This episode is the last one of the series exploring Dr. Kevin Skinner's Book, Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal. We look at the concept of Self-Compassion. Betrayal Trauma affects our very connection to ourselves and self-compassion can be challenging at best to practice. we take a look at the barriers to self-compassion Dr. Skinner's identifies as well as ways to implement it, which includes gentle observation.

In this episode we explore what safety means in self and the relationship. We acknowledge that sensing safety is biologically wired into our nervous systems. We also answer the question, "What happens if my partner doesn't offer safety for the relationship?"

Discovery and Disclosure

We dive into Chapter 5 in the book, Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Kevin Skinner. We consider forced disclosure, or discovery, and full disclosures and compare the impacts, noting the severity of physical pain when facing D-day, however it happens. Additionally, we investigate the benefits of Full Therapeutic Disclosures. Lastly, I offer my opinion and perspective on certain aspects of disclosures that Dr. Skinner illustrates.

In this very first podcast episode, we explore the book, Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal: The Essential Tools for Healing by Dr. Kevin Skinner. We dive into the effects of betrayal trauma, why gaslighting and blame compound trauma and finally, the fight and anger response that is so common after betrayal. Join me as I share personal insight and review these important topics.