Need help surviving infidelity?
The discovery of infidelity in a relationship is often experienced like a trauma. It shatters one’s trust in the offending party and trust in one’s own perception of reality. For the offender, it usually produces a profound sense of guilt and shame. Anger, sadness, and fear are also common emotions experienced by both parties.
The healing process has three necessary prongs:
- making sure no further damage is done to the relationship,
- understanding why the infidelity occurred at all levels—individual, couple, and external environment, and
- making decisions about how to move forward into the future as a couple.
The Gottman approach provides communication and relationship tools to help you navigate through the above challenges. As a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, I will provide a safe, supportive environment to help you confront this experience together and develop more effective communication skills to cope with its challenges. If you decide that staying together and working through the process of forgiveness are your goals, then I will help you develop increased intimacy in your relationship.