ART betrayal trauma therapy
in Provo, UT
You're trying to heal from something that once made you feel safe but is now causing you to question your reality. The discovery of a betrayal can change everything. Whether you've learned of infidelity, hidden behaviors or addictions, deception, or another breach of trust, you are feeling emotions you never expected to experience. Maybe you are going through a painful divorce and are desperate to feel grounded before trying to make important decisions about the divorce.
FAQ about betrayal trauma
Betrayal trauma is a unique type of trauma but is more common than many people like to admit. When discovering a betrayal within a relationship it can shatter a person’s sense of safety, normalcy, trust, and reality.
1. “How did I not see this going on right in front of me?”
2. “Can I ever trust again?”
3. “Why can’t I stop obsessing about it?”
4. “Am I overreacting?”
5. "S/he said they were sorry, will things get better?"
6. "Should I give him/her another chance?"
7. "I'm scared what could happen if I end things, what do I do?"
You may benefit from ART betrayal trauma therapy if you are experiencing:
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intense anxiety
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hypervigilance
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intrusive thoughts
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difficulty sleeping
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emotional outbursts
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anger
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self-blame
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grief
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tears and sadness
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a loss of trust in yourself and others
These responses are not signs of weakness. They are often signs that your mind and body are trying to make sense of this profound rupture in trust.
You probably find yourself constantly replaying events, searching for answers, questioning your instincts, or realizing the lack of trust in your relationship could ultimately put you on a path that you really don’t want to travel.
ART betrayal trauma therapy can help you, as it helped me!
Part of healing involves rebuilding trust not just within your relationship but within yourself!
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is designed to help heal trauma in mind and body. In my own experience with betrayal trauma, I was able to feel the healing effects of ART which gave me a clearer sense of what happened and instilled feelings of comfort, clarity, and direction.
Whether you are hoping to rebuild your relationship, trying to decide what comes next, or simply seeking stability amid the chaos, ART betrayal trauma therapy in Provo, Utah can help you make those decisions clearly, as it removes the "foggy brain" that comes with trauma.
Together, we'll focus on getting to a place that helps you regain a sense of stability, understand your emotional responses, and process the impact of the betrayal, giving you the ability to make decisions that are best for you going forward.
1. Betrayal in a relationship can cause trauma because it can shatter some of the deepest assumptions people rely on: "I am safe with this person," "I can trust my perceptions," and "I matter to someone who is supposed to care for me." When those assumptions suddenly broken, nervous system may react as a threat to survival, and you will go into fight or flight mode.
2. Betrayal is traumatizing because attachment is involved. Romantic partners are often attachment figures, people that we depend on for emotional safety, comfort, and support. A serious or repeated betrayal can activate the same alarm systems that have evolved to respond to threats of survival.
3. The trauma is often less about the event itself and more about how overwhelming, unexpected, and destabilizing it is. Discovering a betrayal can create a sudden sense that your life and reality has changed or even been destroyed.
The connection to trauma-
It has been shown that the body will often experience reactions to betrayal that are similar to those of PTSD or post traumatic stress disorder: hypervigilance, negative mood or cognitions, self-blame, flashbacks, avoidance, or fear of physical harm or loss of safety.
Meet your trauma therapist in Provo, Utah
My name is Holly Lamb
As a woman who experienced her own betrayal trauma before ever becoming a therapist, I can say I know what you're going through! I have found healing with the help of ART and I am now ready to help others do the same! I will quickly help you resolve your trauma saving you time and money! Learn more about how I can help you get your life back!
Your ART betrayal trauma therapy
treatment process, step-by-step.
Step One
Our first 2-4 sessions together will be spent talking about your current triggers and uncovering potential past traumas that could be contributing to those triggers. At this stage you are functioning from a place of fight or flight.
Step Two
The use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy, ART, will be used to "blow away the trauma brain fog", allowing you to make more logical decisions, grounded in facts - not emotions - when deciding how to proceed within your relationship.
Step Three
Once you're functioning from a place within your logical mind, you will no longer be reacting from a place of fight or flight. Even though the decisions that lay ahead of you are difficult, you will be able to think clearly and make the best decisions for your future.
Other Services Offered
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ART therapy for anxiety and depression
You may feel anxious and constantly worried, even when others tell you that everything is fine. If you've lost interest in things that once mattered to you, ART therapy for anxiety and depression can help you understand what may be contributing to these struggles and uncover healthier patterns for moving forward.
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ART therapy for couples
Relationships can bring love and connection, but unresolved emotional wounds can lead to recurring conflict, disconnection, and difficulty communicating. ART therapy for couples can help uncover and address the underlying issues that may be affecting your relationship, creating space for healthier communication and a stronger connection.
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ART therapy for trauma and PTSD
Deeply rooted beliefs like "I'm not good enough" can shape decisions you make and change your relationships. ART trauma therapy can help you understand the connection between past experiences and the struggles you face today. By exploring childhood trauma, PTSD, or other traumatic experiences, you can begin to create healthier patterns and a stronger sense of self.
