Tool of the month: The Power of Laughter (or Smiling) during your Healing.
There is nothing funny about healing from the pain caused by a sex addict but allowing yourself to experience laughter or a smile along the way can be incredibly helpful.…
Author: Joy P. Jamison
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Partners of Sex addicts have rights
For me, the Bill of Rights was something to learn about to earn a good grade in school. I knew about Civil and Women’s Rights, but the Bill of Rights…
Tool of the Month: Positive Self-Talk
We all know positive self-talk is crucial for self-esteem and emotional well-being. However, it’s even more critical when one is healing from betrayal trauma because it can impact how one…
There is no Magic Formula for his healing.
I’ve witnessed many women come to support groups with one burning question, “What will it take to fix him so our life can get back to normal?” Don’t we wish…
Defining “acceptable” and “unacceptable” behavior with your sex addict on your healing journey.
How do you define “acceptable” or “unacceptable” behavior when interacting with your sex addict? Many of my blog entries refer to “acceptable” and “unacceptable” behavior, assuming readers have clarified this…
For the addict: Your partner most likely will never be the same if she’s taking her healing seriously. (Part 2)
5. Your partner may ask more questions than she did before repeatedly, such as: – How late will you be home from the work event? – I noticed you withdrew…
Insights for the sex addict: Your partner most likely will never be the same if she’s taking her healing seriously. (Part 1)
When partners begin their healing journey, they usually experience shock, disappointment, emotional distress, or possibly PTSD. With time, these betrayal trauma symptoms decrease. Partners tend to evolve into their best…
STUCK- a harsh reality of individual and couples healing impacted by sex addiction
Do you ever feel stuck in your healing process? If you answered “yes,” please know it’s not uncommon. Whether you feel stuck in your healing or your relationship with the…
The role of faith leadership when it comes to counseling others regarding betrayal trauma and sex addiction.
The faith community can be the foundation for one’s healing from sex addiction or betrayal trauma, leading them to seek counsel from their pastors, preachers, clergy, cardinals, priestesses, bishop, rabbis, reverends,…
You can be INTENTIONAL in your healing. (Pt. 2)
Intentional healing can also be considered a mindset that drives one to heal well or not at all. The healing efforts are worth it because of the benefits. If one…
