by Eric Anderson, LMFT, CSAT | Oct 26, 2018 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources, Trauma Resources
As with many repeating patterns, domestic violence has a cyclical nature that follows 3 stages. Knowing these stages is helpful to identify these abusive patterns in a relationship. There are 3 stages that we will look at: tension building, explosion, and the...
by juliaalperovich | Oct 24, 2018 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources, Trauma Resources
In light of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I interviewed a therapist who specializes in working with victims of domestic violence as well as court mandated perpetrators of domestic violence. Her name is Brianne Baker and she is a Licensed...
by katiesanford | Aug 23, 2018 | Partner Resources, Trauma Resources
A Guide for Partners If you recently discovered your partner’s sex addiction, you are probably experiencing a myriad of emotions that you have to negotiate while, somehow, keeping up with your daily responsibilities. To add to that difficulty, if you and your...
by Banyan Therapy Group | Mar 28, 2018 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources, Trauma Resources
Understanding the Intake Process and Getting Started with Therapy by Cira Winarto, MA, AMFT If you are reading this, that means you have found our practice and that you are interested in starting therapy. I am glad you found us, and I also understand that it is...
by katiesanford | Feb 14, 2018 | Partner Resources, Trauma Resources
by Katie Sanford, LPCC, CCPS-C Valentine’s Day is here and it may be a painful reminder of the relationship you once had, thought you had, or wish you had. On a holiday that celebrates love and romance, many partner’s of sex addicts are overwhelmed with...
by Dan Drake, LMFT, LPCC, CCPS-S, CSAT-S | Apr 13, 2012 | Partner Resources, Sex Addiction Resources, Trauma Resources
Here is a guided meditation adapted from The Betrayal Bond (Carnes, 1997, pp. 213-215): Close your eyes and make yourself comfortable. Make sure nothing physical distracts you. If you are upset about anything, picture a box around it and set it aside. Tune in now...
