Have you been sexually betrayed by your partner? Next steps can feel daunting. Exploring what you can do to create a healthy and safe environment is crucial. We can help. You are not alone! There is hope and healing.
What is Betrayal Trauma?
Betrayal Trauma happens when you have been betrayed by your intimate partner. Often the betrayal comes from chronic infidelity, sexual addiction, and/or pornography addiction.
You may feel crazy- you are not.
You may be told that it's not a big deal - it is.
You may feel responsible for your partner's sexual acting out behavior- you are not.
You may feel that you can control it or stop your partner from acting out - you can not.
HOPE IS NOT LOST!
Regardless of whether or not you are choosing to stay with your partner, you do have choices and the ability to create a safe and healthy environment where you can thrive and flourish!
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) are incredibly common among survivors of betrayal trauma.
A study conducted by Dr. Kevin Skinner in 2005 found that the majority of women questioned admitted to experiencing feelings of fear, anxiety, inadequacy, flashbacks and intrusive thoughts, hopelessness, a lack of safety and an inability to perform daily tasks.
All of this to say: you are not alone. I am sorry that you have gone looking for specialized help like this but I am also so happy that you found us.
My Story
Experienced Trauma Coaching Professional
Angela Kershner CTRC-A
Advanced Certified Trauma Recovery Coach and founder of Betrayal Trauma Support and Coaching
Angela has always loved helping others through learning and teaching. This love led her to earn a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. While at university Angela was forced into a journey of pain and recovery from trauma. Shortly thereafter, with the birth of her first child, Angela became a stay-at-home mom and began exploring the many aspects of Betrayal Trauma and learning how to move forward in a new world.
Angela's love for helping others has survived and thrived during this journey and she began exploring the prospect of coaching. Angela is a Advanced Certified Trauma Recovery Coach with the International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching (IAOTRC).
She lives in Iowa with her husband and three beautiful children.
Certifications and Continuing Education
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Certified Trauma Recovery Coach (2019)
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Advanced Certified Trauma Recovery Coach (2022)
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Self Sabotage CEU- IAOTRC (2020)
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Toxic Shame CEU- IAOTRC (2021)
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Grooming CEU- IAOTRC (2022)
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Gaslighting CEU- PESI 2022
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Healing the Wounds of Trauma - PESI 2021
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The Science of Trust and Betrayal with John Gottman - PESI 2022
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The Not-So-Hidden Epidemic of Sexually Compulsive Behaviors & Pornography Addiction: The Trauma Connection and Treatment - PESI 2022
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Intimate Partner Violence webinar- PESI 2022
