460 - Heidi Erickson on How Addiction Affects Loved Ones, The Process of Healing From Betrayal Trauma, and Why Safety Is So Important In Restoring A Relationship

Heidi is a therapist that specializes in betrayal trauma. She is especially passionate about addressing the specific needs of trauma unique to sexual and relational betrayal. Heidi's work with partners of addicts translates across the spectrum of addiction: chemical and process addictions including sex, drugs, alcohol and gambling. Additionally, Heidi works with depression, anxiety, addiction and transition and with clients from youth to later adulthood. If you are in a committed relationship and struggling with a sexual issue, this episode will give you tremendous insight into what your partner is experiencing and what will be required for your relationship to be completely restored. In today's episode, Heidi and Sathiya discuss:-What is ""betrayal trauma""?-The importance of a weekly check-in-FANOS method and why it significantly improves intimacy and connection-Appropriate boundaries for sex and conversation about the addiction-The imperative value of safety-The best part about going through the healing and recovery process Check Out Nova Counseling Email Heidi Directly Follow Sathiya on Instagram Book A Time With Sathiya's Team