Last week, one of the members of my Survive & Thrive Membership Community for betrayed partners asked this question: How long should it take for a sex addict to prepare a disclosure to present to his partner? If you’re not familiar with the disclosure process, you can read my article about formal therapeutic disclosure (FTD) here. Briefly,… Continue Reading…
When Your Therapist “Doesn’t Get It”
Over the years, I’ve heard a number of stories from betrayed partners—and their unfaithful spouses—about experiences of seeking help from counselors, clergy members, and therapists for relationship advice or concerns about addiction. Let me start by saying that my intention is not to criticize or trash other therapists. Most therapists have a specialization of some kind—even those who… Continue Reading…
Formal Therapeutic Disclosure
(The information contained in this post is for informational purposes only. Because of the serious nature of the disclosure process and the significant potential for harm due to improper use, this information should be used only in the context of a therapeutic process facilitated by a mental health professional trained in the use of formal therapeutic… Continue Reading…