Part 2: A Deep Dive Into Trauma: The Good, The Bad and The Sad

Sex, Love, and Addiction

Dr. Rob and Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty continue their discussion about trauma. How can recovering addicts find the healing that they need when trauma is still unknown? How can you gather the right team to support you in your recovery work? How can you find peace following big ‘T’ and little ‘t’ trauma? They answer these questions and consider the gift of working on yourself and the power of standing on your own two feet and finding your voice as you navigate your recovery journey.

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:27] How can I find the right therapist to help with my trauma work?

[5:25] The importance of gathering the right team to support you in recovery work.

[7:20] Seeking Integrity resources that are available when finances are limited.

[9:28] Differences between big ‘T’ and little ‘t’ trauma.

[12:35] Facing the haunting vision that triggers you.

[19:10] How can I come to peace following such major violations?

[24:02] Approaching brokenness and filling the void that once came with betrayal.

[26:06] The focus of the Seeking Integrity women’s intensives is not on the spouse.

[28:17] Are you ready to accept the consequences of doing whatever you want?

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

Sex Addiction 101

Seeking Integrity

Dr. Geoff Goodman

Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment

Partner Sexuality Survey

Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty

Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

QUOTES:

• “Interview your therapist and find out what experience they have in trauma.”
• “The beginning of trauma work is awareness.”
• “I want you to discover the power of standing on your own two feet and finding your own voice.”
• “For every piece of work you can do on yourself, you are offering a gift to someone else.”