Alana Gordon LMFT-T and Director of the WORTH program shares her 10 tips for the betrayed to thrive during the holiday season. 

Links for this episode are talks given in general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Neal A Maxwell-"Remember How Merciful the Lord Hath Been" https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/remember-how-merciful-the-lord-hath-been?lang=eng&cuid=f4959e8502e32f5b2a14b64d7995dfd9 Dieter F. Utchdorf-"Grateful In Any Circumstance" https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/grateful-in-any-circumstances?lang=eng

Boundaries are needed in order for us to feel safe.  They help to protect ourselves and other family members when loved ones are struggling with destructive behaviors.  Generally people have a difficult time in setting boundaries, but learning how to do so will not only protect ourselves and preserve our own self worth, but will be a blessing to our loved one.  As we set boundaries, we will have greater capacity to love others.  The hosts share what they have learned about setting boundaries and their personal stories in doing so.  For more information visit https://healingwithworth.org/ Divine Love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2003/02/divine-love?lang=eng Brene Brown https://vimeo.com/274228723 Adam Moore http://adammmoore.com/2014/06/12/defining-and-enforcing-boundaries-in-sexual-addiction-recovery/ Moving Beyond Betrayal - Vicki Tidwell Palmer  Facing Heartbreak - Stefanie Carnes

Last week we discussed our different analogies about what betrayal trauma has felt like for us in the form of trucks, manure and pits. We have Kimberly Day with us today.  She is one of the WORTH therapists with Life Changing Services, and is a Licensed MHCA Therapist who gives her insights on betrayal trauma.

To sign up for a WORTH group or read our blog you can find us at http://www.healingwithworth.org/

In our first episode the hosts introduce themselves and how they found WORTH.  They discuss the importance of reaching out and knowing how to find people to safely share your story.  Not one person will be able to perfectly respond to what you need, but with empathy they can show you love in your time of need.  WORTH groups help these ladies know they are not alone and many of the thoughts and feelings they have after their "disclosure" day are shared by women of their same faith all over the country.  If you are interested in joining or finding out more about WORTH you may find us at http://www.healingwithworth.org/

Check out our other Life Changing Services Podcasts:  

The Eternal Warrior Podcast:  Helping young people in their quest of self-mastery, sharing their stories from the battlefield in the war against Satan and pornography.

Mothers Who Know: Mothers Who Know that when we take care of ourselves, we can take better care of everyone else.

Like Dragons Did They Fight: Karen Broadhead, parent support specialist, interviews individuals from various Life Changing Services (LCS) programs and gets their personal stories, feedback, advice to others, and lessons learned.