Healing from Betrayal Trauma
A structured program to guide individuals through the complex process of healing from betrayal trauma, focusing on acknowledgement, self-compassion, emotional intelligence, and rebuilding trust.
Program Modules
Acknowledge the Betrayal
The first step is to acknowledge the betrayal. Don't minimize or avoid it. Validate your pain and hurt.
Daily Acknowledgment
DailyA routine for daily acknowledgment of betrayal feelings.
Develop Self-Compassion
Don't blame yourself. Develop self-compassion for your inner child and yourself today. If betrayed as an adult, learn from the experience.
Daily Inner Child Work
DailyDaily activities focused on developing self-compassion toward your inner child.
Bi-Weekly Reflection
WeeklyBi-weekly reflection on what you can learn from betrayal and past relationships.
Process the Stages of Grief
Expect to go through the stages of grief: shock, anger, depression, confusion, bargaining, and acceptance. Allow yourself time to process.
Weekly Grief Processing
WeeklyWeekly dedicated time for journaling about grief related to the betrayal.
Develop Emotional Intelligence
Relearn how to feel, identify, accept, value, and express emotions. Practice naming your emotions and feeling them in your body.
Daily Emotion Identification
DailyDaily practice of identifying and naming emotions.
Rebuilding Trust
Accept that rebuilding trust and finding safe people will be a slow process. Gradually get to know people and trust them little by little.
Bi-Weekly Safe Person Evaluation
WeeklyBi-weekly reflection and listing of safe people in your life.
Know Your Triggers
Identify your triggers – situations or events that evoke feelings of betrayal. Learn to recognize and manage these triggers.
Daily Trigger Logging
DailyDaily logging of situations, thoughts, and feelings that trigger betrayal related emotions.
Seek Professional Help
Consider seeking professional help from a therapist or joining a support group to aid in the healing process.
Monthly Professional Support Consideration
MonthlyMonthly research and consideration of seeking professional help.
What You'll Accomplish
- Acknowledge and validate the experience of betrayal trauma.
- Develop self-compassion and reduce self-blame.
- Process the stages of grief associated with betrayal.
- Enhance emotional intelligence to understand and manage feelings.
- Rebuild trust in oneself and others.
- Identify and manage personal triggers.
- Seek professional support when needed.
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