Episode 2: Betrayal Trauma. What is it?

Episode 2 March 01, 2020 00:21:02
Episode 2: Betrayal Trauma.  What is it?
Relational Trauma SOS
Episode 2: Betrayal Trauma. What is it?

Mar 01 2020 | 00:21:02

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Show Notes

Have you experienced extreme or even numb emotions due to the betrayal of a spouse or partner? You might be experiencing betrayal trauma. Join host Jeni Brockbank as she discusses her own understanding, plus offers resources from professionals.

Betrayal Trauma SOS- Your Heart Can Beat AgainJeni Brockbank- Host of Betrayal Trauma SOS

Do you suffer from fight, flight or freeze responses? Perhaps your mind re-vists traumatic events on a loop, or maybe you are experiencing physical reactions that accompany fear, such as a rapidly beating heart. Maybe you are struggling to eat, or on the flip side, are using food to numb the pain.

Nearly 70% of people who are disclosed to regarding sexual betrayal from their partners suffer from PTSD type symptoms. Betrayal trauma is a much more prevalent problem than was previously understood.

This episode discusses many such symptoms and offers a place to start healing.

Resources from this episode include:

Meditation: https://youtu.be/ACR9NdSFW8k

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