My Top 10 Resources for Betrayal Trauma Recovery:
- Michelle Mays – Braving Hope Program -including the community of courageous women & The Betrayal Bind
- YouTube – “Wm. Paul Young Shares His Powerful Testimony—Session 10(FGC2016)”
- Devotional: You’re Going to Make It by Lysa TerKeurst
- Podcast: “Fight for Love” by Rosie Makinney
- Book – Deceived: Facing the Trauma of Sexual Betrayal by Claudia Black
- Book – Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5 Step Boundary Solution by Vicki Palmer
- Book –The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing Patterns of a Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner
- Song – “Highlands (Song of Ascent)” by Hillsong United (Acoustic)
- Song – “Belong to You (Enemy Can’t)” by Here Be Lions
- Song – “My Healing” by Sophia Spallinoc
My Top 40 by Category:
Dealing with a Destructive Relationship:
- The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick
- The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.
- Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft
- The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
- Verbally Abusive Spouse by Patricia Evans
- What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey
- Enough is Enough: A-Step-By Plan to Leave an Abusive Relationship with God’s Help by David Clarke
- I Don’t Want a Divorce: a 90 Day Guide to Saving Your Marriage by D. Clarke
Understanding Sexual Compulsivity
- Workshop: “Foundations for Recovery: Understanding Sexual Compulsivity” by Michelle Mays (Workshops – Center for Relational Recovery)
- YouTube: “Wm. Paul Young- Paul shares His Powerful Testimony – Session 10 (FGC2016)”
- Letters from a Sex Addict by Wendy Conquest and Dan Drake
- Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal by Barbara Steffens
Experiencing Sexual Betrayal:
- Podcast: Fight for Love by Rosie Makinney
- The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Hurts You the Worst by Michelle Mays, LPC, CSAT-S
- Deceived: Facing the Trauma of Sexual Betrayal by Claudia Black
- Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5-Step Boundary Solution for Partners of Sex Addicts by Vicki Tidwell Palmer
- Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Sheri Keffer
- Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stephanie Carnes
Needing Self Care:
- You’re Going to Make It by Lysa TerKeurst
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A van der Kolk
- Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst
- Audiobook: The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage by Brene Brown
Preparing for a Full Disclosure:
- Full Disclosure Seeking Truth After Betrayal Volume One: Understanding How an Disclosure Can Help You Heal by Janice Caudill and Dan Drake
- Full Disclosure Seeking Truth After Betrayal Volume Two for Partners: Preparing for Disclosure on Your Terms by Janice Caudill and Dan Drake
- Full Disclosure Seeking Truth After Betrayal Volume Three: Post Disclosure Healing by Janice Caudill and Dan Drake
- Disclosing Secrets: An Addicts Guide for When, to Whom, and How Much to Reveal by M. Deborah Corley and Jennifer P. Schneider
- Surviving Disclosure: A Partner’s Guide for Healing the Betrayal of Intimate Trust by Jennifer P. Schneider and M. Deborah Corley
Empowering songs:
- “Fight on Fighter” by King and Country
- “Belong to You” by Here Be Lions
- “Highlands” (Song of Ascent) by Hillsong
- “My Healing” by Sophia Spallino
- “Wake Me Up” by Avicii
- “You’re Gonna Be Okay” Jenn Johnson
- “QUIET” (Acoustic) Hillsong Recording and Diana Trout
- “Though You Slay Me (Shane and Shane- featuring John Piper)
- This is My Fight Song” by Rachel Platten
- “I Need You” by Matt Maher
- “Redemption” by Syts (instrumental piano)
- “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” Selah
Art:
Eva Koleva Timothy Painting “Grace” Eva Timothy Art
Shawn Collins ChristLifeArtShop “Abide” Abide – Handmade Relief Print — Christ Life Art
Blog Posts:
Mindset, Betrayal, and the Brain by Michelle Mays https://michellemays.com/mindset-betrayal-and-the-brain/
I am Supported: Changing Beliefs Regardless of Circumstances https://michellemays.com/i-am-supported-changing-beliefs-regardless-of-circumstance/
(See Resources for more)