Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing

There’s no such thing as bad support, right? Wrong! Amie and Alana welcome you to a chat about times you may be getting “support” that isn’t truly supporting your healing journey. Find out what helps and what is holding you back when it comes to getting the support you need in this week’s episode of the Choose to Be Podcast.

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What does healthy and unhealthy support look like?

What does it mean to have “friends of your marriage?”

How to manage friendships with unhealthy support?

What should you do if family members are an unhealthy support?

Take your healing to the next level with Amie's new group starting next month - Believing in You! Get tools and concepts to gain more self awareness and learn how to love yourself. Spots are filling quickly, so register today!

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As a trailblazer and thought-leader in the field of gaslighting, Sarah Morales has redefined gaslighting to help reduce the stigmatization, fear, and powerlessness around the term. This week, Sarah joins Amie and Alana to share what gaslighting looks like, what it takes to repair a relationship with gaslighting, and whether or not chronic gaslighters are capable of healing. 

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Website: https://www.sarahmoralescoaching.com

Sarah’s free video series: https://www.sarahmoralescoaching.com/free-gaslighting-video-series

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmoralescoaching/

Email: [email protected]

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Have you ever heard the saying, “Grief is a luxury for the brain that feels safe?” This is a quote from Dr. Jake Porter, and it might sound like an oxymoron, but it’s true! Amie and Alana share how grief is a luxury, and how you can’t get there unless you’re feeling safe within yourself, your body, and your emotions. 

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Are you navigating parenting a child who struggles with compulsive behaviors? For those who have experienced betrayal trauma, this can bring up a lot of fears, triggers, and concern. Amie and Alana are joined this week by special guest, Marriage and Family Therapist, Jeremy Leavitt, to discuss the exploratory and compulsive behaviors your children may be experiencing, and how you can help. Plus, listen to the end for the one potentially awkward question Jeremy recommends all parents ask their teens.

In this episode you’ll learn more about:

You can connect with Jeremy Leavitt, LMFT by emailing him at [email protected]

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Join us for part four of the four-part series on therapeutic separations. In this episode, Amie, Alana, and Luke break down the pieces of what the separation can entail to help work towards reunification and reintegration back into the home and relationship. They discuss what things to watch for, markers to know you might be ready, and what to do if your partner isn't doing their part.

Is your relationship trying to heal from infidelity, sexual addiction, or other forms of betrayal? Whether you need couple support, individual help, or group work we can help you find the right fit and move you from stuck to freedom. Set up a free consult today! www.chooserecoveryservices.com

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This is part three of a four-part series on therapeutic separations. In this episode, Amie and Alana break down the pieces of a therapeutic agreement for separation. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions agreed upon by the couple as they undergo the separation process. It serves as a framework to establish clear boundaries, expectations, and goals. 

Listen to learn the 12 critical questions outlined in the agreement, including:

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This is part two of a four-part series on therapeutic separations. Last week Amie and Alana covered why you might need a separation and the feelings that come up while making this decision. This week, Luke Gordon joins to discuss how to prepare for a separation, and what to expect emotionally, mentally, and physically.

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Considering a separation can feel daunting and intimidating. This episode is the first of a 4-part series on separation. In this episode, Amie and Alana walk you through the basics of what a separation actually is, the 4 types of separations you could consider, the benefits of spending some time apart, and what you need to think about when considering a separation. 

Amie and Alana will encourage you to pay attention to your body, your needs, and your safety as you navigate this difficult decision, and they’ll share examples of what separation looked and felt like in their relationships. Listen to the full episode to learn more!

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Are you trying to heal you relationship after its been destroyed by lies, betrayal, infidelity, problematic sexual behaviors, or sexual addiction? Join us for a free Q&A and webinar the last Sunday of every month.

Register by going to ChooseRecoveryServices.com

Additional Resources from Choose Recovery Services

• Choose Betrayal Trauma Healing for Women - This weekly support group is for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help to cope with the symptoms of trauma such as depression, hypervigilance, anxiety, and lack of trust. Ask questions from our team of coaches at Choose Recovery Services who have been there with this accessible group that is free for the first 12 weeks. Learn more.

• Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal. Participants will gain tools and an understanding to better manage emotions and assess behaviors. Learn more.

• Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves. Learn more.

• Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects the come along the road to recovery. Learn more.

• Choosing to Stay Webinar - Hali Roderick teaches this free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity. Learn more.

Going through something traumatic can feel like having a rug ripped out from underneath you, leaving you feeling disoriented and confused. It’s natural to lose trust in others and in yourself as you work through processing what has happened to you.

In this episode, Alana will help you gain an understanding of how to find yourself again. Alana will share 8 essential steps to finding yourself after trauma, like:

Alana gives you great ideas to begin building your foundation of healing and encourages you to take baby steps to begin trying them one at a time. 

Mentioned in this episode: Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban

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