Joyce E. Smith, MA, LMFT   *   323 333-4462  *   PTSD & Trauma Specialist
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Articles     by Joyce E. Smith, MA, LMFT
#1-3 are articles from an easy to understand three part series which address the correlation between the betrayal of infidelity and Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome (or PTSD).  The information contained in the articles can easily be adapted to dealing with any form of PTSD.   Title #4 is a link to a 56 minute audio interview with Doug & Linda of The Emotional Affair Journey, as a follow up to the three part series.  Click on the titles below for a link to the articles and audio mp3 file.
 
1. "What does Betrayal From Infidelity Have To Do With Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome?

2. "The Neurobiology of PTDS: You're Not Crazy! There's a  Physiological Reason Why You're Feeling the Way You Are."

3. "Methods to Help You Cope & Heal From Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome Caused by the Betrayal of Infidelity"

4. Audio interview regarding PTSD, infidelity & recovery (56 minutes long)


 5. Below are two charts that illustrate the difference between the effects of "Secure Attachment" versus Insecure Attachment, as it relates to the process of healing from trauma.  The 3-page "Insecure Attachment" chart also includes information regarding how this potentially feeds into addictions, as well methods that can break the addictive cycle.


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