Betrayal trauma is the result of a person, institution, or loved one violating their personal trust, resulting in pain and emotional distress. There is a possibility that betrayal trauma may occur alongside gaslighting and lead to anxiety and depression. You can heal from this trauma with therapy and mindfulness, however, and make healthier relationships moving forward.
Get in touch with a therapist or couples counsellor if past trauma has affected your quality of life. You will be connected to a supportive Betrayal Trauma experienced therapist at Choosing Therapy by answering a few simple questions. The process is easy, confidential, and free.
The Best 5 Ways to recover – Betrayal Trauma
When you suffer from betrayal trauma, it can be difficult to picture your life as bright and happy. Initially, you may feel as though you will never be able to love another person completely again or trust another person so deeply. However, this does not have to be the case. Healing, finding safe people, and feeling comfortable trusting again is possible after trauma.
You may find these suggestions helpful, but if you struggle with more than a few of these suggestions, seek professional help. After experiencing betrayal trauma, here are 5 ways you can heal:
Take Care of Yourself
Make sure you are taking care of your physical body beyond the basics. Take care of yourself. Treat yourself to a massage. Try some of the bodywork options, including reflexology, Rolfing, chiropractic, postural integration, and more. You will not only feel better right away, but you will also be building a foundation for long-term physical and mental health.
Relationships That Build Your Health
No relationship is perfect. People we love will let us down. So what makes a safe relationship and not a dysfunctional one? It means that you can be yourself in a safe relationship without feeling judged. It is fine to talk with the other person if mistakes were made or feelings were hurt. When you walk away from a conversation, you feel heard and understood and generally feel good about yourself.
Achieve healthy, safe, and supportive relationships with at least five people closest to you. Adding healthy relationships to your goals as you work with a therapist may be necessary if you do not have any such relationships and are not sure how to create them.
Relaxing Activities You Can Try
We can calm our nervous system and deepen our connection with our bodies with the help of mindfulness exercise and activities, such as martial arts, tai chi, yoga, and Pilates.
The benefits of progressive muscle relaxation are numerous. There are a variety of ways to treat the body.
Make a commitment to your own growth
Your life will also begin to grow as you practice new skills once you have healed. Those skills can be cultivated for as long as you wish. Posttraumatic growth describes the growth that occurs after experiencing trauma. However, it does not occur automatically. You must be committed to it. You must invest in yourself.
Share Your Story
It is often easier to share our story with others if it is done in a safe and nurturing environment, such as with a trusted friend or with a therapist with whom you have established trust. We should be able to be vulnerable with one another. The possibility of healing is enhanced if you learn how to do it in a safe, supportive environment.
The benefit of journaling is that it allows you to tell your story without worrying about negative feedback from others. A good way to get your thoughts and feelings about your story out of your head is to put them on paper. Writing about our stories helps us gain clarity and perspective. If we can get past the clutter in our minds, we can tell ourselves the wisdom we already possess.