Betrayals are an unavoidable aspect of almost any close relationship. They range from the seemingly innocent flirtations with a co-worker to the not so innocent one-night stands and long-term ...

When the person we entrust with our emotional well-being shatters our trust through deceit, infidelity, abuse, or abandonment, it can cause devastating psychological distress known as betrayal trauma.

Betrayal can leave us feeling stuck in resentment and distrust, struggling to discern future betrayals from inevitable disappointments. Unresolved betrayal can leave us with maladaptive anger, ...

Betrayal trauma occurs when an individual’s well-being is threatened by an important person or institution in their life. They will have had a close relationship, dependence, or trust with the person ...