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How To Relax Fast

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9 Ways to Combat Fear

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