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Coming Soon: Healing from Betrayal — A New Resource for Recovery and Connection
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—my upcoming book, Healing from Betrayal, Infidelity, and Problematic Sexual Behaviors: A Guide...
darien81
May 72 min read


2025 Choose Connection Summit
Let’s be honest. A lot of what’s out there for people navigating betrayal trauma or problematic sexual behaviors is helpful—but only up...
darien81
May 72 min read


Betrayal Healing Conference Newsletter
Check out our most recent newsletter and learn how you can register for this FREE online event! Betrayal Healing Conference Newsletter -...

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Jan 91 min read


Understanding Needs and How to Meet Them
Needs are not limited to basic survival requirements like food, water, and shelter. While those at the bottom of Maslow’s Hierarchy of...

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Jan 42 min read


Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal: A Deliberate Journey
A recent comment on one of my videos asked an important question: How do you rebuild trust after betrayal, especially after many years?...

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Jan 32 min read


The Worst Part of Betrayal: Deception
The worst part of betrayal is deception. I’ve shared this with clients many times, and every single time, I’m careful about how I say it....

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Jan 21 min read


Shame and the Struggle to Apologize: Understanding the Impact of Perfectionism
Shame makes it hard to see mistakes as small or recoverable. If you believe perfection is required, any error feels like total failure.

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Kintsugi: The Beauty of Healing
Healing transforms us. Through the effort to mend ourselves, we become someone we love even more than before.

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 30, 20241 min read


The Overlooked Side of Betrayal: When Pain Becomes Public
An article recently published by Dr. Lilly Jay , clinical psychologist and ex-wife of Ethan Slater (known for his role as Boq in Wicked...

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 29, 20242 min read


Make the Call: Celebrating National Call a Friend Day
National Call a Friend Day is a great excuse to say, “Hey, I’m still thinking about you, and you’re important to me.”

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 28, 20241 min read


What Is Joy?
Recovery opens the door to experiencing peace and joy again, but for many, the concept of joy feels unfamiliar. Someone recently asked...

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 27, 20241 min read


The Monster at the End of the Book: A Lesson in Self-Acceptance
Often, people are terrified of truly looking at themselves. They fear that if they peel back the layers, they’ll find something unworthy.

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 26, 20242 min read


The Three Unspoken Rules of Dysfunctional Families
Every family has its own set of rules—many of them unspoken. In dysfunctional families, three common rules often emerge: Don’t Talk –...

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 25, 20241 min read


Why Taking a Break from Social Media Can Be a Gift to Yourself This Holiday Season
You don’t have to live up to anyone else’s curated version of perfection. Your reality, with all its imperfections, is enough.

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Finding Balance: Connection to Yourself and Others
Healthy connection is about finding a balance between two key elements: connection to yourself and connection to others.

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 23, 20242 min read


It’s OK if the Holidays Aren’t the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
If the holiday season is painful for you, reclaim it in a way that works for you.

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 23, 20242 min read


The Need for Connection and Collaboration in Infidelity Treatment
An inclusive approach to the field of infidelity treatment is crucial to fostering effective outcomes.

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Dec 20, 20241 min read


The Critical Need for Education and Inclusive Approaches to Infidelity Treatment
Healing from infidelity is a complex and underexplored topic. Numerous studies highlight that sexuality and intimacy within relationships...

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Nov 4, 20242 min read


The Connected Recovery™ Model – A Comprehensive Approach to Healing from Problematic Sexual Behaviors and Betrayal Trauma
In the evolving field of clinical sexology and relational health, the Connected Recovery™ model offers an integrative approach to healing...

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Bridging the Divide Between Treatment of Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB), Betrayal Trauma, Relational Counseling, and Sex Therapy
Addressing both PSB and betrayal trauma in primary relationships.

Dr. Laney Knowlton
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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