Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5-Step Boundary Solution for Partners of Sex Addicts

by Vicki Tidwell Palmer

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Partners experience dire consequences as a result of being in a relationship with someone suffering from compulsive sexual behavior. Their emotional well-being requires developing new skill sets for self-care and self-protection as they confront the difficult and painful process of discovery, disclosure, and beyond. In other words-they need boundaries. This is the first book specifically for partners affected by addictive behavior that addresses, in detail, how to identify, create, and show more maintain boundaries as a vital component of self-care and an indispensable tool for healing and growth. Moving Beyond Betrayal guides partners to define the current problem(s); identify needs that aren't being met; find where they have the power to effect change; take action; and evaluate the results to determine if their goal has been accomplished. The author examines all aspects of effective boundary work, including what to do when boundaries are violated. Through working the 5-Step Boundary Solution partners will: Gain clarity; Reduce the chaos inherent in relationships impacted by sex addiction; Feel more empowered and in control of their lives; Discover whether or not their relationship with the addict is salvageable. show less

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Vicki Tidwell Palmer
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Vicki Tidwell Palmer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) in private practice in Houston, Texas. In addition to her training with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute show more (SETI), Vicki has trained extensively with Pia Mellody, one of the pioneers in the treatment of childhood trauma, boundaries, and love addiction. She is the author of the blog for partners Survival Strategies for Partners of Sex Addicts vickitidwellpalmer.com. show less

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616.85 — Applied Science & Technology Medicine & health Diseases, Allergies, Skin Conditions Nervous Disorders: Autism, Anorexia, OCD Miscellaneous
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