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If your partner has been unfaithful to you, you no doubt feel hurt, betrayed, disoriented and confused, angry, and emotionally overwhelmed. You may have feelings of distrust or worry that nothing will ever be the same. You aren't alone. So, how can you heal the trauma of infidelity and rebuild trust? Written by a psychologist and based on the Gottman Method for couples therapy, this book outlines a trauma-informed approach to help you and your partner heal. You'll find skills to help you cultivate a deeper bond--one that builds on friendship and shared experiences. You'll learn to set healthy boundaries and manage difficult emotions. This book offers an evidence-based, three-phase approach to healing after infidelity: ● The Atonement Phase: Deal with the crisis ● The Attunement Phase: Develop skills to address the relationship issues that contributed to infidelity ● The Attachment Phase: Work on physical and emotional intimacy Infidelity is painful and often traumatic, but it doesn't have to end or cloud your relationship. The powerful approach in this compassionate guide will help you and your partner make the positive changes needed to sustain a healthy connection.

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William M. Bumberry, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with more than twenty-five years' experience treating couples. He is a certified Gottman therapist, consultant, and senior trainer. Bumberry has been affiliated with the Gottman Institute for more than two decades. He has conducted more than a hundred Gottman professional trainings nationally and internationally, and is passionate about helping clinicians bring the Gottman Method into their life's work. He is a member of the American Psychological Association. In addition to his expertise in the Gottman Method, Bumberry is certified in emotionally focused therapy (EFT). He is coauthor of Dancing with the Family and Reshaping Family Relationships. He has a couples-based private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. John Flanagan, AMHSW, is partner at the Relationship Institute of Australasia, and principal at Burleigh Heads Psychology and Relationship Clinic. He is a mental health-accredited social worker with a masters in Gestalt therapy, and is an advanced clinical trainer and consultant with the Gottman Institute. Trish Purnell-Webb, MPsych(Clin), is partner at the Relationship Institute of Australasia. She is a clinical psychologist, certified Gottman therapist, advanced clinical trainer, and consultant for the Gottman Institute. Stephen Bel Davies has recorded over a hundred titles in association with Audible Studios, Deyan Audio, Brilliance, and Tantor. He has narrated books by several New York Times bestselling authors, including Jeffrey Toobin, Jennifer Roberson, Piers Anthony, Walter Kern, J. A. Redmerski, and A. G. Riddle. He was trained at The Juilliard School Drama Division.

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