If you are dealing with the aftermath of an affair, you know firsthand about the emotional pain infidelity causes. Despite the distress and relational struggles couples face after an affair has occurred, rebuilding is possible. The affair-recovery process requires a significant commitment from both people — a commitment to do
Getting the Most Out of Therapy
If you are thinking about starting therapy, or if you are already working with a psychologist or counselor, you obviously want to get the most out of your counseling experience. Although there is a substantial body of research showing that psychotherapy is helpful for a wide range of emotional issues,
Affair Recovery: Self-care for the Betrayed Partner
An emotional tsunami often follows the discovery that your spouse/partner is (or was) having an affair. A psychological trauma has occurred in the form of a betrayal that can result in a wide range of psychological, emotional and physical symptoms. The emotional distress and intensity of feelings make self-care a
Affair Recovery: 4 Pitfalls that Block Healing
The trauma of infidelity is considerable. The psychological upheaval can result in symptoms like depression, insomnia, anger/rage, intrusive thoughts about the affair, emotional flooding, mistrust (bordering on paranoia), to name a few. You can feel like you are losing your mind. And then at some point you are faced with
Nurturing Your Marriage When Illness Strikes
Traditional wedding vows ask us to consider the possibility of sickness and to promise to uphold our commitment in the face of it. Nevertheless, we don’t typically embark upon married life expecting that our spouse will suffer a serious or chronic illness. But the reality is that many couples are