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Videos

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By Dr. Kevin Skinner, Clinical Director and Dallin Bruun, MBSR Instructor July 18, 2018
In this interview, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Dallin Bruun discuss how sexual betrayal trauma relates to PTSD
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By Dr. Kevin Skinner, Clinical Director and Dallin Bruun, MBSR Instructor July 18, 2018
In this interview, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Dallin Bruun discuss trauma symptoms.
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By Dr. Kevin Skinner, Clinical Director and Dallin Bruun, MBSR Instructor July 18, 2018
In this interview, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Dallin Bruun discuss how mindfulness can help with trauma.
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By Dr. Kevin Skinner, Clinical Director and Dallin Bruun, MBSR Instructor July 18, 2018
In this interview, Dr. Kevin Skinner and Dallin Bruun discuss how to best implement mindfulness to help overcome trauma.
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Articles

Addo Recovery - Helping to support mothers of betrayal trauma
By The Team at Addo September 11, 2020
Why do so many mothers and women wait to get help after infidelity? Many women and mothers struggle to figure out where to get started. After betrayal trauma has occurred, it becomes an overwhelming time for them. Not knowing where to turn is often a reason why there is a delay in seeking help.
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By Dr. Kevin Skinner, Clinical Director, LMFT, CSAT-S July 20, 2018
When someone discovers their partner’s involvement in pornography or other sexual addictions it is very common for them to experience betrayal trauma. In this article, Dr. Skinner answers the question surrounding betrayal trauma and infidelity and anxiety.
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By Caitlin Olsen, MFT-I July 20, 2018
Does the term self-care feel synonymous with selfish to you? Do you equate time spent on yourself as time taken away from your loved ones? In other words, does time spent doing what you enjoy mean you have lost time to do what others want? Does energy put toward your own goals mean energy is taken away from what matters to others? If you answer yes to any of those questions, you are not alone. This article addresses why you need self-care.
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By Caitlin Olsen, MFT-I July 20, 2018
In this article Caitlin offers practical solutions to handling the holiday seasons while in betrayal trauma.
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Courses

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By Brett Williams, LMFT July 18, 2018
In this four part series, Brett Williams, LMFT and 20 year relationship expert will teach you how you can overcome the fear of loving others.
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By Rachel Augustus, LMFT and Caitlin Olsen, MFT-I July 18, 2018
ncluded is the video presentation given by our very own Rachel Augustus and Jenae Lindsey, in front of a live audience, teaching:The Five Love LanguagesBased off of Dr. Gary Chapman's book, the New York Times best seller, The Five Love Languages, our  very own Rachel August and Jenae Lindsey discuss the different ways people communicate with their partners, taking the mystery out of what our significant other really wants and expects from us.
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By Sam Tielemans, LMFT July 18, 2018
Did you know that your emotions dictate your decisions? It's true! In this course taught by Sam Tielemans, you'll learn how to make better decisions by changing your emotions and removing the blocks preventing you from living an extraordinary life.
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By Rachel Augustus, LMFT and Caitlin Olsen, MFT-I July 17, 2018
Caitlin and Rachel will teach you the most effective strategies for raising a resilient generation through their personal experiences in their therapy offices and at home.
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