Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal trauma occurs when someone who we are significantly attached to- a spouse, parent, lover, business partner, or friend- betrays our trust and lets us down in an earth shattering way. The term “betrayal trauma” is most often used when referring to infidelity but is also used when other forms of trust are shattered because of an act (or many acts) of deception that have occurred. Other examples of betrayal trauma include a hidden sex addiction, porn usage and/or porn addiction, hidden drug or alcohol problems, and monetary betrayal. Betrayal trauma occurs in children as well, often in the form of sexual abuse. Betrayal trauma can lead to PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and other psychological problems; therefore, immediate trauma treatment, in addition to Trauma Coaching is often recommended.
Focused Betrayal Trauma Treatment includes:
Trigger management/grounding techniques
Boundary setting
Safety plan
address negative feelings of shame, insecurity and not feeling “enough”
Anger management
Forgiveness
Finding your new purpose
3 Step Full Therapeutic Disclosure Process