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Transcending Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD) : The Six Stages of Healing
Overview
Have you been traumatized by infidelity?
The phrase "broken heart" belies the real trauma behind the all-too-common occurrence of infidelity. Psychologist Dennis Ortman likens the psychological aftermath of sexual betrayal to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in its origin and symptoms, including anxiety, irritability, rage, emotional numbing, and flashbacks. Using PTSD treatment as a model, Dr. Ortman will show you, step by step, how to: - work through conflicting emotions- Understand yourself and your partner
- Make important life decisions Dr. Ortman sees recovery as a spiritual journey and draws on the wisdom of diverse faiths, from Christianity to Buddhism. He also offers exercises to deepen recovery, such as guided meditations and journaling, and explores heart-wrenchingly familiar case studies of couples struggling with monogamy. By the end of this book, you will have completed the six stages of healing and emerged with a whole heart, a full spirit, and the freedom to love again.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781587613340
- ISBN-10: 1587613344
- Publisher: Celestial Arts
- Publish Date: April 2009
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
- Page Count: 256
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