Healing From Betrayal and Developing Healthy Intimacy

Healing From Betrayal and Developing Healthy Intimacy

Humans need relationships. From infancy, we learn to depend on others for our wellbeing. As we grow we become more independent, however even as adults we need relationships to create a strong sense of self and a secure base we can fall back on when bad things happen. According to Dr. Freyd, “Betrayal trauma occurs when the people or institutions on which a person depends for survival significantly violate that person’s trust or well-being” (2008).

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Emotional Connection
Mental Health, Emotional Wellness, Couples Therapy Dausha Chriss, CSW Mental Health, Emotional Wellness, Couples Therapy Dausha Chriss, CSW

Emotional Connection

Emotional connection is a form of vulnerability and intimacy that couples need to have in order to maintain healthy and secure attachments. It is more than saying “I love you” or having consensual sexual relations with your partner, but it is allowing your partner to see and be present with you in all forms of emotion, including ones that require vulnerability, such as pain, sadness, shame, loneliness, or fear. These emotions can come from our personal triggers, unresolved past experiences, or attachment needs not being met. However, sharing and understanding one’s emotions can be difficult and does not come easily for everyone.

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Exploring Comprehensive Solutions for Male Sexual Problems Beyond Medication
Sex Therapy, Men's Issues, Mental/Emotional Health Jeff Lundgren, CMHC Sex Therapy, Men's Issues, Mental/Emotional Health Jeff Lundgren, CMHC

Exploring Comprehensive Solutions for Male Sexual Problems Beyond Medication

While medications like Viagra® have been crucial in addressing male sexual issues, it is essential to recognize that non-biological factors also contribute to male sexual concerns. Some of the reasons include a partner's disinterest in sex, their discomfort with medication-assisted erections, the patient's misunderstanding of proper use, and the medication not working as expected.

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The What and Why of Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy, Mental/Emotional Health Jeff Lundgren, CMHC Couples Therapy, Mental/Emotional Health Jeff Lundgren, CMHC

The What and Why of Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is a form of therapy that helps couples improve their relationship and work through challenges they may face. It's important to note that the goal of couples therapy is not to keep a couple married or encourage them to get divorced. Instead, it's about providing a safe space for couples to heal wounds, gain insight, and work on their relationship.

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