Suggested Resources on Navigating an Affair
The pain and turmoil caused by an affair is tremendous. Hope can feel fleeting, loneliness can be overwhelming, and the trauma caused by the betrayal can feel insurmountable. We understand that if you are navigating an affair you are going through a difficult time. It can feel like you don’t know where to turn, so we wanted to let you know we’re here to help. Platt Professional Counseling has helped many couples walk through infidelity. Here are 3 steps you can take to start the healing process:
- Schedule a Free Consultation - CLICK HERE to schedule a time for us to help match you with the therapist that will best fit your needs.
- Pick a Resource - We’ve curated some of the best resources around recovery for you. Pick one from the list you resonate with and begin to work through the material.
- Take it One Step at a Time - Some days will be harder than others, but with these resources and our guidance, progress is possible.
Blogs:
- Practical, Science-Based Steps to Heal from an Affair by Dr. Margaret Rutherford
- A simple and clear outline of the most important steps to take and awareness to have on the journey of recovering from an affair.
- A Tool for the Betrayed Partner Who Feels Powerless after an Affair
- After the disclosure of an affair, the betrayed partner can feel paralyzed. Especially if the unfaithful refuses to get help of any significant type and resorts to being elusive, ambivalent or resistant.
- 7 Songs For Your Recovery by Trevor Winsor
- Many times when hope is fleeting songs can provide a perspective that brings relief. This list of songs are ones that might help you bring some peace you desire.
Podcasts:
- Part 1 - How to Get Over Betrayal and Cheating (Sex, Love, & Addiction w/ Dr. Rob)
- Dr. Rob breaks down what goes on in a man's and a woman’s mind when they cheat and their partner finds out about the affair.
- Introduction & Hope (Helping Couples Heal Podcast)
- Marnie and Duane introduce themselves, share their professional experience and explain why they created the Helping Couples Heal Podcast
- Struggling with Sexuality: How Understanding Your Story Can (Surprisingly) Help with Jay Stringer (The Place We Find Ourselves)
- Are you curious about how your story can help you understand your current sexual struggles? Jay Stringer presents a surprising—and deeply refreshing—approach to understanding your sexuality in light of your story.
Books:
- Not “Just Friends” by Shirley Glass
- Step-by-step guide through the process of marital infidelity—from suspicion and revelation to healing, and provides profound, practical guidance to prevent cheating and, if it happens, recover and heal from it.
- What Makes Love Last? By John Gottman
- Research about love and what it takes to develop a trustful, intimate, and emotionally fulfilling bond.
- Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer
- Many feel ashamed and undesirable after years of sexual brokenness and addiction. The guilt and stigma surrounding sexual struggles can paralyze us and keep us from seeking help and healing.
Groups:
- Pure Desires Groups
- Having a safe place to share your struggle with other people who understand what you’re going through is a valuable resource on the healing journey.
- Bravehearts Groups
- A group to help you on every step of your hero’s journey of recovering from addiction or trauma.
Despite all the pain and betrayal you’ve experienced, healing is possible. We hope these resources are helpful resources on the journey.