Discovering that a partner has been living a hidden sexual life can be deeply traumatic. Many spouses describe the moment of discovery as emotionally overwhelming, bringing feelings of shock, betrayal, anger, confusion, and grief. You may find yourself replaying conversations, questioning past memories, or wondering how someone you trusted so deeply could have been living [...]
Finding support for trauma or addiction is rarely a casual decision. For many people, visiting our website is not about browsing. It is about searching for clarity in a moment that already feels heavy, uncertain, or emotionally charged. We know that when someone lands on our site, they may be looking for answers they have [...]
If you are the spouse or partner of someone who is battling sexual addiction, you probably already have so much you are dealing with. Navigating the healing process is challenging, which means there may be some things that you overlook. Because your situation is so unique, it is helpful to stop and consider the following [...]
If your spouse has a sexual addiction, you have likely experienced extreme trauma as a result of their actions. Safety-seeking behaviors are common for trauma victims in your situation because your entire world has just been turned upside down by your spouse’s betrayal. Like many couples, you once felt safe and secure in your relationship [...]
The term relational trauma refers to any event involving a person betraying, abandoning, or failing to support someone they have an attachment bond with. Another term for this is attachment injury. Relational traumas make it difficult to cope and tend to reframe relationships into something dangerous instead of a place of safety during stressful times. [...]
Sexual addiction is one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health. For individuals experiencing compulsive sexual behaviour, confusion and shame often appear long before clarity or support. For partners and families, the questions can feel overwhelming. Why is this happening? Why does it continue despite the consequences? Is this about desire, self control, or [...]
One of the biggest concerns for anyone who is in recovery from sex addiction is the possibility of relapse. Not only is this a major setback, it can also be incredibly discouraging and demoralizing for the sufferer. Although you cannot 100% guarantee that you will never relapse from an addiction of any kind, setting goals [...]
The New Year is a great time to set good intentions and develop healthier habits. While there are often negative connotations surrounding New Year’s resolutions, they can be very positive if approached correctly. The mistake people often make is that they only focus on the things they shouldn’t be doing. Quitting smoking and not eating [...]
One of the most common questions we get is ‘why are some people addicted to sex while others aren’t?’ Although we understand more about drug and alcohol addiction than ever before, there are still many questions surrounding sex addiction, how to define it, what causes it and why some people are more prone to it [...]
Since a child’s circumstances and experiences shape their physical and psychological development, researchers have spent decades looking into the role that our early years might play in the likelihood of developing addictions in later life. According to the sex addiction researcher, Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., an incredible 97% of people with sex addiction suffered emotional abuse [...]
As a Registered Psychotherapist, Betzalel specializes in the treatment of trauma and addictions. He is trained in EMDR and is a Certified Multiple & Sex Addiction Therapist-Supervisor, providing evidence based treatment to individuals and their partners dealing with these types of challenges. To learn more, please click here.
