February 13, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Probably half the couples I see in my therapy practice are trying to work through the damage caused by a betrayal. This is a deeply painful topic, especially if it’s effected you personally. Even seeing the words in print – betrayal, cheater, infidelity, affair – will evoke strong, unpleasant emotions in most people. Feelings of […]
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What Is Complex PTSD & How Does PTSD Affect Relationships?
April 10, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Do you or a loved one suffer with PTSD or CPTSD? You’ve likely heard the term post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But what is Complex PTSD? And how does it affect relationships? Profoundly…let me explain. CPTSD is a relatively new diagnosis. It was first included in the 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases […]
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7 Tips For Surviving Infidelity As The Cheater And Regaining Your Inner Peace
February 13, 2019 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Probably half the couples I see in my therapy practice are trying to work through the damage caused by a betrayal. This is a deeply painful topic, especially if it’s effected you personally. Even seeing the words in print – betrayal, cheater, infidelity, affair – will evoke strong, unpleasant emotions in most people. Feelings of […]
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Betrayal Trauma: 6 Ways to Recognize the Symptoms and Heal
December 4, 2018 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
What do you think of when you hear the word trauma? Most of us associate trauma with a car accident, a natural disaster or with being psychologically damaged in battle. As devastating as these kinds of trauma are, there’s another kind of trauma that affects about 70% of us. Its symptoms are not different than […]
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Trust After Betrayal: Moving Forward
April 17, 2016 / by Michael Wayne Regier Ph.D. / Relational Excellence Articles
Are you stuck in the trauma of betrayal? Are you unable to move forward in your love relationship? You are not alone! It can feel hopeless to trust again when we have been betrayed by the person we love. Betrayal: Where does it begin? Emotional or sexual affairs Not being present for the delivery of […]
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