When I first started out as a psychologist three decades ago, few clients were entering therapy with a self-diagnosis. They knew something about their life wasn’t working, or they were emotionally distressed in some way, but I rarely, if ever, heard, “I have an avoidant attachment style I’d like to
5 Barriers to Infidelity Healing

If you’re on the journey of healing from infidelity, understanding why some people abandon the affair recovery process can be helpful. There are uniquely sensitive issues that arise after an intimate betrayal, and anticipating them or gaining more insight about them can allow you to make a more deeply informed
Infidelity Trauma Rumination
Emotional Inheritance: The Legacy of Unspoken Family Stories

Most of us assume we’re moving through life fully guided by our goals, intentions, and conscious choices. Looking ahead, we imagine we’re steering toward a desired future. We realize things beyond our control may drag us off our intended path, but we still believe that general outcomes are solely shaped
Male Betrayal Trauma After Infidelity

“My wife cheated on me three years ago. It was the most humiliating thing that ever happened to me. While our marriage has improved since, I’m still too ashamed to tell my closest friends…” Undeniably, infidelity trauma inflicts profound pain on any individual, regardless of gender. And also, male betrayal

