Infidelity
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Having assisted numerous couples address the various challenges following infidelity, I assist couples in healing their relationships and rebuilding trust.
37 Years Experience
Online in Medicine Hat, Alberta
Infidelity
Counsellor/Therapist, M.Ed, RPC, MTC
Infidelity
The initial shock of infidelity is shattering to the hurt partner. It feels like a profound loss. It turns your sense of reality upside down. Not only do you feel betrayed, but you begin to question whether you can trust your own perceptions. The world no longer seems to make sense. It feels enormously difficult to recover from. You may feel like you are going crazy but you're not. Whatever you are feeling is a normal response to a traumatizing situation. For the unfaithful partner, you will likely be experiencing a torrent of conflicting feelings ranging from relief that the secret is out to feelings of impatience "I've told you everything and nothing I do or say makes any difference to you", to anxiety and guilt and feeling like no-one is there for you.
Partners are equally responsible for the relationship dynamic the brought them to this point. However each person is accountable for the decision they made, ie., to stray outside of the relationship or to shut down and withdraw.
One of the key questions couples will be faced with once the secret is out is "should I stay or should I go". Counselling can help you sort through the complexities of this question and decide if this person is right for you.
I invite you to book a free 15 minute consultation with me.
16 Years Experience
Online in Medicine Hat, Alberta
Infidelity
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, M.Ed.
Affairs, whether brief or long term, can be profoundly difficult to navigate. Whether you are the one who had the affair, or the one who's partner did, there can be a roller coaster of emotions and unclarity. A steady supportive presence can help.
31 Years Experience
Online in Medicine Hat, Alberta