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#228 | EMDR: How it Can Help Heal Infidelity Trauma

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Hi everyone! In today's special episode, I'm diving deep into how EMDR Therapy can help heal the profound trauma of infidelity. 

As someone who's worked with thousands of couples dealing with infidelity, I'm excited to share how this powerful therapeutic approach can transform both the betrayed and betraying partners. 

I'm also joined by my colleague Mary Eason, an expert EMDR therapist, to discuss the crucial work of EMDR Trauma Recovery Assistance Programs in helping communities heal from trauma.

In this episode, you'll discover:

– Why infidelity is an “interpersonal crime” and how EMDR helps both partners process their trauma

– The fascinating science behind how EMDR works to heal trauma stored in our brains and bodies

– Real client stories showing how couples can achieve post-traumatic Growth and build stronger Relationships after infidelity

– How EMDR Trauma Recovery Networks are making healing accessible to communities affected by disasters and crisis

I share vulnerable insights from my 40+ years of marriage and clinical practice to help you understand that while infidelity is devastating, there is hope for healing when we address the deeper wounds and trauma patterns. Whether you're a therapist, someone impacted by infidelity, or just curious about EMDR, this episode offers valuable perspectives on healing relationship trauma.

Join me for this important conversation about transforming pain into growth through the power of trauma-informed therapy.

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Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFT

Todd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship counseling to couples throughout Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.

You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at:  https://toddcreager.com  

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Todd Creager Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFT

Todd Creager is a marriage and sex therapist who helps couples create loving and passionate long-term relationships. He also is well known for helping couples heal from infidelity. He attributes his success to his ability to understand and help the client understand the deeper factors that block love and connection and contribute to self-sabotage. This understanding is followed up by healing processes that can unleash the innate potential of each partner. He is certified in EMDR, a trauma treatment that helps people move on from past difficult memories. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Long Hot Marriage, and the Amazon bestseller- Love, Sex and Karaoke- 52 ways to Ignite Your Love Life. He newest video program titled Healing Infidelity from the Inside Out is a powerful, relationship-shifting experience for couples who want to heal from this challenging crisis. He has been a guest on numerous news shows about marriage and passion, been a therapist on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s show- Unfaithful and been on Playboy radio as well as other media appearances. Lastly- for twelve years he was a professor at USC teaching graduate students in subjects such as Human Sexuality, Psychological Theory, Leadership and Diversity.