The Sex Addict: Integrating the Partner Trauma Model
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In this episode, we discuss why it’s so crucial to integrate the partner trauma model into the addict or the offending partner’s treatment right from the start; abstinence alone is not enough to heal a relationship.
This podcast is a large part of the very small thread that is holding my marriage together at this point. Marnie and Duane have a gift in that I feel they can not only speak to and validate the partner but can even get through to the addict. My husband is willing to listen to this with me and it is one of the few healthy things we are doing for our relationship. We are both in individual counseling but as far as marriage counseling this podcast is it. I was wondering when we can expect a new episode to come out? I look forward to listening.
Thank you for listening to the podcast, and we are thankful that you have found this resource. Betrayal and relational trauma can be painful, but don’t give up and continue to work toward healing. There is healing for both of you. We hope to have the next episode out today, so please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so it will alert you.
Wonderful, thank you for letting me know. I am subscribed ❤️
Hi, thank you for your podcast. How can I see the show notes and documents you sometimes mention will be on the site?
I was able to find it on iTunes to rate and subscribe! Thank you!
Hi Veta,
We are working on getting all of that available on the website. Thank you for listening!
Hi, thank you for your podcasts. They are really helpful to understand what my addiction and all the additional behaviors coming with it caused to my wife. I definitely have a intimacy disorder. I really try to validate and take responsability but when my wife is starting again with her lash outs (heavy cursing and sometimes punching) it gets so difficult for me to stay in this position of understanding and I get defensive instead. I am also struggling to confirm that I never loved her and that she was ugly for me. (9 years of compulsive masturbation) On top of that we are from different cultures and have language barriers. It seems that there is no hope anymore for us as couple. Anyway, I still want to heal from my addiction and be accountable, empathetic and of integrity for my kids and all people around me.